Southeast Cement Co (TPE:1110) Beneish M-Score: -2.25 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


TPE:1110 Southeast Cement Co Ltd TPE:1110
74 GF Score
Price NT$14.90
GF Value NT$25.42
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Southeast Cement Co Beneish M-Score?

Southeast Cement Co TPE:1110 -2.61% 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.25 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:1110 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$25.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 386 Building Materials companies, Southeast Cement Co ranks worse than 76.17% 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 -2.25 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:1110' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.11   Med: -2.47   Max: 2.55
Current: -2.25

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Southeast Cement Co was 2.55. The lowest was -3.11. And the median was -2.47.


Southeast Cement Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southeast Cement 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.

Southeast Cement Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Southeast Cement 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 -3.03 -2.30 -2.18 -2.49 -2.25

Southeast Cement Co 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 -2.49 -2.45 -2.49 -2.37 -2.25

TPE:1110 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Southeast Cement 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.


Southeast Cement Co Beneish M-Score vs Building Materials Industry

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

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


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Southeast Cement 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 Southeast Cement 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 * 1.1257+0.528 * 1.2116+0.404 * 0.9873+0.892 * 0.9926+0.115 * 0.9987
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.979+4.679 * 0.006101-0.327 * 1.0641
=-2.25

* 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$904 Mil.
Revenue was 709.267 + 653.303 + 748.462 + 740.524 = NT$2,852 Mil.
Gross Profit was 108.395 + 110.885 + 105.603 + 103.578 = NT$428 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$3,181 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$13,061 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$1,723 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$106 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$182 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$2,228 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$912 Mil.
Net Income was 41.584 + 121.482 + -3.348 + 45.81 = NT$206 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -26.957 + 141.17 + -20.395 + 32.025 = NT$126 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$809 Mil.
Revenue was 800.799 + 890.643 + 604.62 + 576.896 = NT$2,873 Mil.
Gross Profit was 136.944 + 190.989 + 97.127 + 97.979 = NT$523 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$2,954 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$12,722 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$1,721 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$106 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$187 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$1,978 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$896 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)
=(904.371 / 2851.556) / (809.416 / 2872.958)
=0.31715 / 0.281736
=1.1257

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)
=(523.039 / 2872.958) / (428.461 / 2851.556)
=0.182056 / 0.150255
=1.2116

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 - (3180.784 + 1723.467) / 13061.489) / (1 - (2954.008 + 1720.654) / 12721.937)
=0.624526 / 0.632551
=0.9873

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
=2851.556 / 2872.958
=0.9926

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))
=(105.865 / (105.865 + 1720.654)) / (106.18 / (106.18 + 1723.467))
=0.05796 / 0.058033
=0.9987

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)
=(181.738 / 2851.556) / (187.023 / 2872.958)
=0.063733 / 0.065098
=0.979

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)
=((911.582 + 2228.192) / 13061.489) / ((896.128 + 1977.822) / 12721.937)
=0.240384 / 0.225905
=1.0641

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
=(205.528 - 0 - 125.843) / 13061.489
=0.006101

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.

Southeast Cement Co has a M-score of -2.25 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 -2.25 mean?
Southeast Cement Co (TPE:1110) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.25 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Southeast Cement Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Southeast Cement Co ranks #294 out of 386 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 76.2%.
Is Southeast Cement Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Southeast Cement Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.25. Based on the distribution chart, Southeast Cement Co ranks #294 out of 386 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Southeast Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southeast Cement Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Southeast Cement Co ranks #294 out of 386 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Southeast Cement 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 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 Southeast Cement Co and its competitors. Southeast Cement Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southeast Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southeast Cement Co (TPE:1110) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$25.42, compared to a current price of NT$14.90 — trading 41.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.25. Southeast Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Southeast Cement Co (TPE:1110), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.25 as of Jun. 28, 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 Southeast Cement Co (TPE:1110) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southeast Cement Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$14.90 is trading 41.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$25.42. GuruFocus considers Southeast Cement Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1110:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.25
  • GF Value™: NT$25.42 vs. price of NT$14.90 (41.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1110 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Southeast Cement Co Business Description

Address WuFu 3rd Road, No.21, 4th Floor - 1, Qianjin District, Kaohsiung City, TWN, 801
Southeast Cement Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and sale of cement-related products. Its main business activities include manufacturing and selling cement, furnace slag powder, cement processed products, and ready-mixed concrete. Its products include Bootland Type 1 Cement and Water-quenched Blast Furnace Slag Powder. The Company operates through four reportable segments: Production Department, which generates the maximum revenue and is engaged in the production and sales of cement and furnace slag powder; Lease Department, engaged in the rental business of properties such as land and factories; Construction Department, engaged in the construction of residences and sales business; and Engineering Department, engaged in contracting construction and engineering services.
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