Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co (SZSE:002101) Beneish M-Score: -2.59 (As of Sep. 06, 2026)

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SZSE:002101 Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co Ltd SZSE:002101
68 GF Score
Price ¥8.73
GF Value ¥13.00
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co Beneish M-Score?

Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co SZSE:002101 -0.80% 68 Beneish M-Score is -2.59 as of Sep. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates SZSE:002101 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥13.00 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co ranks better than 67.45% 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 -2.59 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SZSE:002101' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.45   Med: -2.52   Max: -1.09
Current: -2.59

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co was -1.09. The lowest was -3.45. And the median was -2.52.


Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings 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.

Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings 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 -2.64 -2.64 -2.43 -2.49 -2.26

Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -2.34 -2.19 -2.26 -2.52 -2.59

SZSE:002101 vs AA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings 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.


Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings 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 Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings 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 * 0.9553+0.528 * 1.0681+0.404 * 1.018+0.892 * 1.05+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8163+4.679 * -0.04127-0.327 * 0.9893
=-2.59

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ¥3,357 Mil.
Revenue was 2225.974 + 1960.204 + 2545.705 + 2382.508 = ¥9,114 Mil.
Gross Profit was 246.117 + 209.567 + 436.38 + 340.014 = ¥1,232 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥7,064 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥14,263 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥4,652 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥226 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥5,378 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥468 Mil.
Net Income was 46.877 + -7.04 + 152.327 + 95.843 = ¥288 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 95.567 + -62.352 + 658.11 + 185.308 = ¥877 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥3,346 Mil.
Revenue was 2171.422 + 2098.848 + 2448.843 + 1960.96 = ¥8,680 Mil.
Gross Profit was 283.52 + 264.13 + 391.667 + 313.924 = ¥1,253 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥7,107 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥14,119 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥4,536 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥263 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥5,592 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥257 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)
=(3356.55 / 9114.391) / (3346.13 / 8680.073)
=0.368269 / 0.385496
=0.9553

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)
=(1253.241 / 8680.073) / (1232.078 / 9114.391)
=0.144381 / 0.135179
=1.0681

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 - (7064.455 + 4652.314) / 14262.714) / (1 - (7106.908 + 4536.303) / 14118.939)
=0.178504 / 0.175348
=1.018

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
=9114.391 / 8680.073
=1.05

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 + 4536.303)) / (0 / (0 + 4652.314))
=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)
=(225.589 / 9114.391) / (263.192 / 8680.073)
=0.024751 / 0.030321
=0.8163

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)
=((467.649 + 5377.706) / 14262.714) / ((256.777 + 5592.018) / 14118.939)
=0.409835 / 0.414252
=0.9893

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
=(288.007 - 0 - 876.633) / 14262.714
=-0.04127

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.

Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co has a M-score of -2.59 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 -2.59 mean?
Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co (SZSE:002101) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.59 as of Sep. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co ranks #223 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. Based on the distribution chart, Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co ranks #223 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score compare to AA?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co ranks #223 out of 685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings 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 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 Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co and its competitors. Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co (SZSE:002101) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥13.00, compared to a current price of ¥8.73 — trading 32.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co (SZSE:002101), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.59 as of Sep. 06, 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 Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co (SZSE:002101) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥8.73 is trading 32.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥13.00. GuruFocus considers Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SZSE:002101:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.59
  • GF Value™: ¥13.00 vs. price of ¥8.73 (32.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:002101 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co Business Description

Address No. 168 Century Avenue, Jindu, Gaoyao, Guangdong, CHN, 526108
Guangdong Hongtu Technology Holdings Co Ltd is a manufacturer of precision aluminum alloy die castings in southern China. Its products include Automotive parts, Telecommunication parts, and Mechanical parts. Its aluminum alloy die casting parts are mainly applied for automobiles, motorcycles, household appliances, electronic devices, communication equipment and machinery.
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