Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank Co (SZSE:002839) Beneish M-Score: -2.39 (As of Sep. 21, 2026)

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SZSE:002839 Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank Co Ltd SZSE:002839
75 GF Score
Price ¥4.29
GF Value ¥4.01
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank Co Beneish M-Score?

Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank Co SZSE:002839 -0.23% 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.39 as of Sep. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates SZSE:002839 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,387 Banks companies, Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank Co ranks worse than 51.05% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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 -2.39 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SZSE:002839' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.66   Med: -2.41   Max: -1.46
Current: -2.39

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank Co was -1.46. The lowest was -4.66. And the median was -2.41.

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Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank 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 Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank 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 * +0.528 * +0.404 * +0.892 * +0.115 *
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * +4.679 * -0.327 *
=

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was ¥821 Mil.
Revenue was ¥4,731 Mil.
Gross Profit was ¥ Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥ Mil.
Total Assets was ¥227,237 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥945 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥181 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥ Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥ Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥5,077 Mil.
Net Income was ¥1,844 Mil.
Gross Profit was ¥ Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ¥2,550 Mil.
 Total Receivables was ¥472 Mil.
Revenue was ¥4,708 Mil.
Gross Profit was ¥ Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥ Mil.
Total Assets was ¥218,908 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥986 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥233 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥ Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥ Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥6,424 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)
=(820.901 / 4731.281) / (472.435 / 4707.768)
=0.173505 / 0.100352
=

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)
=(0 / 4707.768) / (0 / 4731.281)
=0 / 0
=

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 - (0 + 945.3) / 227237.193) / (1 - (0 + 986.139) / 218908.027)
=0.99584 / 0.995495
=

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
=4731.281 / 4707.768
=

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))
=(232.868 / (232.868 + 986.139)) / (181.485 / (181.485 + 945.3))
=0.191031 / 0.161064
=

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)
=(0 / 4731.281) / (0 / 4707.768)
=0 / 0
=

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)
=((5076.578 + 0) / 227237.193) / ((6424.114 + 0) / 218908.027)
=0.02234 / 0.029346
=

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
=(1844.399 - 0 - 2550.05) / 227237.193
=-0.003105

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.39 mean?
Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank Co (SZSE:002839) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.39 as of Sep. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank Co ranks #708 out of 1387 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank Co ranks #708 out of 1387 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank Co's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank Co ranks #708 out of 1387 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank 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 Banks company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Banks 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 Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank Co and its competitors. Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank Co (SZSE:002839) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.01, compared to a current price of ¥4.29 — trading 7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank Co (SZSE:002839), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.39 as of Sep. 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 Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank Co (SZSE:002839) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥4.29 is trading 7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.01. GuruFocus considers Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SZSE:002839:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.39
  • GF Value™: ¥4.01 vs. price of ¥4.29 (7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:002839 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank Co Business Description

Address No.66 Ren Min Zhong Lu, Jiangsu Province, Zhangjiagang, CHN, 215600
Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank Co Ltd is engaged in providing banking products and services. It offers personal, business, internet and international banking products and services. The company also offers loans to small micro businesses.
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