New Hope Liuhe Co (SZSE:000876) Beneish M-Score: -2.66 (As of Aug. 27, 2026)

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SZSE:000876 New Hope Liuhe Co Ltd SZSE:000876
54 GF Score
Price ¥7.07
GF Value ¥9.16
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is New Hope Liuhe Co Beneish M-Score?

New Hope Liuhe Co SZSE:000876 +0.86% 54 Beneish M-Score is -2.66 as of Aug. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates SZSE:000876 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥9.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,865 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, New Hope Liuhe Co ranks better than 62.41% 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 -2.66 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for New Hope Liuhe Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SZSE:000876' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -96.74   Med: -2.68   Max: 0.88
Current: -2.66

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of New Hope Liuhe Co was 0.88. The lowest was -96.74. And the median was -2.68.


New Hope Liuhe Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for New Hope Liuhe 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.

New Hope Liuhe Co Beneish M-Score Chart

New Hope Liuhe 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 0.88 -2.66 -1.35 -3.72 -3.00

New Hope Liuhe 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 -3.54 -3.26 -3.23 -3.00 -2.66

SZSE:000876 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, New Hope Liuhe 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.


New Hope Liuhe Co Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, New Hope Liuhe Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where New Hope Liuhe Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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New Hope Liuhe 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 New Hope Liuhe 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 * 0.9077+0.528 * 1.6808+0.404 * 1.0168+0.892 * 1.0595+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1421+4.679 * -0.102896-0.327 * 1.0235
=-2.66

* 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 ¥2,564 Mil.
Revenue was 27292.163 + 26352.666 + 28879.052 + 27207.484 = ¥109,731 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1428.017 + 770.84 + 1878.198 + 2014.36 = ¥6,091 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥23,614 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥116,393 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥52,993 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥891 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥44,241 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥36,954 Mil.
Net Income was -897.707 + -2544.342 + 5.126 + 310.176 = ¥-3,127 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 438.318 + 1542.584 + 2681.87 + 4186.813 = ¥8,850 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥2,667 Mil.
Revenue was 24417.097 + 25853.813 + 27631.772 + 25668.925 = ¥103,572 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2049.872 + 2531.268 + 3200.059 + 1882.396 = ¥9,664 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥22,554 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥117,944 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥55,741 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥736 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥49,918 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥30,468 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)
=(2564.464 / 109731.365) / (2666.577 / 103571.607)
=0.02337 / 0.025746
=0.9077

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)
=(9663.595 / 103571.607) / (6091.415 / 109731.365)
=0.093304 / 0.055512
=1.6808

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 - (23613.78 + 52993.356) / 116392.803) / (1 - (22554.027 + 55741.298) / 117943.565)
=0.341822 / 0.336163
=1.0168

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
=109731.365 / 103571.607
=1.0595

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 + 55741.298)) / (0 / (0 + 52993.356))
=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)
=(890.552 / 109731.365) / (736.03 / 103571.607)
=0.008116 / 0.007106
=1.1421

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)
=((36954.341 + 44240.545) / 116392.803) / ((30468.004 + 49918.169) / 117943.565)
=0.697594 / 0.681565
=1.0235

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
=(-3126.747 - 0 - 8849.585) / 116392.803
=-0.102896

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.

New Hope Liuhe Co has a M-score of -2.66 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 -2.66 mean?
New Hope Liuhe Co (SZSE:000876) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.66 as of Aug. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on New Hope Liuhe Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, New Hope Liuhe Co ranks #701 out of 1865 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is New Hope Liuhe Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
New Hope Liuhe Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. Based on the distribution chart, New Hope Liuhe Co ranks #701 out of 1865 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, New Hope Liuhe Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New Hope Liuhe Co's Beneish M-Score compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, New Hope Liuhe Co ranks #701 out of 1865 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts New Hope Liuhe 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 New Hope Liuhe Co and its competitors. New Hope Liuhe Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New Hope Liuhe Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Hope Liuhe Co (SZSE:000876) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥9.16, compared to a current price of ¥7.07 — trading 22.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. New Hope Liuhe Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 New Hope Liuhe Co (SZSE:000876), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.66 as of Aug. 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 New Hope Liuhe Co (SZSE:000876) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Hope Liuhe Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥7.07 is trading 22.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥9.16. GuruFocus considers New Hope Liuhe Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SZSE:000876:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.66
  • GF Value™: ¥9.16 vs. price of ¥7.07 (22.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:000876 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


New Hope Liuhe Co Business Description

Address 376, Jinshi Road, Jinjiang Industrial Park, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, CHN, 610063
New Hope Liuhe Co Ltd is engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry products. The company focuses on the development of feed, breeding, meat products, and financial investment. It derives maximum revenue from China and also has a presence in Vietnam, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Egypt.
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