Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co (SHSE:688307) Beneish M-Score: -1.72 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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SHSE:688307 Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co Ltd SHSE:688307
78 GF Score
Price ¥40.13
GF Value ¥41.56
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co Beneish M-Score?

Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co SHSE:688307 -15.28% 78 Beneish M-Score is -1.72 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688307 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥41.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,405 Hardware companies, Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co ranks worse than 84.74% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.72 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

SHSE:688307' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.34   Med: -2.62   Max: 0.05
Current: -1.72

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co was 0.05. The lowest was -3.34. And the median was -2.62.


Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jiaxing ZMAX Optech 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.

Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 -2.89 -2.84 -1.73

Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 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 -2.88 -2.64 -1.97 -1.73 -1.72

SHSE:688307 vs APH, GLW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Jiaxing ZMAX Optech 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.


Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Jiaxing ZMAX Optech 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 Jiaxing ZMAX Optech 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 * 1.2496+0.528 * 1.0442+0.404 * 1.8733+0.892 * 1.5063+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0328+4.679 * 0.002245-0.327 * 1.9231
=-1.72

* 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 ¥248.8 Mil.
Revenue was 188.217 + 200.273 + 208.121 + 137.524 = ¥734.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was 61.109 + 66.024 + 67.253 + 43.234 = ¥237.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥858.9 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥1,618.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥545.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥35.8 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥434.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥128.0 Mil.
Net Income was 14.9 + 23.426 + 19.055 + 10.268 = ¥67.6 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -12.521 + 21.74 + 23.823 + 30.973 = ¥64.0 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥132.2 Mil.
Revenue was 112.205 + 135.683 + 126.482 + 113.016 = ¥487.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was 37.509 + 45.41 + 45.901 + 35.914 = ¥164.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥718.7 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥1,100.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥303.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥23.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥193.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥5.0 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)
=(248.831 / 734.135) / (132.198 / 487.386)
=0.338944 / 0.271239
=1.2496

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)
=(164.734 / 487.386) / (237.62 / 734.135)
=0.337995 / 0.323673
=1.0442

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 - (858.941 + 545.258) / 1618.547) / (1 - (718.733 + 303.635) / 1100.142)
=0.132432 / 0.070695
=1.8733

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
=734.135 / 487.386
=1.5063

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 + 303.635)) / (0 / (0 + 545.258))
=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)
=(35.834 / 734.135) / (23.034 / 487.386)
=0.048811 / 0.04726
=1.0328

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)
=((127.999 + 434.369) / 1618.547) / ((4.956 + 193.813) / 1100.142)
=0.347452 / 0.180676
=1.9231

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
=(67.649 - 0 - 64.015) / 1618.547
=0.002245

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.

Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co has a M-score of -1.72 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.72 mean?
Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co (SHSE:688307) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.72 as of Jul. 20, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co ranks #2038 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 84.7%.
Is Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.72. Based on the distribution chart, Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co ranks #2038 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co's Beneish M-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co ranks #2038 out of 2405 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co and its competitors. Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co (SHSE:688307) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥41.56, compared to a current price of ¥40.13 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.72. Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co (SHSE:688307), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.72 as of Jul. 20, 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 Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co (SHSE:688307) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥40.13 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥41.56. GuruFocus considers Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688307:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.72
  • GF Value™: ¥41.56 vs. price of ¥40.13 (3.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688307 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co Business Description

Address No. 188 Taojing Road, Gaozhao Street, Xiuzhou District, Zhejiang Province, Jiaxing, CHN, 314000
Jiaxing ZMAX Optech Co Ltd is a precision optical lens product and technology development service provider. It develops various 4K/8K ultra-high-definition optics for various fields such as smart IoT, smart driving, smart terminals, smart home, and machine vision.
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