Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co (SZSE:002999) Beneish M-Score: -2.53 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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SZSE:002999 Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co Ltd SZSE:002999
71 GF Score
Price ¥5.39
GF Value ¥6.21
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co Beneish M-Score?

Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co SZSE:002999 +3.85% 71 Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates SZSE:002999 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥6.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 243 Agriculture companies, Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co ranks better than 61.73% 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 -2.53 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SZSE:002999' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.29   Med: -2.26   Max: -0.86
Current: -2.53

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co was -0.86. The lowest was -3.29. And the median was -2.26.


Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production 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 Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production 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 -3.23 -1.41 -1.59 -1.90 -2.75

Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production 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 -2.87 -2.50 -2.65 -2.75 -2.53

SZSE:002999 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production 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 Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co Beneish M-Score vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production 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 Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production 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 * 1.385+0.528 * 0.7594+0.404 * 0.8411+0.892 * 0.8984+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9862+4.679 * -0.021988-0.327 * 1.0599
=-2.53

* 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 ¥863 Mil.
Revenue was 3957.471 + 3173.425 + 2714.183 + 3768.465 = ¥13,614 Mil.
Gross Profit was 238.14 + 267.605 + 228.962 + 277.665 = ¥1,012 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥7,991 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥9,908 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥1,532 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥199 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥7,080 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥144 Mil.
Net Income was 8.432 + 24.564 + 12.228 + 8.762 = ¥54 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ¥0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -68.896 + 1186.843 + -402.945 + -443.149 = ¥272 Mil.
Total Receivables was ¥694 Mil.
Revenue was 3934.069 + 3061.452 + 3098.081 + 5059.662 = ¥15,153 Mil.
Gross Profit was 228.283 + 224.756 + 166.726 + 236.035 = ¥856 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥6,693 Mil.
Total Assets was ¥8,468 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ¥1,383 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ¥0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ¥225 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥5,781 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥44 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)
=(863.234 / 13613.544) / (693.751 / 15153.264)
=0.06341 / 0.045782
=1.385

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)
=(855.8 / 15153.264) / (1012.372 / 13613.544)
=0.056476 / 0.074365
=0.7594

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 - (7990.636 + 1532.432) / 9908.381) / (1 - (6693.436 + 1382.902) / 8467.836)
=0.038888 / 0.046234
=0.8411

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
=13613.544 / 15153.264
=0.8984

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 + 1382.902)) / (0 / (0 + 1532.432))
=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)
=(199.301 / 13613.544) / (224.955 / 15153.264)
=0.01464 / 0.014845
=0.9862

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)
=((144.005 + 7080.204) / 9908.381) / ((44.364 + 5780.808) / 8467.836)
=0.729101 / 0.687917
=1.0599

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
=(53.986 - 0 - 271.853) / 9908.381
=-0.021988

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 Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co has a M-score of -2.53 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 -2.53 mean?
Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co (SZSE:002999) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.53 as of Jul. 23, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co ranks #93 out of 243 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 38.3%.
Is Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Based on the distribution chart, Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co ranks #93 out of 243 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co ranks #93 out of 243 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production 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 an Agriculture company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Agriculture 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 Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co and its competitors. Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co (SZSE:002999) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.21, compared to a current price of ¥5.39 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co (SZSE:002999), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jul. 23, 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 Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co (SZSE:002999) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥5.39 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.21. GuruFocus considers Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SZSE:002999:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.53
  • GF Value™: ¥6.21 vs. price of ¥5.39 (13.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:002999 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co Business Description

Address 709 Dongfeng East Road, Yuexiu District, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, CHN, 510080
Guangdong Tianhe Agricultural Means Of Production Co Ltd is engaged in sales of fertilizers, pesticides and other agricultural products and provide professional agricultural technology services. The company mainly sells nitrogen fertilizer and potash fertilizer to wholesale customers and industrial customers.
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