Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials (HKSE:08490) Beneish M-Score: -2.01 (As of Aug. 09, 2026)

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HKSE:08490 Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials Ltd HKSE:08490
46 GF Score
Price HK$0.12
GF Value HK$0.10
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials Beneish M-Score?

Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials HKSE:08490 +8.18% 46 Beneish M-Score is -2.01 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08490 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 981 Semiconductors companies, Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials ranks worse than 71.25% 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 -2.01 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:08490' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.68   Med: -1.87   Max: -1.27
Current: -2.01

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials was -1.27. The lowest was -2.68. And the median was -1.87.


Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials'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.

Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials Beneish M-Score Chart

Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials 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 -1.34 -1.87 -1.27 -1.58 -2.01

Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -1.27 0.00 -1.58 0.00 -2.01

HKSE:08490 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials'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.


Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials 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 Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials 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 * 0.8973+0.528 * 1.3159+0.404 * 1.0439+0.892 * 0.7541+0.115 * 0.9081
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0958+4.679 * 0.134976-0.327 * 1.0201
=-2.01

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was HK$82.0 Mil.
Revenue was HK$146.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$20.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$156.9 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$278.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$33.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$3.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$37.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$131.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$4.9 Mil.
Net Income was HK$-38.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$-76.4 Mil.
Total Receivables was HK$121.3 Mil.
Revenue was HK$194.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$35.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$191.0 Mil.
Total Assets was HK$333.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was HK$42.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was HK$4.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was HK$45.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$152.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$8.2 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)
=(82.043 / 146.943) / (121.253 / 194.868)
=0.558332 / 0.622231
=0.8973

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)
=(35.133 / 194.868) / (20.132 / 146.943)
=0.180291 / 0.137006
=1.3159

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 - (156.909 + 33.897) / 278.375) / (1 - (191.03 + 42.192) / 333.817)
=0.314572 / 0.301348
=1.0439

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
=146.943 / 194.868
=0.7541

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))
=(4.331 / (4.331 + 42.192)) / (3.872 / (3.872 + 33.897))
=0.093094 / 0.102518
=0.9081

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)
=(37.383 / 146.943) / (45.242 / 194.868)
=0.254405 / 0.232167
=1.0958

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)
=((4.934 + 131.53) / 278.375) / ((8.191 + 152.229) / 333.817)
=0.490216 / 0.480563
=1.0201

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
=(-38.845 - 0 - -76.419) / 278.375
=0.134976

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.

Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials has a M-score of -2.01 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 -2.01 mean?
Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials (HKSE:08490) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.01 as of Aug. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials ranks #699 out of 981 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 71.3%.
Is Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials' Beneish M-Score too high?
Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials' current Beneish M-Score is -2.01. Based on the distribution chart, Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials ranks #699 out of 981 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials' Beneish M-Score compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials ranks #699 out of 981 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Semiconductors 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 Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials and its competitors. Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials's current Beneish M-Score is -2.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials (HKSE:08490) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.10, compared to a current price of HK$0.12 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.01. Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials (HKSE:08490), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.01 as of Aug. 09, 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 Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials (HKSE:08490) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.12 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.10. GuruFocus considers Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08490:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.01
  • GF Value™: HK$0.10 vs. price of HK$0.12 (19% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08490 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials Business Description

Address Unit 208, 2nd Floor, Lakeside 1, Phase Two, Hong Kong Science Park, Pak Shek Kok, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials Ltd is a semiconductor packaging materials manufacturer. Its products are divided into Bonding Wires, Encapsulants, and Others. Bonding wires include developing, manufacturing, and supplying fine and ultra-fine Bonding Wires such as gold, gold alloy, silver alloy, aluminum, silicone aluminum, copper, copper alloy, and palladium-coated copper. Other products mainly include solder wire, solder bar, solder paste, and bonding tools for PCB application, and Encapsulant includes high-purity liquid glob-top epoxy for COB applications and others. The company generates a majority of its revenue from Bonding wires, and geographically from the People's Republic of China.
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