Hengsheng Energy Co (SHSE:605580) Beneish M-Score: -2.74 (As of Aug. 17, 2026)

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SHSE:605580 Hengsheng Energy Co Ltd SHSE:605580
84 GF Score
Price ¥18.98
GF Value ¥15.35
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Hengsheng Energy Co Beneish M-Score?

Hengsheng Energy Co SHSE:605580 +4.00% 84 Beneish M-Score is -2.74 as of Aug. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:605580 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥15.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 398 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Hengsheng Energy Co ranks better than 62.81% 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 -2.74 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

SHSE:605580' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.3   Med: -2.31   Max: -0.8
Current: -2.74

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hengsheng Energy Co was -0.80. The lowest was -3.30. And the median was -2.31.


Hengsheng Energy Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hengsheng Energy 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.

Hengsheng Energy Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Hengsheng Energy 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 -1.11 -1.44 -3.27 -2.31 -2.90

Hengsheng Energy 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 -2.06 -2.25 -2.62 -2.90 -2.74

Hengsheng Energy Co Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Hengsheng Energy 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.


Hengsheng Energy Co Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Hengsheng Energy Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hengsheng Energy Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Hengsheng Energy 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 Hengsheng Energy 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 * 0.7935+0.528 * 0.9273+0.404 * 0.9462+0.892 * 1.2996+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8501+4.679 * -0.070781-0.327 * 0.9228
=-2.74

* 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 ¥230 Mil.
Revenue was 313.29 + 332.812 + 224.605 + 239.247 = ¥1,110 Mil.
Gross Profit was 92.125 + 105.675 + 62.121 + 55.084 = ¥315 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥466 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥2,273 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥1,525 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥13 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥554 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥389 Mil.
Net Income was 48.602 + 60.281 + 26.955 + 26.378 = ¥162 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 7.008 + 165.091 + 64.112 + 86.915 = ¥323 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥224 Mil.
Revenue was 224.179 + 222.669 + 196.156 + 211.086 = ¥854 Mil.
Gross Profit was 64.434 + 59.658 + 52.411 + 48.256 = ¥225 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥514 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥2,203 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥1,400 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥12 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥704 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥286 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)
=(230.495 / 1109.954) / (223.516 / 854.09)
=0.207662 / 0.261701
=0.7935

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)
=(224.759 / 854.09) / (315.005 / 1109.954)
=0.263156 / 0.2838
=0.9273

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 - (465.793 + 1525.159) / 2273.363) / (1 - (513.824 + 1399.854) / 2202.9)
=0.124226 / 0.131291
=0.9462

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
=1109.954 / 854.09
=1.2996

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 + 1399.854)) / (0 / (0 + 1525.159))
=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)
=(12.707 / 1109.954) / (11.501 / 854.09)
=0.011448 / 0.013466
=0.8501

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)
=((388.984 + 554.214) / 2273.363) / ((286.097 + 704.359) / 2202.9)
=0.414891 / 0.449615
=0.9228

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
=(162.216 - 0 - 323.126) / 2273.363
=-0.070781

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.

Hengsheng Energy Co has a M-score of -2.74 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 -2.74 mean?
Hengsheng Energy Co (SHSE:605580) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.74 as of Aug. 17, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hengsheng Energy Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hengsheng Energy Co ranks #148 out of 398 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 37.2%.
Is Hengsheng Energy Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hengsheng Energy Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. Based on the distribution chart, Hengsheng Energy Co ranks #148 out of 398 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hengsheng Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hengsheng Energy Co's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Hengsheng Energy Co ranks #148 out of 398 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Hengsheng Energy Co in the upper 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Hengsheng Energy Co and its competitors. Hengsheng Energy Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hengsheng Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hengsheng Energy Co (SHSE:605580) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥15.35, compared to a current price of ¥18.98 — trading 23.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. Hengsheng Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Hengsheng Energy Co (SHSE:605580), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.74 as of Aug. 17, 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 Hengsheng Energy Co (SHSE:605580) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hengsheng Energy Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥18.98 is trading 23.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥15.35. GuruFocus considers Hengsheng Energy Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:605580:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.74
  • GF Value™: ¥15.35 vs. price of ¥18.98 (23.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:605580 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hengsheng Energy Co Business Description

Address No. 10 Xingbei Road, Longyou Industrial Park, Longyou County, Zhejiang Province, Quzhou, CHN, 324400
Hengsheng Energy Co Ltd is engaged in the production and supply of steam, the production and sale of electricity.
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