Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology (SZSE:002690) Beneish M-Score: -2.84 (As of Sep. 16, 2026)

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SZSE:002690 Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology Inc SZSE:002690
99 GF Score
Price ¥15.50
GF Value ¥18.58
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology Beneish M-Score?

Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology SZSE:002690 +0.65% 99 Beneish M-Score is -2.84 as of Sep. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates SZSE:002690 with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥18.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,941 Industrial Products companies, Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology ranks better than 81.5% 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 -2.84 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SZSE:002690' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.3   Med: -2.31   Max: -1.03
Current: -2.84

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology was -1.03. The lowest was -3.30. And the median was -2.31.


Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology'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.

Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology Beneish M-Score Chart

Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology 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 -2.79 -1.52 -2.12 -3.17 -3.10

Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology 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 -3.46 -3.27 -3.09 -2.97 -2.90

SZSE:002690 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology'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.


Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology 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 Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology 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 * 0.8664+0.528 * 0.9271+0.404 * 0.7934+0.892 * 1.0195+0.115 * 1.0733
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9811+4.679 * -0.034401-0.327 * 0.9852
=-2.85

* 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 ¥396 Mil.
Revenue was 663.375 + 402.139 + 712.829 + 671.489 = ¥2,450 Mil.
Gross Profit was 356.605 + 216.046 + 397.315 + 360.228 = ¥1,330 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥2,526 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥3,237 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥488 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥34 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥391 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥626 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥0 Mil.
Net Income was 198.983 + 115.969 + 200.257 + 216.097 = ¥731 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 312.482 + -38.791 + 313.607 + 255.373 = ¥843 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥448 Mil.
Revenue was 630.205 + 392.34 + 732.792 + 647.724 = ¥2,403 Mil.
Gross Profit was 326.648 + 198.425 + 365.557 + 319.027 = ¥1,210 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥2,450 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥3,185 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥457 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥35 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥391 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥625 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥0 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)
=(395.519 / 2449.832) / (447.805 / 2403.061)
=0.161448 / 0.186348
=0.8664

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)
=(1209.657 / 2403.061) / (1330.193 / 2449.832)
=0.503382 / 0.542973
=0.9271

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 - (2526.322 + 487.548) / 3237.256) / (1 - (2450.432 + 457.248) / 3184.678)
=0.069005 / 0.086978
=0.7934

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
=2449.832 / 2403.061
=1.0195

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))
=(34.647 / (34.647 + 457.248)) / (34.241 / (34.241 + 487.548))
=0.070436 / 0.065623
=1.0733

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)
=(391.48 / 2449.832) / (391.392 / 2403.061)
=0.159799 / 0.162872
=0.9811

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)
=((0 + 625.558) / 3237.256) / ((0 + 624.631) / 3184.678)
=0.193237 / 0.196136
=0.9852

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
=(731.307 - 0 - 842.672) / 3237.256
=-0.034401

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.

Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology has a M-score of -2.85 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 -2.84 mean?
Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology (SZSE:002690) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.84 as of Sep. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology ranks #544 out of 2941 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 18.5%.
Is Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology's current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. Based on the distribution chart, Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology ranks #544 out of 2941 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology ranks #544 out of 2941 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology in the top 19% 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology and its competitors. Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology's current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology (SZSE:002690) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥18.58, compared to a current price of ¥15.50 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 with 2 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 Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology (SZSE:002690), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.84 as of Sep. 16, 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 Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology (SZSE:002690) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥15.50 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥18.58. GuruFocus considers Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SZSE:002690:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.84
  • GF Value™: ¥18.58 vs. price of ¥15.50 (16.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 99/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:002690 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology Business Description

Address No. 668 Wangjiang Road, Hefei Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone, Anhui Province, Hefei, CHN, 230088
Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology Inc develops, manufactures and sells photoelectric detection and classification equipment. Its products include Color Sorter, X-ray inspection and others.
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