Changzhou Kaidi Electrical (SHSE:605288) Beneish M-Score: -2.24 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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SHSE:605288 Changzhou Kaidi Electrical Inc SHSE:605288
72 GF Score
Price ¥53.20
GF Value ¥41.00
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Changzhou Kaidi Electrical Beneish M-Score?

Changzhou Kaidi Electrical SHSE:605288 -9.71% 72 Beneish M-Score is -2.24 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:605288 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥41.00 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,913 Industrial Products companies, Changzhou Kaidi Electrical ranks worse than 67.01% 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 -2.24 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Changzhou Kaidi Electrical's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:605288' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.1   Med: -2.49   Max: -1.6
Current: -2.24

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Changzhou Kaidi Electrical was -1.60. The lowest was -3.10. And the median was -2.49.


Changzhou Kaidi Electrical Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Changzhou Kaidi Electrical'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.

Changzhou Kaidi Electrical Beneish M-Score Chart

Changzhou Kaidi Electrical 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 -1.81 -2.87 -2.88 -2.49 -2.45

Changzhou Kaidi Electrical 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 -2.54 -2.53 -2.64 -2.45 -2.24

SHSE:605288 vs VRT, BE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Changzhou Kaidi Electrical'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.


Changzhou Kaidi Electrical Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Changzhou Kaidi Electrical's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Changzhou Kaidi Electrical's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Changzhou Kaidi Electrical 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 Changzhou Kaidi Electrical 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 * 1.2123+0.528 * 0.9643+0.404 * 1.0298+0.892 * 0.9938+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9963+4.679 * 0.008628-0.327 * 0.9589
=-2.24

* 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 ¥327 Mil.
Revenue was 303.521 + 412.83 + 317.75 + 330.701 = ¥1,365 Mil.
Gross Profit was 67.974 + 105.451 + 71.645 + 74.894 = ¥320 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥1,712 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥2,833 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥929 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥80 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥537 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥3 Mil.
Net Income was -8.591 + 32.064 + -2.462 + 13.852 = ¥35 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 39.258 + -24.066 + -45.945 + 41.175 = ¥10 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥271 Mil.
Revenue was 277.627 + 442.446 + 317.456 + 335.736 = ¥1,373 Mil.
Gross Profit was 64.056 + 86.003 + 73.312 + 87.076 = ¥310 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥1,750 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥2,854 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥915 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥81 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥561 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥6 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)
=(326.532 / 1364.802) / (271.026 / 1373.265)
=0.239252 / 0.197359
=1.2123

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)
=(310.447 / 1373.265) / (319.964 / 1364.802)
=0.226065 / 0.23444
=0.9643

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 - (1711.579 + 928.748) / 2832.754) / (1 - (1749.923 + 915.378) / 2853.526)
=0.067929 / 0.065962
=1.0298

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
=1364.802 / 1373.265
=0.9938

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 + 915.378)) / (0 / (0 + 928.748))
=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)
=(79.888 / 1364.802) / (80.681 / 1373.265)
=0.058534 / 0.058751
=0.9963

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)
=((3.306 + 537.332) / 2832.754) / ((6.458 + 561.495) / 2853.526)
=0.190852 / 0.199036
=0.9589

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
=(34.863 - 0 - 10.422) / 2832.754
=0.008628

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.

Changzhou Kaidi Electrical has a M-score of -2.24 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 -2.24 mean?
Changzhou Kaidi Electrical (SHSE:605288) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.24 as of Jul. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Changzhou Kaidi Electrical and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Changzhou Kaidi Electrical ranks #1952 out of 2913 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 67%.
Is Changzhou Kaidi Electrical's Beneish M-Score too high?
Changzhou Kaidi Electrical's current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. Based on the distribution chart, Changzhou Kaidi Electrical ranks #1952 out of 2913 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Changzhou Kaidi Electrical has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Changzhou Kaidi Electrical's Beneish M-Score compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Changzhou Kaidi Electrical ranks #1952 out of 2913 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Changzhou Kaidi Electrical 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Changzhou Kaidi Electrical and its competitors. Changzhou Kaidi Electrical's current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Changzhou Kaidi Electrical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Changzhou Kaidi Electrical (SHSE:605288) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥41.00, compared to a current price of ¥53.20 — trading 29.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. Changzhou Kaidi Electrical's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Changzhou Kaidi Electrical (SHSE:605288), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.24 as of Jul. 29, 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 Changzhou Kaidi Electrical (SHSE:605288) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Changzhou Kaidi Electrical stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥53.20 is trading 29.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥41.00. GuruFocus considers Changzhou Kaidi Electrical to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:605288:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.24
  • GF Value™: ¥41.00 vs. price of ¥53.20 (29.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:605288 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Changzhou Kaidi Electrical Business Description

Address No. 2, Hengcui Road, Jiangcun Village, Henglin Town, Wujin District, Jiangsu Province, Changzhou, CHN, 213101
Changzhou Kaidi Electrical Inc is engaged in production and sales of linear drive system products. The company develops linear drive systems, product development, manufacturing, and domestic and international marketing. It provides linear drive system products in the fields of medical care, auto parts, among others.
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