Ningbo PIA Automation Holding (SHSE:688306) Beneish M-Score: -2.31 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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SHSE:688306 Ningbo PIA Automation Holding Corp SHSE:688306
66 GF Score
Price ¥8.74
GF Value ¥7.86
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Ningbo PIA Automation Holding Beneish M-Score?

Ningbo PIA Automation Holding SHSE:688306 -4.69% 66 Beneish M-Score is -2.31 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688306 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,275 Vehicles & Parts companies, Ningbo PIA Automation Holding ranks worse than 68.86% 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 -2.31 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ningbo PIA Automation Holding's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688306' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.73   Med: -2.25   Max: -1.15
Current: -2.31

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ningbo PIA Automation Holding was -1.15. The lowest was -2.73. And the median was -2.25.


Ningbo PIA Automation Holding Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ningbo PIA Automation Holding'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.

Ningbo PIA Automation Holding Beneish M-Score Chart

Ningbo PIA Automation Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -1.62 -1.15 -2.55 -2.26 -2.38

Ningbo PIA Automation Holding 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 -2.71 -2.24 -2.05 -2.38 -2.31

SHSE:688306 vs ORLY, AZO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Ningbo PIA Automation Holding'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.


Ningbo PIA Automation Holding Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ningbo PIA Automation Holding's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ningbo PIA Automation Holding's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Ningbo PIA Automation Holding 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 Ningbo PIA Automation Holding 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 * 0.8197+0.528 * 1.0053+0.404 * 1.0121+0.892 * 1.0753+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * -1.0512+4.679 * -0.019593-0.327 * 1.0107
=-2.31

* 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 ¥348 Mil.
Revenue was 471.071 + 1051.55 + 476.23 + 702.717 = ¥2,702 Mil.
Gross Profit was 85.143 + 255.872 + 99.047 + 125.726 = ¥566 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥2,867 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥4,679 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥766 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥97 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥2,078 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥761 Mil.
Net Income was -34.307 + 66.562 + -26.571 + 2.398 = ¥8 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 13.909 + 72.16 + -21.989 + 35.67 = ¥100 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥395 Mil.
Revenue was 329.387 + 1088.997 + 452.543 + 641.447 = ¥2,512 Mil.
Gross Profit was 81.222 + 212.875 + 100.699 + 134.136 = ¥529 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥2,883 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥4,668 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥754 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥-86 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥2,514 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥289 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)
=(348.272 / 2701.568) / (395.142 / 2512.374)
=0.128915 / 0.157278
=0.8197

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)
=(528.932 / 2512.374) / (565.788 / 2701.568)
=0.210531 / 0.209429
=1.0053

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 - (2866.648 + 766.197) / 4678.674) / (1 - (2882.585 + 754.449) / 4668.055)
=0.223531 / 0.220867
=1.0121

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
=2701.568 / 2512.374
=1.0753

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 + 754.449)) / (0 / (0 + 766.197))
=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)
=(96.661 / 2701.568) / (-85.517 / 2512.374)
=0.03578 / -0.034038
=-1.0512

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)
=((761.01 + 2077.596) / 4678.674) / ((288.733 + 2513.57) / 4668.055)
=0.606712 / 0.600315
=1.0107

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
=(8.082 - 0 - 99.75) / 4678.674
=-0.019593

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.

Ningbo PIA Automation Holding has a M-score of -2.31 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.31 mean?
Ningbo PIA Automation Holding (SHSE:688306) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.31 as of Jul. 17, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ningbo PIA Automation Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ningbo PIA Automation Holding ranks #878 out of 1275 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is Ningbo PIA Automation Holding's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ningbo PIA Automation Holding's current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. Based on the distribution chart, Ningbo PIA Automation Holding ranks #878 out of 1275 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ningbo PIA Automation Holding has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ningbo PIA Automation Holding's Beneish M-Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Ningbo PIA Automation Holding ranks #878 out of 1275 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Ningbo PIA Automation Holding 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Ningbo PIA Automation Holding and its competitors. Ningbo PIA Automation Holding's current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ningbo PIA Automation Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ningbo PIA Automation Holding (SHSE:688306) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.86, compared to a current price of ¥8.74 — trading 11.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. Ningbo PIA Automation Holding's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Ningbo PIA Automation Holding (SHSE:688306), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.31 as of Jul. 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 Ningbo PIA Automation Holding (SHSE:688306) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ningbo PIA Automation Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥8.74 is trading 11.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.86. GuruFocus considers Ningbo PIA Automation Holding to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688306:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.31
  • GF Value™: ¥7.86 vs. price of ¥8.74 (11.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688306 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ningbo PIA Automation Holding Business Description

Address No. 99, Qingyi Road, Building 4, High-tech Zone, Zhejiang Province, Ningbo, CHN, 315040
Ningbo PIA Automation Holding Corp is engaged in the research and development, production, sales and service of complete sets of customized assembly and inspection intelligent manufacturing equipment and digital software.
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