China Power International Development (STU:HPD) Beneish M-Score: -2.52 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


STU:HPD China Power International Development Ltd STU:HPD
34 GF Score
Price €0.30
GF Value €0.33
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is China Power International Development Beneish M-Score?

China Power International Development STU:HPD +3.34% 34 Beneish M-Score is -2.52 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:HPD with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 486 Utilities - Regulated companies, China Power International Development ranks worse than 56.79% 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 -2.52 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Power International Development's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

STU:HPD' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.59   Med: -2.41   Max: -1.82
Current: -2.52

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of China Power International Development was -1.82. The lowest was -2.59. And the median was -2.41.


China Power International Development Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Power International Development'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.

China Power International Development Beneish M-Score Chart

China Power International Development 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 -2.03 -1.99 -2.44 -2.59 -2.52

China Power International Development Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -2.44 0.00 -2.59 0.00 -2.52

STU:HPD vs NEE, SO, DUK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, China Power International Development'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.


China Power International Development Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Power International Development's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Power International Development's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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China Power International Development 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 China Power International Development 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 * 1.2628+0.528 * 0.9064+0.404 * 1.109+0.892 * 0.836+0.115 * 0.956
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1574+4.679 * -0.04112-0.327 * 0.9874
=-2.61

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €5,456 Mil.
Revenue was €5,945 Mil.
Gross Profit was €4,004 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €6,988 Mil.
Total Assets was €44,567 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €30,804 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €1,846 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €157 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €11,181 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €18,320 Mil.
Net Income was €413 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €2,245 Mil.
Total Receivables was €5,168 Mil.
Revenue was €7,111 Mil.
Gross Profit was €4,341 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €6,773 Mil.
Total Assets was €44,657 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €31,762 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €1,815 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €162 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €12,223 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €17,715 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)
=(5456.263 / 5944.905) / (5168.27 / 7111.022)
=0.917805 / 0.726797
=1.2628

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)
=(4341.098 / 7111.022) / (4003.795 / 5944.905)
=0.610475 / 0.673483
=0.9064

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 - (6987.781 + 30803.552) / 44566.743) / (1 - (6773.339 + 31761.996) / 44657.114)
=0.152028 / 0.137084
=1.109

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
=5944.905 / 7111.022
=0.836

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))
=(1815.143 / (1815.143 + 31761.996)) / (1846.215 / (1846.215 + 30803.552))
=0.054059 / 0.056546
=0.956

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)
=(156.782 / 5944.905) / (162.032 / 7111.022)
=0.026372 / 0.022786
=1.1574

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)
=((18320.212 + 11180.707) / 44566.743) / ((17714.604 + 12222.609) / 44657.114)
=0.661949 / 0.670379
=0.9874

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
=(412.749 - 0 - 2245.346) / 44566.743
=-0.04112

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.

China Power International Development has a M-score of -2.61 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 -2.52 mean?
China Power International Development (STU:HPD) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.52 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on China Power International Development and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Power International Development ranks #276 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 56.8%.
Is China Power International Development's Beneish M-Score too high?
China Power International Development's current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. Based on the distribution chart, China Power International Development ranks #276 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Power International Development has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Power International Development's Beneish M-Score compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China Power International Development ranks #276 out of 486 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places China Power International Development 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 China Power International Development and its competitors. China Power International Development's current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Power International Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Power International Development (STU:HPD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.33, compared to a current price of €0.30 — trading 9.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. China Power International Development's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 8 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 China Power International Development (STU:HPD), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.52 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 China Power International Development (STU:HPD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Power International Development stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.30 is trading 9.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.33. GuruFocus considers China Power International Development to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:HPD:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.52
  • GF Value™: €0.33 vs. price of €0.30 (9.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 8 warning signs

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


China Power International Development Business Description

Other Exchanges 02380:Hong Kong
Address 18 Harbour Road, Suite 6301, 63th Floor, Central Plaza, Wanchai, Hong Kong, HKG
China Power International Development Ltd is an integrated energy group that owns coal-fired power, hydropower, nuclear power, and renewable energy resources in the PRC. The company has expanded its business into the areas of hydropower, wind power, photovoltaic power, thermal power, energy storage, green power transportation, and integrated energy services through continuous development. The group recognizes revenue from sales of electricity to regional and provincial power grid companies; the provision of power generation and Energy storage revenue. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from the PRC.
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