Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co (SZSE:000598) Beneish M-Score: -2.61 (As of Jul. 30, 2026)

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SZSE:000598 Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co Ltd SZSE:000598
77 GF Score
Price ¥7.26
GF Value ¥7.19
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co Beneish M-Score?

Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co SZSE:000598 -1.89% 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.61 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates SZSE:000598 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 486 Utilities - Regulated companies, Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co ranks better than 51.85% 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 -2.61 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SZSE:000598' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.27   Med: -2.53   Max: -1.73
Current: -2.61

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co was -1.73. The lowest was -3.27. And the median was -2.53.


Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chengdu Xingrong Environment 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.

Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Chengdu Xingrong Environment 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 -2.04 -2.41 -2.61 -2.52 -2.62

Chengdu Xingrong Environment 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 -2.51 -2.49 -2.54 -2.62 -2.61

SZSE:000598 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Chengdu Xingrong Environment 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.


Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Chengdu Xingrong Environment 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 Chengdu Xingrong Environment 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 * 1.1412+0.528 * 0.9487+0.404 * 0.9263+0.892 * 0.9897+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2734+4.679 * -0.033506-0.327 * 0.9564
=-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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ¥4,833 Mil.
Revenue was 2087.04 + 2519.854 + 2355.726 + 2168.801 = ¥9,131 Mil.
Gross Profit was 971.308 + 863.773 + 1223.969 + 981.133 = ¥4,040 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥10,502 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥51,782 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥24,896 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥106 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥9,396 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥14,815 Mil.
Net Income was 527.457 + 240.844 + 789.477 + 466.839 = ¥2,025 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 173.958 + 1301.603 + 1464.706 + 819.349 = ¥3,760 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥4,279 Mil.
Revenue was 2023.253 + 2836.06 + 2204.609 + 2162.114 = ¥9,226 Mil.
Gross Profit was 931.203 + 970.387 + 1054.121 + 917.077 = ¥3,873 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥9,270 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥49,179 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥23,111 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥84 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥10,504 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥13,538 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)
=(4833.386 / 9131.421) / (4279.317 / 9226.036)
=0.529314 / 0.463831
=1.1412

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)
=(3872.788 / 9226.036) / (4040.183 / 9131.421)
=0.419767 / 0.442448
=0.9487

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 - (10501.847 + 24896.03) / 51782.275) / (1 - (9269.912 + 23110.748) / 49178.557)
=0.316409 / 0.34157
=0.9263

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
=9131.421 / 9226.036
=0.9897

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 + 23110.748)) / (0 / (0 + 24896.03))
=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)
=(105.502 / 9131.421) / (83.711 / 9226.036)
=0.011554 / 0.009073
=1.2734

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)
=((14815.286 + 9395.758) / 51782.275) / ((13537.694 + 10503.944) / 49178.557)
=0.467555 / 0.488864
=0.9564

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
=(2024.617 - 0 - 3759.616) / 51782.275
=-0.033506

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.

Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co has a M-score of -2.61 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.61 mean?
Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co (SZSE:000598) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.61 as of Jul. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co ranks #234 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. Based on the distribution chart, Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co ranks #234 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co's Beneish M-Score compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co ranks #234 out of 486 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co in the upper 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 Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co and its competitors. Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co (SZSE:000598) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.19, compared to a current price of ¥7.26 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co (SZSE:000598), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.61 as of Jul. 30, 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 Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co (SZSE:000598) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥7.26 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.19. GuruFocus considers Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SZSE:000598:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.61
  • GF Value™: ¥7.19 vs. price of ¥7.26 (1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:000598 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co Business Description

Address 1000 Jincheng Avenue, High-tech Zone, Qingyang District, Chengdu, CHN, 610041
Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co Ltd is a large-scale water and environmental protection integrated service provider in China. It is mainly engaged in the production and supply of tap water, sewage treatment, utilization of recycled water, sludge disposal, landfill leachate treatment, and waste incineration power generation. The company integrates investment, research, and development, design, construction and operation, and has a complete industrial chain.
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