Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co (SHSE:900920) Beneish M-Score: -1.55 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


SHSE:900920 Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co Ltd SHSE:900920
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Price $0.27
GF Value $0.21
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co Beneish M-Score?

Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co SHSE:900920 +2.24% 37 Beneish M-Score is -1.55 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:900920 with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co ranks worse than 86.34% 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 -1.55 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:900920' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -47.66   Med: -2.5   Max: 13.29
Current: -1.55

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co was 13.29. The lowest was -47.66. And the median was -2.50.


Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shanghai New Power Automotive 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.

Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology 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 0.64 -1.96 -2.71 -3.45 -1.58

Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology 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 -3.28 -3.56 -3.28 -1.58 -1.55

SHSE:900920 vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Shanghai New Power Automotive 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.


Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co Beneish M-Score vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Shanghai New Power Automotive 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 Shanghai New Power Automotive 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 * 0.9857+0.528 * 0.4625+0.404 * 1.1427+0.892 * 1.003+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9744+4.679 * 0.226074-0.327 * 0.5689
=-1.51

* 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 $443.1 Mil.
Revenue was 221.834 + 222.716 + 188.431 + 202.942 = $835.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was 23.005 + 26.745 + 17.072 + 22.281 = $89.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,049.8 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,619.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $131.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $36.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $666.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $6.1 Mil.
Net Income was 5.252 + 457.419 + -6.873 + -12.613 = $443.2 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -65.727 + 131.049 + -26.538 + 38.298 = $77.1 Mil.
Total Receivables was $448.2 Mil.
Revenue was 189.179 + 169.195 + 215.321 + 259.719 = $833.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0.681 + 19.076 + 32.268 + -10.943 = $41.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,172.4 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,818.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $215.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $37.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,320.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $6.5 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)
=(443.085 / 835.923) / (448.172 / 833.414)
=0.530055 / 0.537754
=0.9857

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)
=(41.082 / 833.414) / (89.103 / 835.923)
=0.049294 / 0.106592
=0.4625

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 - (1049.756 + 131.658) / 1619.394) / (1 - (1172.411 + 215.677) / 1818.521)
=0.270459 / 0.236694
=1.1427

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
=835.923 / 833.414
=1.003

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 + 215.677)) / (0 / (0 + 131.658))
=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)
=(36.625 / 835.923) / (37.473 / 833.414)
=0.043814 / 0.044963
=0.9744

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)
=((6.107 + 666.097) / 1619.394) / ((6.525 + 1320.405) / 1818.521)
=0.415096 / 0.729675
=0.5689

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
=(443.185 - 0 - 77.082) / 1619.394
=0.226074

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.

Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co has a M-score of -1.51 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.55 mean?
Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co (SHSE:900920) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.55 as of Jul. 01, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co ranks #177 out of 205 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 86.3%.
Is Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.55. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co ranks #177 out of 205 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co ranks #177 out of 205 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co and its competitors. Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co (SHSE:900920) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.21, compared to a current price of $0.27 — trading 30.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.55. Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co (SHSE:900920), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.55 as of Jul. 01, 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 Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co (SHSE:900920) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.27 is trading 30.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.21. GuruFocus considers Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:900920:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.55
  • GF Value™: $0.21 vs. price of $0.27 (30.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:900920 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 600841:China
Address No. 2636 Jungong Road, Shanghai, CHN, 200438
Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology Co Ltd formerly Shanghai Diesel Engine Co Ltd is engaged in research, development, and manufacture of engines, engine parts, and generator set in China. Its products include truck engine, construction machinery engine, bus engine, agricultural machinery engine, power generation engine, marine engine, and generator set. The company distributes its products within the domestic market and to overseas markets.
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