Universal Cement (TPE:1104) Beneish M-Score: -2.49 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


TPE:1104 Universal Cement Corp TPE:1104
83 GF Score
Price NT$26.70
GF Value NT$30.36
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Universal Cement Beneish M-Score?

Universal Cement TPE:1104 -0.56% 83 Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:1104 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$30.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 389 Building Materials companies, Universal Cement ranks worse than 56.04% 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 -2.49 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:1104' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.6   Med: -2.46   Max: -2.16
Current: -2.49

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Universal Cement was -2.16. The lowest was -2.60. And the median was -2.46.


Universal Cement Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Cement'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.

Universal Cement Beneish M-Score Chart

Universal Cement 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 -2.46 -2.16 -2.30 -2.60 -2.49

Universal Cement Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 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 -2.60 -2.56 -2.65 -2.49 -2.49

TPE:1104 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Universal Cement'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.


Universal Cement Beneish M-Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Universal Cement's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Universal Cement 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 Universal Cement 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 * 1.0763+0.528 * 0.8652+0.404 * 1.0071+0.892 * 0.9958+0.115 * 0.948
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0585+4.679 * 0.014842-0.327 * 1.1765
=-2.49

* 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 NT$2,088 Mil.
Revenue was 2137.199 + 1885.54 + 1968.823 + 1928.654 = NT$7,920 Mil.
Gross Profit was 622.259 + 388.43 + 436.939 + 391.707 = NT$1,839 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$7,753 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$31,084 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$7,650 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$234 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$496 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$4,715 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$129 Mil.
Net Income was 519.64 + 561.547 + 390.173 + 285.118 = NT$1,756 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 227.153 + 712.635 + 171.879 + 183.48 = NT$1,295 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$1,948 Mil.
Revenue was 2080.296 + 1872.786 + 2092.08 + 1908.572 = NT$7,954 Mil.
Gross Profit was 434.811 + 346.013 + 433.809 + 383.423 = NT$1,598 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$7,179 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$29,628 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$7,607 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$221 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$471 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$3,799 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$126 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)
=(2088.092 / 7920.216) / (1948.254 / 7953.734)
=0.263641 / 0.244948
=1.0763

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)
=(1598.056 / 7953.734) / (1839.335 / 7920.216)
=0.200919 / 0.232233
=0.8652

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 - (7752.69 + 7650.435) / 31083.798) / (1 - (7179.39 + 7606.761) / 29627.506)
=0.504465 / 0.500932
=1.0071

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
=7920.216 / 7953.734
=0.9958

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))
=(220.569 / (220.569 + 7606.761)) / (234.375 / (234.375 + 7650.435))
=0.028179 / 0.029725
=0.948

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)
=(496.389 / 7920.216) / (470.953 / 7953.734)
=0.062674 / 0.059212
=1.0585

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)
=((129.104 + 4715.235) / 31083.798) / ((125.529 + 3799.19) / 29627.506)
=0.155848 / 0.132469
=1.1765

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
=(1756.478 - 0 - 1295.147) / 31083.798
=0.014842

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.

Universal Cement has a M-score of -2.49 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 -2.49 mean?
Universal Cement (TPE:1104) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.49 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Universal Cement and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Cement ranks #218 out of 389 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 56%.
Is Universal Cement's Beneish M-Score too high?
Universal Cement's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Cement ranks #218 out of 389 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Cement has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Cement's Beneish M-Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Universal Cement ranks #218 out of 389 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Universal Cement 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 Building Materials company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Building Materials 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 Universal Cement and its competitors. Universal Cement's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Cement (TPE:1104) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$30.36, compared to a current price of NT$26.70 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Universal Cement's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 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 Universal Cement (TPE:1104), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.49 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 Universal Cement (TPE:1104) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Cement stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$26.70 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$30.36. GuruFocus considers Universal Cement to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1104:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.49
  • GF Value™: NT$30.36 vs. price of NT$26.70 (12.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1104 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Universal Cement Business Description

Address Nanking East Road, 10th Floor, No. 125, Section 2, Taipei, TWN, 104
Universal Cement Corporation is a Taiwan-based company predominantly engaged in manufacturing and selling cement and related construction materials. The company's reportable segments include Building materials and others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the building materials segment which is engaged in manufacturing and selling cement, concrete, and gypsum board. Geographically, key revenue for the company is derived from Taiwan.
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