Qingdao Victall Railway Co (SHSE:605001) Beneish M-Score: -2.50 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


SHSE:605001 Qingdao Victall Railway Co Ltd SHSE:605001
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What is Qingdao Victall Railway Co Beneish M-Score?

Qingdao Victall Railway Co SHSE:605001 -0.72% 57 Beneish M-Score is -2.50 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:605001 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥8.75 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 964 Transportation companies, Qingdao Victall Railway Co ranks worse than 57.68% 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 Qingdao Victall Railway Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:605001' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.12   Med: -2.28   Max: -1.31
Current: -2.5

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Qingdao Victall Railway Co was -1.31. The lowest was -5.12. And the median was -2.28.


Qingdao Victall Railway Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Qingdao Victall Railway 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.

Qingdao Victall Railway Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Qingdao Victall Railway 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 -5.12 -2.49 -2.25 -2.44 -2.23

Qingdao Victall Railway Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -2.26 -2.13 -2.06 -2.23 -2.50

SHSE:605001 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Qingdao Victall Railway 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.


Qingdao Victall Railway Co Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Qingdao Victall Railway Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Qingdao Victall Railway Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Qingdao Victall Railway 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 Qingdao Victall Railway 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 * 1.0103+0.528 * 0.9648+0.404 * 0.9467+0.892 * 1.1385+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.977+4.679 * -0.018188-0.327 * 1.0941
=-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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ¥1,692 Mil.
Revenue was 454.911 + 531.868 + 407.646 + 442.811 = ¥1,837 Mil.
Gross Profit was 118.52 + 158.464 + 145.204 + 125.279 = ¥547 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥3,515 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥5,324 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥885 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥86 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥2,229 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥305 Mil.
Net Income was 12.207 + 23.155 + 18.799 + 27.476 = ¥82 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 68.083 + 91.362 + -203.329 + 222.358 = ¥178 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥1,471 Mil.
Revenue was 401.672 + 734.686 + 201.857 + 275.491 = ¥1,614 Mil.
Gross Profit was 102.793 + 206.522 + 36.044 + 118.589 = ¥464 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥3,070 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥4,909 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥939 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥78 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥1,791 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥344 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)
=(1691.511 / 1837.236) / (1470.538 / 1613.706)
=0.920682 / 0.91128
=1.0103

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)
=(463.948 / 1613.706) / (547.467 / 1837.236)
=0.287505 / 0.297984
=0.9648

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 - (3515.114 + 885.233) / 5324.19) / (1 - (3069.657 + 939.318) / 4908.63)
=0.173518 / 0.18328
=0.9467

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
=1837.236 / 1613.706
=1.1385

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 + 939.318)) / (0 / (0 + 885.233))
=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)
=(86.204 / 1837.236) / (77.502 / 1613.706)
=0.04692 / 0.048027
=0.977

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)
=((304.703 + 2228.824) / 5324.19) / ((343.638 + 1791.182) / 4908.63)
=0.475852 / 0.434912
=1.0941

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
=(81.637 - 0 - 178.474) / 5324.19
=-0.018188

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.

Qingdao Victall Railway 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?
Qingdao Victall Railway Co (SHSE:605001) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.50 as of Jul. 08, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Qingdao Victall Railway Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Qingdao Victall Railway Co ranks #556 out of 964 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 57.7%.
Is Qingdao Victall Railway Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Qingdao Victall Railway Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. Based on the distribution chart, Qingdao Victall Railway Co ranks #556 out of 964 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Qingdao Victall Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qingdao Victall Railway Co's Beneish M-Score compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Qingdao Victall Railway Co ranks #556 out of 964 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Qingdao Victall Railway 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 Qingdao Victall Railway Co and its competitors. Qingdao Victall Railway 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 Qingdao Victall Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qingdao Victall Railway Co (SHSE:605001) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.75, compared to a current price of ¥5.49 — trading 37.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. Qingdao Victall Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 Qingdao Victall Railway Co (SHSE:605001), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.50 as of Jul. 08, 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 Qingdao Victall Railway Co (SHSE:605001) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qingdao Victall Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥5.49 is trading 37.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.75. GuruFocus considers Qingdao Victall Railway Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:605001:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.50
  • GF Value™: ¥8.75 vs. price of ¥5.49 (37.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:605001 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Qingdao Victall Railway Co Business Description

Address No. 3, Xinghai Branch Road, Chengyang District, Shandong Province, Qingdao, CHN, 266108
Qingdao Victall Railway Co Ltd is engaged in the research, development, production, sales and service of supporting products for rail transit vehicles. The main products include interior products, toilet systems, metal structural parts, modular products, and exterior structural parts.
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