Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co (SZSE:002877) Beneish M-Score: -2.44 (As of Aug. 26, 2026)

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SZSE:002877 Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co Ltd SZSE:002877
85 GF Score
Price ¥7.37
GF Value ¥9.07
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co Beneish M-Score?

Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co SZSE:002877 -2.12% 85 Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates SZSE:002877 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥9.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,927 Industrial Products companies, Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co ranks worse than 50.09% 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 -2.44 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SZSE:002877' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.76   Med: -2.04   Max: 2.08
Current: -2.44

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co was 2.08. The lowest was -2.76. And the median was -2.04.


Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering 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.

Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering 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 -1.99 -1.84 -2.31 -1.92 -2.57

Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering 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 -2.21 -2.40 -2.29 -2.57 -2.44

SZSE:002877 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering 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.


Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering 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 Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering 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 * 1.1483+0.528 * 0.9564+0.404 * 0.935+0.892 * 0.9999+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0133+4.679 * -0.008365-0.327 * 1.006
=-2.44

* 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 ¥777 Mil.
Revenue was 197.239 + 244.745 + 294.596 + 318.817 = ¥1,055 Mil.
Gross Profit was 54.051 + 68.253 + 76.946 + 92.686 = ¥292 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥1,523 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥2,427 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥787 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥74 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥1,090 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥115 Mil.
Net Income was 6.075 + 6.293 + -3.435 + 14.963 = ¥24 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -21.317 + 82.068 + -20.803 + 4.246 = ¥44 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥677 Mil.
Revenue was 184.113 + 308.507 + 238.902 + 324.002 = ¥1,056 Mil.
Gross Profit was 58.029 + 65.038 + 63.093 + 93.074 = ¥279 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥1,430 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥2,373 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥820 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥73 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥1,008 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥163 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)
=(777.222 / 1055.397) / (676.949 / 1055.524)
=0.736426 / 0.641339
=1.1483

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)
=(279.234 / 1055.524) / (291.936 / 1055.397)
=0.264545 / 0.276612
=0.9564

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 - (1522.931 + 786.664) / 2426.608) / (1 - (1430.3 + 820.491) / 2373.187)
=0.048221 / 0.051575
=0.935

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
=1055.397 / 1055.524
=0.9999

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 + 820.491)) / (0 / (0 + 786.664))
=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)
=(74.069 / 1055.397) / (73.103 / 1055.524)
=0.070181 / 0.069258
=1.0133

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)
=((114.501 + 1090.216) / 2426.608) / ((163.18 + 1008.012) / 2373.187)
=0.496461 / 0.49351
=1.006

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
=(23.896 - 0 - 44.194) / 2426.608
=-0.008365

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.

Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co has a M-score of -2.44 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 -2.44 mean?
Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co (SZSE:002877) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.44 as of Aug. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co ranks #1466 out of 2927 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Based on the distribution chart, Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co ranks #1466 out of 2927 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co ranks #1466 out of 2927 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering 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 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 Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co and its competitors. Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co (SZSE:002877) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥9.07, compared to a current price of ¥7.37 — trading 18.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 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 Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co (SZSE:002877), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Aug. 26, 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 Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co (SZSE:002877) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥7.37 is trading 18.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥9.07. GuruFocus considers Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SZSE:002877:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.44
  • GF Value™: ¥9.07 vs. price of ¥7.37 (18.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:002877 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co Business Description

Address No. 258 Xida Road, Meicun Wuxi New District, Jiangsu, Wuxi, CHN, 214112
Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development, manufacturing, sales and service of intelligent control valves in the field of industrial process control. It offers customers with industrial solution control valve solutions under various working conditions. The product portfolio of the company includes P/J series single seat valve, R series ball valve, F series anti-corrosion, W series butterfly valve, T series three-way valve, Z series special valve, Y series self-operated valve, and Q series pneumatic actuator. The company's products and technologies are used in petroleum, chemical, steel, metallurgy, textile, energy, electricity, food, environmental protection and other industries.
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