SNHIY (Sany Heavy Industry Co) Beneish M-Score: -2.82 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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SNHIY Sany Heavy Industry Co Ltd SNHIY
61 GF Score
Price $9.55
GF Value $9.81
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Sany Heavy Industry Co Beneish M-Score?

Sany Heavy Industry Co SNHIY 61 Beneish M-Score is -2.82 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates SNHIY with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Sany Heavy Industry Co ranks better than 79.02% 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 -2.82 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sany Heavy Industry Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SNHIY' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.66   Med: -2.59   Max: -1.86
Current: -2.82

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sany Heavy Industry Co was -1.86. The lowest was -3.66. And the median was -2.59.


Sany Heavy Industry Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sany Heavy Industry 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.

Sany Heavy Industry Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Sany Heavy Industry 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 -2.53 -2.10 -2.56 -2.66 -2.82

Sany Heavy Industry 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 -2.61 -2.62 -2.75 -2.82 -2.82

SNHIY vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Sany Heavy Industry 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.


Sany Heavy Industry Co Beneish M-Score vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Sany Heavy Industry Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sany Heavy Industry Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Sany Heavy Industry 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 Sany Heavy Industry 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 * 0.902+0.528 * 0.9624+0.404 * 0.8416+0.892 * 1.1597+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.931+4.679 * -0.059578-0.327 * 0.9411
=-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 $4,473 Mil.
Revenue was 3503.572 + 3350.091 + 2993.464 + 3287.204 = $13,134 Mil.
Gross Profit was 973.8 + 925.844 + 849.763 + 931.305 = $3,681 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $18,353 Mil.
Total Assets was $25,314 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $3,285 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $497 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $10,412 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,112 Mil.
Net Income was 359.94 + 180.665 + 269.429 + 382.557 = $1,193 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 513.736 + 770.692 + 619.477 + 796.834 = $2,701 Mil.
Total Receivables was $4,276 Mil.
Revenue was 2921.216 + 2750.09 + 2727.589 + 2926.4 = $11,325 Mil.
Gross Profit was 797.025 + 702.585 + 761.26 + 793.425 = $3,054 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $14,225 Mil.
Total Assets was $21,221 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $3,334 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $460 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $8,625 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,640 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)
=(4473.263 / 13134.331) / (4276.405 / 11325.295)
=0.340578 / 0.377598
=0.902

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)
=(3054.295 / 11325.295) / (3680.712 / 13134.331)
=0.269688 / 0.280236
=0.9624

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 - (18352.843 + 3284.629) / 25313.707) / (1 - (14224.914 + 3334.081) / 21221.105)
=0.145227 / 0.172569
=0.8416

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
=13134.331 / 11325.295
=1.1597

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 + 3334.081)) / (0 / (0 + 3284.629))
=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)
=(496.911 / 13134.331) / (460.248 / 11325.295)
=0.037833 / 0.040639
=0.931

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)
=((1112.417 + 10411.739) / 25313.707) / ((1640.076 + 8625.336) / 21221.105)
=0.455254 / 0.483736
=0.9411

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
=(1192.591 - 0 - 2700.739) / 25313.707
=-0.059578

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.

Sany Heavy Industry Co 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 -2.82 mean?
Sany Heavy Industry Co (SNHIY) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.82 as of Jul. 22, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sany Heavy Industry Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sany Heavy Industry Co ranks #43 out of 205 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 21%.
Is Sany Heavy Industry Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sany Heavy Industry Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.82. Based on the distribution chart, Sany Heavy Industry Co ranks #43 out of 205 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sany Heavy Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sany Heavy Industry Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Sany Heavy Industry Co ranks #43 out of 205 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sany Heavy Industry Co in the top 21% 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 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 Sany Heavy Industry Co and its competitors. Sany Heavy Industry Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sany Heavy Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sany Heavy Industry Co (SNHIY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.81, compared to a current price of $9.55 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.82. Sany Heavy Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 Sany Heavy Industry Co (SNHIY), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.82 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 Sany Heavy Industry Co (SNHIY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sany Heavy Industry Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $9.55 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.81. GuruFocus considers Sany Heavy Industry Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SNHIY:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.82
  • GF Value™: $9.81 vs. price of $9.55 (2.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Sany Heavy Industry Co Business Description

Address No. 8 Beiqing Road, 5th Floor, Building 6, Changping District, Beijing, CHN, 102206
Sany Heavy Industry Co Ltd is a construction machinery manufacturer in China. Its products range from concrete and crane machinery to excavators, road construction, piling machinery, and others. The company operates its businesses through seven segments: Concrete Machinery, Excavator Machinery, Hoisting Machinery, Piling Machinery, Road Machinery, Financial Services, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Excavator Machinery segment, which engages in research, development, manufacture, and sale of excavator machinery products.
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