Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co (SZSE:000949) Beneish M-Score: -2.42 (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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SZSE:000949 Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co Ltd SZSE:000949
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Price ¥5.96
GF Value ¥4.05
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co Beneish M-Score?

Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co SZSE:000949 +1.19% 60 Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates SZSE:000949 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 999 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co ranks worse than 58.06% 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 -2.42 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SZSE:000949' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.35   Med: -2.44   Max: 1.94
Current: -2.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co was 1.94. The lowest was -11.35. And the median was -2.44.


Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Xinxiang Chemical Fiber 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.

Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Xinxiang Chemical Fiber 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 -2.69 0.99 -2.60 -2.20 -2.43

Xinxiang Chemical Fiber 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 -2.31 -2.06 -2.16 -2.43 -2.42

Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Xinxiang Chemical Fiber 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.


Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Xinxiang Chemical Fiber 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 Xinxiang Chemical Fiber 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 * 1.1908+0.528 * 0.9439+0.404 * 1.0237+0.892 * 1.1255+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.4736+4.679 * -0.031963-0.327 * 0.9268
=-2.42

* 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 ¥2,025 Mil.
Revenue was 2216.821 + 2116.808 + 2002.27 + 1857.117 = ¥8,193 Mil.
Gross Profit was 288.895 + 218.807 + 213.552 + 186.887 = ¥908 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥5,093 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥12,822 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥6,913 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥122 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥2,832 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥2,955 Mil.
Net Income was 115.997 + 64.78 + 70.475 + 35.097 = ¥286 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 386.895 + 293.171 + 132.155 + -116.042 = ¥696 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥1,511 Mil.
Revenue was 1880.605 + 1808.187 + 1762.234 + 1828.28 = ¥7,279 Mil.
Gross Profit was 158.915 + 165.544 + 187.672 + 249.431 = ¥762 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥5,117 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥13,331 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥7,387 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥73 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥3,427 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥3,065 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)
=(2025.203 / 8193.016) / (1510.999 / 7279.306)
=0.247187 / 0.207575
=1.1908

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)
=(761.562 / 7279.306) / (908.141 / 8193.016)
=0.10462 / 0.110843
=0.9439

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 - (5093.374 + 6913.395) / 12822.175) / (1 - (5116.588 + 7386.583) / 13331.31)
=0.063593 / 0.06212
=1.0237

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
=8193.016 / 7279.306
=1.1255

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 + 7386.583)) / (0 / (0 + 6913.395))
=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)
=(121.578 / 8193.016) / (73.305 / 7279.306)
=0.014839 / 0.01007
=1.4736

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)
=((2955.261 + 2831.532) / 12822.175) / ((3065.371 + 3426.695) / 13331.31)
=0.451311 / 0.486979
=0.9268

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
=(286.349 - 0 - 696.179) / 12822.175
=-0.031963

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.

Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co has a M-score of -2.42 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 -2.42 mean?
Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co (SZSE:000949) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.42 as of Aug. 02, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co ranks #580 out of 999 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 58.1%.
Is Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Based on the distribution chart, Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co ranks #580 out of 999 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co ranks #580 out of 999 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co 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 a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co and its competitors. Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co (SZSE:000949) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.05, compared to a current price of ¥5.96 — trading 47.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 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 Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co (SZSE:000949), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Aug. 02, 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 Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co (SZSE:000949) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥5.96 is trading 47.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.05. GuruFocus considers Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SZSE:000949:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.42
  • GF Value™: ¥4.05 vs. price of ¥5.96 (47.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:000949 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co Business Description

Address South side of Xinchang Road, Economic and Technological Development Zone, Henan, Xinxiang, CHN, 453000
Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co Ltd is engaged in Manufacturing, dyeing and finishing, and sales of viscose fiber, synthetic fiber, yarn, thread and textiles; leasing of self-owned properties; equipment leasing and technical services to foreign entities; sales of by-product sodium sulfate; export of self-produced products and related technologies; import and export of raw and auxiliary materials, machinery and equipment, instruments and meters, spare parts and related technologies required for the company's production and scientific research; processing of imported materials and processing with supplied materials and compensation trade; external heating supply and related technical consulting services.
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