FSPG Hi-Tech Co (SZSE:000973) Beneish M-Score: 0.89 (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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SZSE:000973 FSPG Hi-Tech Co Ltd SZSE:000973
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What is FSPG Hi-Tech Co Beneish M-Score?

FSPG Hi-Tech Co SZSE:000973 +0.21% 60 Beneish M-Score is 0.89 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates SZSE:000973 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,531 Chemicals companies, FSPG Hi-Tech Co ranks worse than 96.34% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score 0.89 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for FSPG Hi-Tech Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SZSE:000973' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.3   Med: -2.56   Max: 0.89
Current: 0.89

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of FSPG Hi-Tech Co was 0.89. The lowest was -4.30. And the median was -2.56.


FSPG Hi-Tech Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FSPG Hi-Tech 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.

FSPG Hi-Tech Co Beneish M-Score Chart

FSPG Hi-Tech 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 -2.29 -2.53 -2.66 -2.57 -2.58

FSPG Hi-Tech 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 -2.58 -2.58 -2.58 0.89

SZSE:000973 vs DOW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, FSPG Hi-Tech 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.


FSPG Hi-Tech Co Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, FSPG Hi-Tech Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where FSPG Hi-Tech Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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FSPG Hi-Tech 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 FSPG Hi-Tech 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 * 4.77+0.528 * 0.9758+0.404 * 0.4652+0.892 * 1.3633+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.4367+4.679 * 0.037682-0.327 * 1.89
=0.89

* 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 ¥3,025 Mil.
Revenue was 1334.192 + 568.818 + 583.941 + 565.931 = ¥3,053 Mil.
Gross Profit was 370.838 + 85.756 + 121.911 + 131.162 = ¥710 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥6,248 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥20,078 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥11,355 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥100 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥4,510 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥4,736 Mil.
Net Income was 556.493 + 24.106 + 30.929 + 33.078 = ¥645 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -365.973 + 34.606 + 39.172 + 180.235 = ¥-112 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥465 Mil.
Revenue was 512.245 + 591.597 + 568.799 + 566.681 = ¥2,239 Mil.
Gross Profit was 110.62 + 120.414 + 140.455 + 136.488 = ¥508 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥2,007 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥4,901 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥1,596 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥51 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥903 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥292 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)
=(3024.724 / 3052.882) / (465.124 / 2239.322)
=0.990777 / 0.207708
=4.77

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)
=(507.977 / 2239.322) / (709.667 / 3052.882)
=0.226844 / 0.232458
=0.9758

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 - (6248.139 + 11355.095) / 20077.644) / (1 - (2006.51 + 1596.27) / 4901.095)
=0.123242 / 0.264903
=0.4652

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
=3052.882 / 2239.322
=1.3633

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 + 1596.27)) / (0 / (0 + 11355.095))
=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)
=(100.45 / 3052.882) / (51.286 / 2239.322)
=0.032903 / 0.022902
=1.4367

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)
=((4736.097 + 4510.23) / 20077.644) / ((291.636 + 902.599) / 4901.095)
=0.460528 / 0.243667
=1.89

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
=(644.606 - 0 - -111.96) / 20077.644
=0.037682

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.

FSPG Hi-Tech Co has a M-score of 0.89 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 0.89 mean?
FSPG Hi-Tech Co (SZSE:000973) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.89 as of Aug. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on FSPG Hi-Tech Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FSPG Hi-Tech Co ranks #1475 out of 1531 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 96.3%.
Is FSPG Hi-Tech Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
FSPG Hi-Tech Co's current Beneish M-Score is 0.89. Based on the distribution chart, FSPG Hi-Tech Co ranks #1475 out of 1531 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FSPG Hi-Tech 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 FSPG Hi-Tech Co's Beneish M-Score compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, FSPG Hi-Tech Co ranks #1475 out of 1531 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places FSPG Hi-Tech 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 FSPG Hi-Tech Co and its competitors. FSPG Hi-Tech Co's current Beneish M-Score is 0.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FSPG Hi-Tech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FSPG Hi-Tech Co (SZSE:000973) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.06, compared to a current price of ¥14.43 — trading 104.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.89. FSPG Hi-Tech Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 10 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 FSPG Hi-Tech Co (SZSE:000973), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.89 as of Aug. 21, 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 FSPG Hi-Tech Co (SZSE:000973) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FSPG Hi-Tech Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥14.43 is trading 104.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.06. GuruFocus considers FSPG Hi-Tech Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SZSE:000973:

  • Beneish M-Score: 0.89
  • GF Value™: ¥7.06 vs. price of ¥14.43 (104.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:000973 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


FSPG Hi-Tech Co Business Description

Address No. 7, Qinggong Third Road, Zhangcha Street, Building 2, Chancheng District, Foshan, CHN, 528000
FSPG Hi-Tech Co Ltd is a China-based company mainly engaged in the research and development, production, and sale of new energy, new materials, energy-saving technologies, and environmental protection products. The company offers Packaging materials, such as BOPA, BOPP drinking straw, and cigarette packaging materials, and laminated AL films; Electric and optical materials, such as BOPP capacitor and polarizer films; Construction materials comprising woven fabrics and PE-Xc pipes; Personal Healthcare & Clothing materials, such as PE Casting Embossed Film and EasyTexTM and Advertisement & Labeling Material includes PVC Film For Graphics Use.
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