BYD Co (WBO:BY6) Beneish M-Score: -2.66 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


WBO:BY6 BYD Co Ltd WBO:BY6
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Price €8.58
GF Value €10.65
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is BYD Co Beneish M-Score?

BYD Co WBO:BY6 +1.34% 87 Beneish M-Score is -2.66 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:BY6 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Vehicles & Parts companies, BYD Co ranks better than 61.19% 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 -2.66 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

WBO:BY6' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.78   Med: -2.82   Max: 6.91
Current: -2.66

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of BYD Co was 6.91. The lowest was -3.78. And the median was -2.82.


BYD Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BYD 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.

BYD Co Beneish M-Score Chart

BYD 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 -3.29 -3.39 -3.36 -2.85 -2.85

BYD 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 -2.88 -3.13 -3.17 -2.85 -2.66

WBO:BY6 vs TSLA, GM, F: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, BYD 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.


BYD Co Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, BYD Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BYD Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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BYD 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 BYD 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 * 0.9011+0.528 * 1.1102+0.404 * 1.1766+0.892 * 0.899+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1079+4.679 * -0.027486-0.327 * 0.9991
=-2.68

* 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 €6,620 Mil.
Revenue was 18854.18 + 28821.459 + 23320.963 + 24260.219 = €95,257 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3545.758 + 5025.629 + 4107.928 + 3946.055 = €16,625 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €49,671 Mil.
Total Assets was €113,216 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €43,767 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €1,891 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €60,916 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €9,300 Mil.
Net Income was 512.636 + 1125.925 + 935.62 + 767.403 = €3,342 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 350.2 + 2217.699 + 1077.876 + 2807.633 = €6,453 Mil.
Total Receivables was €8,172 Mil.
Revenue was 21737.742 + 36051.869 + 25609.562 + 22561.012 = €105,960 Mil.
Gross Profit was 4361.964 + 7087.875 + 5153.095 + 3928.672 = €20,532 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €52,315 Mil.
Total Assets was €107,250 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €39,011 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €1,898 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €64,539 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,039 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)
=(6619.857 / 95256.821) / (8171.5 / 105960.185)
=0.069495 / 0.077119
=0.9011

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)
=(20531.606 / 105960.185) / (16625.37 / 95256.821)
=0.193767 / 0.174532
=1.1102

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 - (49670.879 + 43766.798) / 113216.084) / (1 - (52314.66 + 39010.753) / 107250.025)
=0.174696 / 0.148481
=1.1766

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
=95256.821 / 105960.185
=0.899

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 + 39010.753)) / (0 / (0 + 43766.798))
=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)
=(1890.571 / 95256.821) / (1898.193 / 105960.185)
=0.019847 / 0.017914
=1.1079

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)
=((9300.387 + 60915.882) / 113216.084) / ((2039.31 + 64538.962) / 107250.025)
=0.620197 / 0.620776
=0.9991

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
=(3341.584 - 0 - 6453.408) / 113216.084
=-0.027486

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.

BYD Co has a M-score of -2.68 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 -2.66 mean?
BYD Co (WBO:BY6) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.66 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on BYD Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BYD Co ranks #494 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 38.8%.
Is BYD Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
BYD Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. Based on the distribution chart, BYD Co ranks #494 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BYD Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BYD Co's Beneish M-Score compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, BYD Co ranks #494 out of 1273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts BYD 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 BYD Co and its competitors. BYD Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BYD Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BYD Co (WBO:BY6) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.65, compared to a current price of €8.58 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. BYD Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 BYD Co (WBO:BY6), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.66 as of Jun. 25, 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 BYD Co (WBO:BY6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BYD Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €8.58 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.65. GuruFocus considers BYD Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:BY6:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.66
  • GF Value™: €10.65 vs. price of €8.58 (19.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:BY6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BYD Co Business Description

Address Unit 505-510, 1 Science Park E Avenue, 5th Floor, Core Building 1E, Pak Shek Kok, Tai Po, HKG
Founded in 1995, BYD is a leading Chinese manufacturer in the design, development, and production of new energy vehicles, or NEVs. In March 2022, the firm discontinued production of internal combustion engine, or ICE, vehicles. Its products primarily target the growing midpriced mass-market segment in China's passenger vehicle market. The company sold about 4.6 million passenger NEVs in 2025, accounting for 30% of the Chinese passenger NEV market. Besides automobile production, the company is also engaged in handset components and assembly services, as well as the rechargeable battery and photovoltaics business. After more than 25 years of development, the company has established over 30 industrial parks worldwide.
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