Chongqing Iron & Steel Co (STU:CGP) Beneish M-Score: -7.68 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


STU:CGP Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Ltd STU:CGP
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What is Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Beneish M-Score?

Chongqing Iron & Steel Co STU:CGP -4.40% 30 Beneish M-Score is -7.68 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:CGP with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 592 Steel companies, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co ranks better than 98.82% 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 -7.68 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

STU:CGP' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -64.81   Med: -2.68   Max: 34.64
Current: -7.68

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Chongqing Iron & Steel Co was 34.64. The lowest was -64.81. And the median was -2.68.


Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chongqing Iron & Steel 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.

Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Chongqing Iron & Steel 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 -2.88 -64.81 -3.43 -2.20 -7.47

Chongqing Iron & Steel 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 -2.65 -3.13 34.64 -7.47 -7.68

STU:CGP vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Chongqing Iron & Steel 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.


Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Chongqing Iron & Steel 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 Chongqing Iron & Steel 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 * 1.5211+0.528 * -8.8192+0.404 * 1.033+0.892 * 0.8065+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9923+4.679 * -0.09419-0.327 * 1.0693
=-7.81

* 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 €171 Mil.
Revenue was 613.721 + 595.391 + 718.351 + 781.355 = €2,709 Mil.
Gross Profit was -5.42 + -7.025 + 12.096 + 13.909 = €14 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €659 Mil.
Total Assets was €4,024 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,940 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €8 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,845 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €423 Mil.
Net Income was -24.995 + -303.554 + -10.443 + -1.642 = €-341 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -110.142 + -22.29 + 113.899 + 56.959 = €38 Mil.
Total Receivables was €140 Mil.
Revenue was 843.951 + 871.761 + 701.859 + 941.15 = €3,359 Mil.
Gross Profit was 4.915 + -35.967 + -77.16 + -40.073 = €-148 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €814 Mil.
Total Assets was €4,515 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €3,239 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €10 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €2,156 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €223 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)
=(171.362 / 2708.818) / (139.687 / 3358.721)
=0.063261 / 0.041589
=1.5211

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)
=(-148.285 / 3358.721) / (13.56 / 2708.818)
=-0.044149 / 0.005006
=-8.8192

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 - (659.481 + 2939.51) / 4024.438) / (1 - (813.689 + 3238.962) / 4514.694)
=0.105716 / 0.102342
=1.033

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
=2708.818 / 3358.721
=0.8065

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 + 3238.962)) / (0 / (0 + 2939.51))
=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)
=(7.677 / 2708.818) / (9.593 / 3358.721)
=0.002834 / 0.002856
=0.9923

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)
=((423.005 + 1844.517) / 4024.438) / ((223.165 + 2155.821) / 4514.694)
=0.563438 / 0.526943
=1.0693

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
=(-340.634 - 0 - 38.426) / 4024.438
=-0.09419

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.

Chongqing Iron & Steel Co has a M-score of -7.81 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 -7.68 mean?
Chongqing Iron & Steel Co (STU:CGP) has a Beneish M-Score of -7.68 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Chongqing Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co ranks #7 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's current Beneish M-Score is -7.68. Based on the distribution chart, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co ranks #7 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co ranks #7 out of 592 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Chongqing Iron & Steel Co in the top 1% 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 Steel company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Steel 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 Chongqing Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's current Beneish M-Score is -7.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chongqing Iron & Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co (STU:CGP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.06, compared to a current price of €0.09 — trading 45% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -7.68. Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 5 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 Chongqing Iron & Steel Co (STU:CGP), the current Beneish M-Score is -7.68 as of Jun. 27, 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 Chongqing Iron & Steel Co (STU:CGP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.09 is trading 45% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.06. GuruFocus considers Chongqing Iron & Steel Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:CGP:

  • Beneish M-Score: -7.68
  • GF Value™: €0.06 vs. price of €0.09 (45% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 01053:Hong Kong601005:China
Address No. 2 Jiangnan Avenue, Jiangnan Street, Changshou District, Chongqing, CHN, 401258
Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Ltd operates in the ferrous metal smelting and rolling processing industry within the manufacturing sector, and is principally engaged in the production and sale of hot rolled sheets, medium plates, steel billets, steel by-products, coke, coal chemical products, water granulated slag, and other products. Its products are widely used in railways, airports, bridges, tunnels, ships, high-rise buildings, and other fields. Additionally, the company is engaged in the sale or supply of energy media and ore trading, both of which are closely related to the steel manufacturing business. Geographically, it derives revenue mainly from the Chinese mainland, through sales of steel products.
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