Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co (XSWX:HUAYO) Beneish M-Score: -1.86 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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XSWX:HUAYO Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Ltd XSWX:HUAYO
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Price $9.80
GF Value $11.68
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What is Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Beneish M-Score?

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co XSWX:HUAYO 90 Beneish M-Score is -1.86 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HUAYO with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.68. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 677 Metals & Mining companies, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co ranks worse than 68.09% 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 -1.86 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XSWX:HUAYO' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.03   Med: -2.26   Max: -0.48
Current: -1.86

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co was -0.48. The lowest was -3.03. And the median was -2.26.


Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt 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.

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt 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 -1.23 -1.69 -2.37 -3.01 -2.07

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt 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 -3.03 -2.58 -2.43 -2.07 -1.86

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt 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.


Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt 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 Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt 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 * 1.307+0.528 * 0.9388+0.404 * 0.9008+0.892 * 1.4274+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9119+4.679 * 0.017986-0.327 * 1.0162
=-1.79

* 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 $1,968 Mil.
Revenue was 3743.961 + 3134.642 + 3052.467 + 2695.467 = $12,627 Mil.
Gross Profit was 774.469 + 655.752 + 510.243 + 451.943 = $2,392 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $11,646 Mil.
Total Assets was $25,343 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $9,951 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $130 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $11,771 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $3,071 Mil.
Net Income was 362.339 + 268.936 + 211.311 + 203.168 = $1,046 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 170.444 + -23.753 + 359.541 + 83.699 = $590 Mil.
Total Receivables was $1,055 Mil.
Revenue was 2461.201 + 2123.062 + 2181.723 + 2079.709 = $8,846 Mil.
Gross Profit was 366.26 + 346.676 + 429.468 + 431.036 = $1,573 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $7,798 Mil.
Total Assets was $19,514 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $8,514 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $100 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $7,500 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $3,746 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)
=(1967.767 / 12626.537) / (1054.764 / 8845.695)
=0.155844 / 0.11924
=1.307

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)
=(1573.44 / 8845.695) / (2392.407 / 12626.537)
=0.177876 / 0.189475
=0.9388

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 - (11646.094 + 9951.467) / 25343.38) / (1 - (7798.388 + 8513.608) / 19513.837)
=0.147803 / 0.164081
=0.9008

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
=12626.537 / 8845.695
=1.4274

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 + 8513.608)) / (0 / (0 + 9951.467))
=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)
=(129.55 / 12626.537) / (99.523 / 8845.695)
=0.01026 / 0.011251
=0.9119

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)
=((3071.293 + 11771.122) / 25343.38) / ((3745.725 + 7500.139) / 19513.837)
=0.585653 / 0.576302
=1.0162

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
=(1045.754 - 0 - 589.931) / 25343.38
=0.017986

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.

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co has a M-score of -1.79 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.86 mean?
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co (XSWX:HUAYO) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.86 as of Jul. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co ranks #461 out of 677 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 68.1%.
Is Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.86. Based on the distribution chart, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co ranks #461 out of 677 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co ranks #461 out of 677 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co and its competitors. Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co stock overvalued right now?
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co (XSWX:HUAYO) has a current Beneish M-Score of -1.86. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.68, compared to a current price of $9.80 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.86. Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co (XSWX:HUAYO), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.86 as of Jul. 29, 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 Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co (XSWX:HUAYO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $9.80 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.68.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:HUAYO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.86
  • GF Value™: $11.68 vs. price of $9.80 (16.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 603799:China
Address No. 18, Wuzhen East Road, Phase II, Tongxiang Economic Development Zone, Zhejiang Province, Tongxiang, CHN, 314500
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Ltd provides metal production and processing services. The company produces cobalt oxide, cobalt carbonate, cobalt hydroxide, cobalt oxalate, cobalt sulfate, cobalt monoxide, copper, nickel, and related products.
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