Cheryong Electric Co (XKRX:033100) Beneish M-Score: -2.67 (As of Sep. 21, 2026)

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XKRX:033100 Cheryong Electric Co Ltd XKRX:033100
86 GF Score
Price ₩48,150.00
GF Value ₩35,088.69
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Cheryong Electric Co Beneish M-Score?

Cheryong Electric Co XKRX:033100 +3.44% 86 Beneish M-Score is -2.67 as of Sep. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKRX:033100 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩35,088.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,942 Industrial Products companies, Cheryong Electric Co ranks better than 71.07% 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 -2.67 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKRX:033100' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.81   Med: -2.67   Max: 0.2
Current: -2.67

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Cheryong Electric Co was 0.20. The lowest was -3.81. And the median was -2.67.


Cheryong Electric Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cheryong Electric 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.

Cheryong Electric Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Cheryong Electric 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 -3.21 0.12 -1.31 -3.09 -3.00

Cheryong Electric Co 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 -2.99 -2.70 -3.01 -3.05 -3.06

XKRX:033100 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Cheryong Electric 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.


Cheryong Electric Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Cheryong Electric Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cheryong Electric 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 Cheryong Electric 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 * 0.9166+0.528 * 1.0223+0.404 * 0.9037+0.892 * 0.7964+0.115 * 2.4474
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.4926+4.679 * -0.007783-0.327 * 0.8435
=-2.67

* 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 ₩21,065 Mil.
Revenue was 35649.312 + 34673.495 + 43706.522 + 69750.1 = ₩183,779 Mil.
Gross Profit was 18777.282 + 15635.034 + 19749.986 + 38518.608 = ₩92,681 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₩211,144 Mil.
Total Assets was ₩283,416 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₩65,814 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₩2,057 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₩47,547 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₩34,464 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₩326 Mil.
Net Income was 17907.038 + 7986.538 + 8756.065 + 19790.682 = ₩54,440 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₩0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1080.792 + 12106.951 + 14970.195 + 28488.262 = ₩56,646 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₩28,859 Mil.
Revenue was 60357.879 + 50202.512 + 50766.741 + 69436.15 = ₩230,763 Mil.
Gross Profit was 32612.161 + 25146.17 + 24338.754 + 36867.601 = ₩118,965 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₩220,205 Mil.
Total Assets was ₩247,784 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₩21,331 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₩1,709 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₩39,999 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₩35,621 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₩439 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)
=(21065.33 / 183779.429) / (28858.98 / 230763.282)
=0.114623 / 0.125059
=0.9166

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)
=(118964.687 / 230763.282) / (92680.909 / 183779.429)
=0.515527 / 0.504305
=1.0223

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 - (211144.075 + 65814.01) / 283416.294) / (1 - (220204.64 + 21331.459) / 247784.301)
=0.022787 / 0.025216
=0.9037

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
=183779.429 / 230763.282
=0.7964

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))
=(1709.027 / (1709.027 + 21331.459)) / (2057.026 / (2057.026 + 65814.01))
=0.074175 / 0.030308
=2.4474

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)
=(47546.542 / 183779.429) / (39998.747 / 230763.282)
=0.258715 / 0.173332
=1.4926

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)
=((325.689 + 34463.973) / 283416.294) / ((439.312 + 35621.376) / 247784.301)
=0.122751 / 0.145533
=0.8435

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
=(54440.323 - 0 - 56646.199) / 283416.294
=-0.007783

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.

Cheryong Electric Co has a M-score of -2.67 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 -2.67 mean?
Cheryong Electric Co (XKRX:033100) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.67 as of Sep. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Cheryong Electric Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheryong Electric Co ranks #851 out of 2942 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 28.9%.
Is Cheryong Electric Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Cheryong Electric Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. Based on the distribution chart, Cheryong Electric Co ranks #851 out of 2942 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cheryong Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheryong Electric Co's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Cheryong Electric Co ranks #851 out of 2942 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Cheryong Electric 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 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 Cheryong Electric Co and its competitors. Cheryong Electric Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cheryong Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheryong Electric Co (XKRX:033100) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩35,088.69, compared to a current price of ₩48,150.00 — trading 37.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. Cheryong Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Cheryong Electric Co (XKRX:033100), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.67 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 Cheryong Electric Co (XKRX:033100) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheryong Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₩48,150.00 is trading 37.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₩35,088.69. GuruFocus considers Cheryong Electric Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:033100:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.67
  • GF Value™: ₩35,088.69 vs. price of ₩48,150.00 (37.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:033100 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cheryong Electric Co Business Description

Address 628 Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, SEOUL, KOR, 04969
Cheryong Electric Co Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and sale of transformers, switches, and GIS. Its products are Transmission Materials, Distribution Materials, Underground Materials, Communication Materials, Railway Materials, and Other Materials.
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