Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co (SZSE:000629) Beneish M-Score: -3.08 (As of Aug. 14, 2026)

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SZSE:000629 Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co Ltd SZSE:000629
65 GF Score
Price ¥3.07
GF Value ¥2.52
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co Beneish M-Score?

Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co SZSE:000629 +0.33% 65 Beneish M-Score is -3.08 as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates SZSE:000629 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥2.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 678 Metals & Mining companies, Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co ranks better than 85.1% 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 -3.08 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SZSE:000629' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.51   Med: -2.61   Max: -1.06
Current: -3.08

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co was -1.06. The lowest was -5.51. And the median was -2.61.


Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources 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.

Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources 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 -3.03 -2.46 -1.68 -2.63 -2.75

Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources 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 -2.58 -2.68 -2.69 -2.75 -3.08

Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources 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.


Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources 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 Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources 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 * 1.0309+0.528 * 0.6347+0.404 * 1.1107+0.892 * 0.7871+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.6745+4.679 * -0.0385-0.327 * 0.9902
=-3.08

* 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 ¥457 Mil.
Revenue was 2476.059 + 2358.473 + 2277.866 + 2132.056 = ¥9,244 Mil.
Gross Profit was 259.055 + 347.737 + 243.33 + 130.92 = ¥981 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥5,758 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥14,698 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥6,493 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥177 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥1,464 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥193 Mil.
Net Income was 71.868 + 55.335 + 50.649 + -101.295 = ¥77 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 163.279 + 61.119 + 376.926 + 41.107 = ¥642 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥563 Mil.
Revenue was 2121.816 + 2735.202 + 3316.057 + 3571.289 = ¥11,744 Mil.
Gross Profit was 78.601 + 280.69 + 204.252 + 227.55 = ¥791 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥6,142 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥15,020 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥6,627 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥134 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥1,677 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥34 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)
=(456.636 / 9244.454) / (562.736 / 11744.364)
=0.049396 / 0.047915
=1.0309

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)
=(791.093 / 11744.364) / (981.042 / 9244.454)
=0.067359 / 0.106122
=0.6347

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 - (5757.811 + 6493.267) / 14697.91) / (1 - (6141.727 + 6626.669) / 15019.683)
=0.166475 / 0.149889
=1.1107

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
=9244.454 / 11744.364
=0.7871

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 + 6626.669)) / (0 / (0 + 6493.267))
=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)
=(176.621 / 9244.454) / (133.998 / 11744.364)
=0.019106 / 0.01141
=1.6745

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)
=((193.227 + 1463.926) / 14697.91) / ((33.516 + 1676.638) / 15019.683)
=0.112748 / 0.113861
=0.9902

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
=(76.557 - 0 - 642.431) / 14697.91
=-0.0385

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.

Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co has a M-score of -3.08 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 -3.08 mean?
Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co (SZSE:000629) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.08 as of Aug. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co ranks #101 out of 678 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.08. Based on the distribution chart, Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co ranks #101 out of 678 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co ranks #101 out of 678 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co in the top 15% 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co and its competitors. Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co (SZSE:000629) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥2.52, compared to a current price of ¥3.07 — trading 21.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.08. Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co (SZSE:000629), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.08 as of Aug. 14, 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 Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co (SZSE:000629) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥3.07 is trading 21.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥2.52. GuruFocus considers Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SZSE:000629:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.08
  • GF Value™: ¥2.52 vs. price of ¥3.07 (21.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:000629 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co Business Description

Address No. 21, West Section of Gangcheng Avenue, Panzhihua Cultural Plaza, East District, Sichuan Province, Panzhihua, CHN, 617067
Pangang Group Vanadium & Titanium Resources Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and distributing vanadium pentoxide, vanadium iron, high-vanadium iron, vanadium trioxide, vanadium nitrogen alloy, titanium dioxide, and titanium dioxide. The company's products are used in steel, chemical, military, electronics, and other industries.
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