Arctech Solar Holding Co (SHSE:688408) Beneish M-Score: -2.26 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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SHSE:688408 Arctech Solar Holding Co Ltd SHSE:688408
75 GF Score
Price ¥24.70
GF Value ¥49.42
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What is Arctech Solar Holding Co Beneish M-Score?

Arctech Solar Holding Co SHSE:688408 -4.60% 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.26 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688408 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥49.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 987 Semiconductors companies, Arctech Solar Holding Co ranks worse than 59.07% 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 -2.26 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

SHSE:688408' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.83   Med: -2.03   Max: -1.51
Current: -2.26

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Arctech Solar Holding Co was -1.51. The lowest was -2.83. And the median was -2.03.


Arctech Solar Holding Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arctech Solar Holding 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.

Arctech Solar Holding Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Arctech Solar Holding 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 -2.65 -1.84 -2.65 -1.98 -1.87

Arctech Solar Holding 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 -2.17 -1.71 -2.07 -1.87 -2.26

SHSE:688408 vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, Arctech Solar Holding 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.


Arctech Solar Holding Co Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Arctech Solar Holding Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arctech Solar Holding Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Arctech Solar Holding 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 Arctech Solar Holding 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 * 1.0787+0.528 * 1.1143+0.404 * 1.2915+0.892 * 0.7694+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.468+4.679 * 0.064041-0.327 * 1.1483
=-2.26

* 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 ¥2,352 Mil.
Revenue was 1421.867 + 1507.144 + 1341.03 + 2477.946 = ¥6,748 Mil.
Gross Profit was 219.926 + 269.551 + 219.525 + 394.69 = ¥1,104 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥8,968 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥10,960 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥1,586 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥251 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥5,876 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥853 Mil.
Net Income was -48.49 + -131.492 + -36.412 + 47.63 = ¥-169 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -423.819 + -119.882 + 288.023 + -614.994 = ¥-871 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥2,834 Mil.
Revenue was 1558.588 + 3043.905 + 2605.901 + 1562.097 = ¥8,770 Mil.
Gross Profit was 294.501 + 522.334 + 504.997 + 276.68 = ¥1,599 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥8,410 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥10,070 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥1,371 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥222 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥4,780 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥604 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)
=(2351.721 / 6747.987) / (2833.642 / 8770.491)
=0.348507 / 0.323088
=1.0787

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)
=(1598.512 / 8770.491) / (1103.692 / 6747.987)
=0.18226 / 0.163559
=1.1143

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 - (8967.924 + 1585.911) / 10960.29) / (1 - (8410.111 + 1370.866) / 10070.138)
=0.037084 / 0.028715
=1.2915

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
=6747.987 / 8770.491
=0.7694

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 + 1370.866)) / (0 / (0 + 1585.911))
=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)
=(251.036 / 6747.987) / (222.262 / 8770.491)
=0.037202 / 0.025342
=1.468

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)
=((853.072 + 5875.84) / 10960.29) / ((604.293 + 4779.52) / 10070.138)
=0.613936 / 0.534632
=1.1483

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
=(-168.764 - 0 - -870.672) / 10960.29
=0.064041

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.

Arctech Solar Holding Co has a M-score of -2.26 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.26 mean?
Arctech Solar Holding Co (SHSE:688408) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.26 as of Jul. 19, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Arctech Solar Holding Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Arctech Solar Holding Co ranks #583 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 59.1%.
Is Arctech Solar Holding Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Arctech Solar Holding Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.26. Based on the distribution chart, Arctech Solar Holding Co ranks #583 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Arctech Solar Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arctech Solar Holding Co's Beneish M-Score compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Arctech Solar Holding Co ranks #583 out of 987 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Arctech Solar Holding 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 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 Arctech Solar Holding Co and its competitors. Arctech Solar Holding Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arctech Solar Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arctech Solar Holding Co (SHSE:688408) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥49.42, compared to a current price of ¥24.70 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.26. Arctech Solar Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 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 Arctech Solar Holding Co (SHSE:688408), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.26 as of Jul. 19, 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 Arctech Solar Holding Co (SHSE:688408) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arctech Solar Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥24.70 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥49.42. GuruFocus considers Arctech Solar Holding Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688408:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.26
  • GF Value™: ¥49.42 vs. price of ¥24.70 (50% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688408 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arctech Solar Holding Co Business Description

Address 2388 Huangpujiang Middle Road, Lujia Town, Jiangsu Province, Kunshan, CHN, 215331
Arctech Solar Holding Co Ltd is engaged in design, production and sales of photovoltaic brackets. The company manufacturers and provides solutions for solar tracking and racking systems for utilities, commercial, industrial and residential projects. Its products under Tracker include Skyline Tracking System; SkySmart Tracking System; Arctracker Pro with tilted modules; Tilt single axis tracker; and products under Mounting structure include Seasonal Tilt; Dual Pole Solutions; and Single Pole Solutions.
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