Wei Chuan Foods (TPE:1201) Beneish M-Score: -2.61 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


TPE:1201 Wei Chuan Foods Corp TPE:1201
63 GF Score
Price NT$12.70
GF Value NT$17.96
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Wei Chuan Foods Beneish M-Score?

Wei Chuan Foods TPE:1201 +0.40% 63 Beneish M-Score is -2.61 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:1201 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$17.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Wei Chuan Foods ranks better than 57.33% 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 -2.61 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:1201' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.85   Med: -2.61   Max: -1.99
Current: -2.61

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Wei Chuan Foods was -1.99. The lowest was -2.85. And the median was -2.61.


Wei Chuan Foods Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wei Chuan Foods'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.

Wei Chuan Foods Beneish M-Score Chart

Wei Chuan Foods 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 -2.60 -2.64 -2.85 -2.81 -2.61

Wei Chuan Foods 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 -2.81 -2.82 -2.96 -2.70 -2.61

TPE:1201 vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Wei Chuan Foods'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.


Wei Chuan Foods Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Wei Chuan Foods's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wei Chuan Foods's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Wei Chuan Foods 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 Wei Chuan Foods 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 * 1.1633+0.528 * 1.0077+0.404 * 1.0119+0.892 * 0.9305+0.115 * 1.0836
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.016+4.679 * -0.0494-0.327 * 1.0083
=-2.61

* 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$2,819 Mil.
Revenue was 5124.294 + 5985.811 + 5525.119 + 5206.86 = NT$21,842 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1371.511 + 1588.096 + 1513.914 + 1457.507 = NT$5,931 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$6,039 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$17,619 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$9,747 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$1,079 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$5,277 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$6,069 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$2,969 Mil.
Net Income was -12.804 + 79.686 + 26.39 + 109.783 = NT$203 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 242.896 + 286.996 + 574.272 + -30.711 = NT$1,073 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$2,604 Mil.
Revenue was 5727.39 + 6506.096 + 5905.868 + 5334.45 = NT$23,474 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1520.645 + 1783.767 + 1634.472 + 1484.357 = NT$6,423 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$6,405 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$17,621 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$9,403 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$1,138 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$5,582 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$6,164 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$2,801 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)
=(2819.008 / 21842.084) / (2604.237 / 23473.804)
=0.129063 / 0.110942
=1.1633

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)
=(6423.241 / 23473.804) / (5931.028 / 21842.084)
=0.273634 / 0.271541
=1.0077

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 - (6038.693 + 9746.557) / 17619.437) / (1 - (6404.977 + 9403.34) / 17621.082)
=0.1041 / 0.102875
=1.0119

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
=21842.084 / 23473.804
=0.9305

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))
=(1138.271 / (1138.271 + 9403.34)) / (1078.764 / (1078.764 + 9746.557))
=0.107979 / 0.099652
=1.0836

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)
=(5276.927 / 21842.084) / (5581.745 / 23473.804)
=0.241594 / 0.237786
=1.016

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)
=((2969.215 + 6068.848) / 17619.437) / ((2800.722 + 6163.936) / 17621.082)
=0.51296 / 0.508746
=1.0083

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
=(203.055 - 0 - 1073.453) / 17619.437
=-0.0494

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.

Wei Chuan Foods has a M-score of -2.61 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 -2.61 mean?
Wei Chuan Foods (TPE:1201) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.61 as of Jul. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Wei Chuan Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wei Chuan Foods ranks #789 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is Wei Chuan Foods' Beneish M-Score too high?
Wei Chuan Foods' current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. Based on the distribution chart, Wei Chuan Foods ranks #789 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wei Chuan Foods has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wei Chuan Foods' Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Wei Chuan Foods ranks #789 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Wei Chuan Foods 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Wei Chuan Foods and its competitors. Wei Chuan Foods's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wei Chuan Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wei Chuan Foods (TPE:1201) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$17.96, compared to a current price of NT$12.70 — trading 29.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. Wei Chuan Foods' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Wei Chuan Foods (TPE:1201), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.61 as of Jul. 06, 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 Wei Chuan Foods (TPE:1201) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wei Chuan Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$12.70 is trading 29.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$17.96. GuruFocus considers Wei Chuan Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1201:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.61
  • GF Value™: NT$17.96 vs. price of NT$12.70 (29.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1201 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wei Chuan Foods Business Description

Address Songjiang Road, No.125, 10th Floor, Weiquan Building, Zhongshan District, Taipei, TWN, 104474
Wei Chuan Foods Corp is a Taiwan-based company mainly engaged in manufacturing, processing, and selling dairy products, beverages, and instant foods. Its product offerings include salads, seasonings, eggs, desserts, fruit juices, plant-based milk, and others. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following business segments: Food, which generates the maximum revenue, Packaging materials, and Others. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Mainland China and other regions, and the rest from Taiwan.
63GF Score

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