Zhejiang He Chuan Technology (SHSE:688320) Beneish M-Score: -2.76 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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SHSE:688320 Zhejiang He Chuan Technology Corp Ltd SHSE:688320
70 GF Score
Price ¥26.75
GF Value ¥42.41
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Zhejiang He Chuan Technology Beneish M-Score?

Zhejiang He Chuan Technology SHSE:688320 -1.36% 70 Beneish M-Score is -2.76 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688320 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥42.41 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,405 Hardware companies, Zhejiang He Chuan Technology ranks better than 71.85% 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 -2.76 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Zhejiang He Chuan Technology's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688320' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.33   Med: -2.57   Max: -1.56
Current: -2.76

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Zhejiang He Chuan Technology was -1.56. The lowest was -3.33. And the median was -2.57.


Zhejiang He Chuan Technology Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zhejiang He Chuan Technology'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.

Zhejiang He Chuan Technology Beneish M-Score Chart

Zhejiang He Chuan Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -1.64 -2.09 -2.67 -2.58

Zhejiang He Chuan Technology 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 -2.56 -2.70 -2.68 -2.58 -2.76

SHSE:688320 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Zhejiang He Chuan Technology'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.


Zhejiang He Chuan Technology Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Zhejiang He Chuan Technology's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zhejiang He Chuan Technology's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Zhejiang He Chuan Technology 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 Zhejiang He Chuan Technology 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 * 0.8501+0.528 * 1.0763+0.404 * 1.1299+0.892 * 1.27+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2596+4.679 * -0.076542-0.327 * 1.218
=-2.76

* 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 ¥824 Mil.
Revenue was 272.429 + 284.701 + 224.038 + 279.052 = ¥1,060 Mil.
Gross Profit was 63.615 + 52.08 + 55.403 + 67.601 = ¥239 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥1,322 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥2,072 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥586 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥80 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥769 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥55 Mil.
Net Income was -5.63 + -38.399 + -53.483 + -11.223 = ¥-109 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 5.793 + -25.724 + -4.133 + 73.942 = ¥50 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥763 Mil.
Revenue was 229.503 + 167.073 + 160.735 + 277.53 = ¥835 Mil.
Gross Profit was 50.97 + 38.579 + 37.325 + 75.418 = ¥202 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥1,267 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥1,991 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥585 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥50 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥591 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥59 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)
=(824.013 / 1060.22) / (763.293 / 834.841)
=0.777209 / 0.914297
=0.8501

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)
=(202.292 / 834.841) / (238.699 / 1060.22)
=0.242312 / 0.225141
=1.0763

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 - (1322.281 + 586.409) / 2072.246) / (1 - (1266.67 + 585.286) / 1991.043)
=0.078927 / 0.069856
=1.1299

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
=1060.22 / 834.841
=1.27

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 + 585.286)) / (0 / (0 + 586.409))
=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)
=(80.24 / 1060.22) / (50.161 / 834.841)
=0.075682 / 0.060084
=1.2596

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)
=((55.344 + 768.695) / 2072.246) / ((58.607 + 591.431) / 1991.043)
=0.397655 / 0.326481
=1.218

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
=(-108.735 - 0 - 49.878) / 2072.246
=-0.076542

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.

Zhejiang He Chuan Technology has a M-score of -2.76 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 -2.76 mean?
Zhejiang He Chuan Technology (SHSE:688320) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.76 as of Jul. 23, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Zhejiang He Chuan Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhejiang He Chuan Technology ranks #677 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is Zhejiang He Chuan Technology's Beneish M-Score too high?
Zhejiang He Chuan Technology's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. Based on the distribution chart, Zhejiang He Chuan Technology ranks #677 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zhejiang He Chuan Technology has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhejiang He Chuan Technology's Beneish M-Score compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Zhejiang He Chuan Technology ranks #677 out of 2405 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Zhejiang He Chuan Technology 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 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 Zhejiang He Chuan Technology and its competitors. Zhejiang He Chuan Technology's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhejiang He Chuan Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang He Chuan Technology (SHSE:688320) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥42.41, compared to a current price of ¥26.75 — trading 36.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. Zhejiang He Chuan Technology's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Zhejiang He Chuan Technology (SHSE:688320), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.76 as of Jul. 23, 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 Zhejiang He Chuan Technology (SHSE:688320) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang He Chuan Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥26.75 is trading 36.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥42.41. GuruFocus considers Zhejiang He Chuan Technology to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688320:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.76
  • GF Value™: ¥42.41 vs. price of ¥26.75 (36.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688320 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zhejiang He Chuan Technology Business Description

Address No. 5, Qinshan Road, Longyou Economic Development Zone, Zhejiang Province, Quzhou, CHN, 324400
Zhejiang He Chuan Technology Corp Ltd is engaged in the research and development, production, sales and application integration of industrial automation products. The company provides information such as Programmable logic controllers (PLCs), Servo systems (servo drives and servo motors), Touch screens, frequency inverters, Control sensors and motion-control chips, CNC multi-axis controllers, robotic controllers, linear modules, and vision systems.
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