Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co (SHSE:605136) Beneish M-Score: -3.23 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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SHSE:605136 Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co Ltd SHSE:605136
58 GF Score
Price ¥7.43
GF Value ¥7.28
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co Beneish M-Score?

Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co SHSE:605136 -3.88% 58 Beneish M-Score is -3.23 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:605136 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,084 Retail - Cyclical companies, Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co ranks better than 87.08% 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 -3.23 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:605136' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.61   Med: -2.59   Max: 3.35
Current: -3.23

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co was 3.35. The lowest was -3.61. And the median was -2.59.


Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics 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.

Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics 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 -1.13 -2.81 -2.55 -2.91 -3.25

Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics 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 -2.84 -3.36 -2.59 -3.25 -3.23

SHSE:605136 vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics 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.


Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics 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 Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics 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 * 0.5047+0.528 * 0.9295+0.404 * 0.9543+0.892 * 1.0803+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0869+4.679 * -0.058738-0.327 * 1.0518
=-3.23

* 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 ¥118 Mil.
Revenue was 415.347 + 515.472 + 345.665 + 470.07 = ¥1,747 Mil.
Gross Profit was 176.42 + 191.982 + 150.939 + 189.901 = ¥709 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥1,696 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥2,596 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥26 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥455 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥185 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥0 Mil.
Net Income was 10.338 + -43.499 + -3.732 + -14.438 = ¥-51 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -25 + 137.782 + -75.524 + 63.895 = ¥101 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥216 Mil.
Revenue was 360.948 + 501.276 + 260.781 + 493.79 = ¥1,617 Mil.
Gross Profit was 140.051 + 174.622 + 110.027 + 185.568 = ¥610 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥1,667 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥2,641 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥42 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥387 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥175 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥4 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)
=(117.973 / 1746.554) / (216.367 / 1616.795)
=0.067546 / 0.133825
=0.5047

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)
=(610.268 / 1616.795) / (709.242 / 1746.554)
=0.377455 / 0.406081
=0.9295

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 - (1695.962 + 25.859) / 2596.003) / (1 - (1667.4 + 41.944) / 2641.441)
=0.336742 / 0.352874
=0.9543

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
=1746.554 / 1616.795
=1.0803

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 + 41.944)) / (0 / (0 + 25.859))
=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)
=(454.631 / 1746.554) / (387.207 / 1616.795)
=0.260302 / 0.23949
=1.0869

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)
=((0.274 + 185.01) / 2596.003) / ((4.363 + 174.889) / 2641.441)
=0.071373 / 0.067861
=1.0518

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
=(-51.331 - 0 - 101.153) / 2596.003
=-0.058738

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.

Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co has a M-score of -3.23 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 -3.23 mean?
Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co (SHSE:605136) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.23 as of Jul. 19, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co ranks #140 out of 1084 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.23. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co ranks #140 out of 1084 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co's Beneish M-Score compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co ranks #140 out of 1084 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co and its competitors. Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co (SHSE:605136) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.28, compared to a current price of ¥7.43 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.23. Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 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 Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co (SHSE:605136), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.23 as of Jul. 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 Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co (SHSE:605136) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥7.43 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.28. GuruFocus considers Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:605136:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.23
  • GF Value™: ¥7.28 vs. price of ¥7.43 (2.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:605136 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co Business Description

Address No. 89, 90, Lane 825, Ledu West Road, Room 618, 6th Floor, Songjiang District, Shanghai, CHN, 201699
Shanghai Lily & Beauty Cosmetics Co Ltd is a provider of online cosmetics marketing and retailing services in China. The company is authorized by and cooperating with the international cosmetics groups, such as Kanebo, AmorePacific, Henkel, has obtained the authorization of more than 50 renowned brands including Erno Laszlo, Whoo, Sulwhasoo, Laneige and Schwarzkopf to sell their products in China, as a reliable partner.
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