Yongjin Technology Group Co (SHSE:603995) Beneish M-Score: -2.50 (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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SHSE:603995 Yongjin Technology Group Co Ltd SHSE:603995
82 GF Score
Price ¥26.26
GF Value ¥20.56
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Yongjin Technology Group Co Beneish M-Score?

Yongjin Technology Group Co SHSE:603995 -4.61% 82 Beneish M-Score is -2.50 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603995 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥20.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 589 Steel companies, Yongjin Technology Group Co ranks worse than 51.95% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.5 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Yongjin Technology Group Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:603995' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.79   Med: -2.41   Max: -1.1
Current: -2.5

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Yongjin Technology Group Co was -1.10. The lowest was -2.79. And the median was -2.41.


Yongjin Technology Group Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yongjin Technology Group Co's Beneish M-Score can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Yongjin Technology Group Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Yongjin Technology Group Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.38 -2.30 -2.24 -2.79 -2.44

Yongjin Technology Group Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.37 -2.71 -2.44 -2.54 -2.50

SHSE:603995 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Yongjin Technology Group Co's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Yongjin Technology Group Co Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Yongjin Technology Group Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Yongjin Technology Group Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Yongjin Technology Group Co Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Yongjin Technology Group Co for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 1.0473+0.528 * 1.127+0.404 * 0.926+0.892 * 1.0859+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.6328+4.679 * -0.046064-0.327 * 1.0705
=-2.50

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

This Year (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ¥1,343 Mil.
Revenue was 12901.14 + 9849.352 + 11084.122 + 11437.142 = ¥45,272 Mil.
Gross Profit was 727.867 + 454.681 + 487.865 + 532.405 = ¥2,203 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥9,258 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥17,621 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥7,576 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥83 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥8,199 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥1,759 Mil.
Net Income was 233.991 + 126.184 + 98.819 + 144.384 = ¥603 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 403.063 + -136.534 + 727.398 + 421.145 = ¥1,415 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥1,181 Mil.
Revenue was 10736.407 + 9388.617 + 10919.781 + 10644.052 = ¥41,689 Mil.
Gross Profit was 633.293 + 428.235 + 627.701 + 596.957 = ¥2,286 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥7,314 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥15,550 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥7,486 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥121 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥6,490 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥1,719 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(1343.31 / 45271.756) / (1181.19 / 41688.857)
=0.029672 / 0.028333
=1.0473

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(2286.186 / 41688.857) / (2202.818 / 45271.756)
=0.054839 / 0.048658
=1.127

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (9258.241 + 7575.795) / 17620.944) / (1 - (7314.134 + 7486.141) / 15550.187)
=0.044658 / 0.048225
=0.926

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=45271.756 / 41688.857
=1.0859

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(0 / (0 + 7486.141)) / (0 / (0 + 7575.795))
=0 / 0
=1

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(83.056 / 45271.756) / (120.899 / 41688.857)
=0.001835 / 0.0029
=0.6328

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((1759.357 + 8199.02) / 17620.944) / ((1719.199 + 6490.06) / 15550.187)
=0.565144 / 0.52792
=1.0705

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(603.378 - 0 - 1415.072) / 17620.944
=-0.046064

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Yongjin Technology Group Co has a M-score of -2.50 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.50 mean?
Yongjin Technology Group Co (SHSE:603995) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.50 as of Aug. 19, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Yongjin Technology Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Yongjin Technology Group Co ranks #306 out of 589 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is Yongjin Technology Group Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Yongjin Technology Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. Based on the distribution chart, Yongjin Technology Group Co ranks #306 out of 589 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Yongjin Technology Group Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yongjin Technology Group Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Yongjin Technology Group Co ranks #306 out of 589 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Yongjin Technology Group Co in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Steel company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Steel industry context. However, Beneish M-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Yongjin Technology Group Co and its competitors. Yongjin Technology Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yongjin Technology Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yongjin Technology Group Co (SHSE:603995) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥20.56, compared to a current price of ¥26.26 — trading 27.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. Yongjin Technology Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Yongjin Technology Group Co (SHSE:603995), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.50 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Yongjin Technology Group Co (SHSE:603995) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yongjin Technology Group Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥26.26 is trading 27.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥20.56. GuruFocus considers Yongjin Technology Group Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603995:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.50
  • GF Value™: ¥20.56 vs. price of ¥26.26 (27.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603995 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yongjin Technology Group Co Business Description

Address No. 99, Chuangye Avenue, Lanxi Economic Development Zone, Zhejiang Province, Lanxi, CHN, 321100
Yongjin Technology Group Co Ltd is engaged in Research and development, production and sales of cold-rolled stainless steel strips. The products cover precision Cold-rolled stainless steel strips, wide-width cold-rolled stainless steel strips, metal layered composite materials, and stainless steel water pipes are widely used in electronic information, medical equipment, environmental protection chemicals, and automobile transportation.
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