Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co (SHSE:688523) Beneish M-Score: -2.94 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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SHSE:688523 Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co Ltd SHSE:688523
73 GF Score
Price ¥42.48
GF Value ¥27.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co Beneish M-Score?

Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co SHSE:688523 +2.26% 73 Beneish M-Score is -2.94 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688523 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥27.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Aerospace & Defense companies, Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co ranks better than 83.44% 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 -2.94 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688523' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.94   Med: -2.04   Max: -1.08
Current: -2.94

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co was -1.08. The lowest was -2.94. And the median was -2.04.


Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology 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.

Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co Annual Data
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Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 -1.18 -2.11 -2.89

Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co Quarterly Data
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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 -2.04 -2.42 -2.30 -2.89 -2.94

SHSE:688523 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology 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.


Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co Beneish M-Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology 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 Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology 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 * 0.9745+0.528 * 1.251+0.404 * 0.969+0.892 * 0.8789+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.5706+4.679 * -0.064974-0.327 * 1.1479
=-2.94

* 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 ¥460.8 Mil.
Revenue was 65.113 + 154.702 + 96.574 + 145.706 = ¥462.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was 17.365 + 47.375 + 43.758 + 56.269 = ¥164.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥1,065.3 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥2,552.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥1,136.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥10.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥487.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥219.1 Mil.
Net Income was 1.526 + -3.884 + 16.777 + 24.761 = ¥39.2 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -53.375 + 217.177 + -17.207 + 58.458 = ¥205.1 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥538.0 Mil.
Revenue was 61.312 + 233.145 + 107.194 + 124.096 = ¥525.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was 28.314 + 102.602 + 55.734 + 47.861 = ¥234.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥1,205.1 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥2,361.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥821.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥7.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥382.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥187.5 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)
=(460.769 / 462.095) / (537.962 / 525.747)
=0.99713 / 1.023234
=0.9745

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)
=(234.511 / 525.747) / (164.767 / 462.095)
=0.446053 / 0.356565
=1.251

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 - (1065.28 + 1136.134) / 2552.924) / (1 - (1205.066 + 821.166) / 2361.837)
=0.137689 / 0.142095
=0.969

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
=462.095 / 525.747
=0.8789

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 + 821.166)) / (0 / (0 + 1136.134))
=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)
=(10.203 / 462.095) / (7.391 / 525.747)
=0.02208 / 0.014058
=1.5706

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)
=((219.146 + 487.923) / 2552.924) / ((187.456 + 382.41) / 2361.837)
=0.276964 / 0.241281
=1.1479

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
=(39.18 - 0 - 205.053) / 2552.924
=-0.064974

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.

Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co has a M-score of -2.94 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.94 mean?
Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co (SHSE:688523) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.94 as of Jul. 22, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co ranks #54 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.94. Based on the distribution chart, Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co ranks #54 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co's Beneish M-Score compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co ranks #54 out of 326 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co and its competitors. Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co (SHSE:688523) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥27.26, compared to a current price of ¥42.48 — trading 55.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.94. Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co (SHSE:688523), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.94 as of Jul. 22, 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 Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co (SHSE:688523) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥42.48 is trading 55.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥27.26. GuruFocus considers Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688523:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.94
  • GF Value™: ¥27.26 vs. price of ¥42.48 (55.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688523 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co Business Description

Address No. 6 Xingkang South Road, Yuelu District, Hunan, Changsha, CHN, 410205
Hunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and service of spaceborne high-end microwave communication systems, satellite communication systems, aerospace technology equipment, and high-end composite material parts and components. The company is committed to providing product support and engineering application services for majorily aerospace host units.
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