Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688018) Beneish M-Score: -2.46 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


SHSE:688018 Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co Ltd SHSE:688018
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Price ¥118.00
GF Value ¥108.70
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What is Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co Beneish M-Score?

Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co SHSE:688018 -5.01% 96 Beneish M-Score is -2.46 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688018 with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥108.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 986 Semiconductors companies, Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co ranks better than 52.23% 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 -2.46 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688018' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.63   Med: -1.91   Max: 0.4
Current: -2.46

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co was 0.40. The lowest was -2.63. And the median was -1.91.


Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Espressif Systems (Shanghai) 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.

Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Espressif Systems (Shanghai) 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 -1.19 -1.51 -1.68 -2.28 -2.63

Espressif Systems (Shanghai) 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 -2.61 -2.56 -2.62 -2.63 -2.46

SHSE:688018 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Espressif Systems (Shanghai) 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.


Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Espressif Systems (Shanghai) 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 Espressif Systems (Shanghai) 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 * 0.8185+0.528 * 0.9236+0.404 * 0.4183+0.892 * 1.2194+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0862+4.679 * 0.017596-0.327 * 0.3975
=-2.46

* 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 ¥393 Mil.
Revenue was 647.971 + 653.028 + 666.706 + 687.691 = ¥2,655 Mil.
Gross Profit was 314.322 + 313.207 + 319.845 + 321.088 = ¥1,268 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥3,905 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥5,042 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥603 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥76 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥363 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥28 Mil.
Net Income was 135.642 + 121.077 + 115.501 + 167.558 = ¥540 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 3.417 + 212.554 + 195.645 + 39.45 = ¥451 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥394 Mil.
Revenue was 557.85 + 546.905 + 539.803 + 533.021 = ¥2,178 Mil.
Gross Profit was 241.948 + 256.232 + 227.468 + 235.129 = ¥961 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥2,092 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥2,962 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥120 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥57 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥564 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥14 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)
=(392.794 / 2655.396) / (393.537 / 2177.579)
=0.147923 / 0.180722
=0.8185

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)
=(960.777 / 2177.579) / (1268.462 / 2655.396)
=0.441213 / 0.477692
=0.9236

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 - (3905.301 + 602.915) / 5041.544) / (1 - (2092.327 + 120.468) / 2961.854)
=0.105787 / 0.252902
=0.4183

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
=2655.396 / 2177.579
=1.2194

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 + 120.468)) / (0 / (0 + 602.915))
=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)
=(75.95 / 2655.396) / (57.341 / 2177.579)
=0.028602 / 0.026332
=1.0862

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)
=((27.862 + 362.996) / 5041.544) / ((13.803 + 563.897) / 2961.854)
=0.077527 / 0.195047
=0.3975

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
=(539.778 - 0 - 451.066) / 5041.544
=0.017596

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.

Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co has a M-score of -2.46 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.46 mean?
Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688018) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.46 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co ranks #471 out of 986 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Based on the distribution chart, Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co ranks #471 out of 986 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co ranks #471 out of 986 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Espressif Systems (Shanghai) 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 a Semiconductors company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Semiconductors 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 Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688018) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥108.70, compared to a current price of ¥118.00 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 4 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 Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688018), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.46 as of Jun. 28, 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 Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688018) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥118.00 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥108.70. GuruFocus considers Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688018:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.46
  • GF Value™: ¥108.70 vs. price of ¥118.00 (8.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688018 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co Business Description

Address No. 690, Bibo Road, Room 204, Building 2, China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, Shanghai, CHN, 201203
Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co Ltd is primarily engaged in development, design and sales of Wi-Fi MCU communication chips and their modules from the internet of things.
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