Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310) Beneish M-Score: -3.50 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


TPE:1310 Taiwan Styrene Monomer Corp TPE:1310
65 GF Score
Price NT$10.35
GF Value NT$9.57
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Taiwan Styrene Monomer Beneish M-Score?

Taiwan Styrene Monomer TPE:1310 65 Beneish M-Score is -3.50 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:1310 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$9.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,525 Chemicals companies, Taiwan Styrene Monomer ranks better than 94.36% 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 -3.5 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:1310' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.5   Med: -2.4   Max: -0.87
Current: -3.5

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Taiwan Styrene Monomer was -0.87. The lowest was -3.50. And the median was -2.40.


Taiwan Styrene Monomer Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiwan Styrene Monomer'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.

Taiwan Styrene Monomer Beneish M-Score Chart

Taiwan Styrene Monomer 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 -0.90 -3.47 -2.85 -1.99 -3.50

Taiwan Styrene Monomer 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 -1.99 -2.28 -3.40 -3.30 -3.50

TPE:1310 vs DOW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Taiwan Styrene Monomer'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.


Taiwan Styrene Monomer Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Taiwan Styrene Monomer's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Styrene Monomer's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Taiwan Styrene Monomer 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 Taiwan Styrene Monomer 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 * 0.6958+0.528 * 0.4884+0.404 * 1.1719+0.892 * 0.7593+0.115 * 0.95
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1635+4.679 * -0.06249-0.327 * 0.9804
=-3.50

* 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$539 Mil.
Revenue was 1713.608 + 2220.085 + 2446.371 + 2293.712 = NT$8,674 Mil.
Gross Profit was -126.332 + -117.27 + -131.057 + -167.626 = NT$-542 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$1,955 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$9,962 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$3,006 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$270 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$179 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$2,189 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$42 Mil.
Net Income was -227.998 + -124.525 + -192.546 + -179.547 = NT$-725 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -48.015 + 138.447 + -221.405 + 28.864 = NT$-102 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$1,020 Mil.
Revenue was 2730.927 + 3032.903 + 3432.906 + 2226.204 = NT$11,423 Mil.
Gross Profit was -147.854 + -153.959 + -26.41 + -20.597 = NT$-349 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$2,477 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$10,020 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$3,251 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$276 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$203 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$2,238 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$50 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)
=(538.777 / 8673.776) / (1019.794 / 11422.94)
=0.062116 / 0.089276
=0.6958

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)
=(-348.82 / 11422.94) / (-542.285 / 8673.776)
=-0.030537 / -0.06252
=0.4884

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 - (1955.075 + 3006.073) / 9961.76) / (1 - (2477.115 + 3250.968) / 10020.106)
=0.501981 / 0.428341
=1.1719

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
=8673.776 / 11422.94
=0.7593

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))
=(275.9 / (275.9 + 3250.968)) / (269.735 / (269.735 + 3006.073))
=0.078228 / 0.082342
=0.95

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)
=(179.485 / 8673.776) / (203.16 / 11422.94)
=0.020693 / 0.017785
=1.1635

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)
=((41.892 + 2188.966) / 9961.76) / ((50.358 + 2238.344) / 10020.106)
=0.223942 / 0.228411
=0.9804

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
=(-724.616 - 0 - -102.109) / 9961.76
=-0.06249

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.

Taiwan Styrene Monomer has a M-score of -3.50 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 -3.50 mean?
Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.50 as of Jul. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Taiwan Styrene Monomer and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Styrene Monomer ranks #86 out of 1525 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 5.6%.
Is Taiwan Styrene Monomer's Beneish M-Score too high?
Taiwan Styrene Monomer's current Beneish M-Score is -3.50. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Styrene Monomer ranks #86 out of 1525 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Taiwan Styrene Monomer has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Styrene Monomer's Beneish M-Score compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Taiwan Styrene Monomer ranks #86 out of 1525 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Taiwan Styrene Monomer in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Taiwan Styrene Monomer and its competitors. Taiwan Styrene Monomer's current Beneish M-Score is -3.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Styrene Monomer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$9.57, compared to a current price of NT$10.35 — trading 8.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.50. Taiwan Styrene Monomer's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.50 as of Jul. 11, 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 Taiwan Styrene Monomer (TPE:1310) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Styrene Monomer stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$10.35 is trading 8.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$9.57. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Styrene Monomer to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1310:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.50
  • GF Value™: NT$9.57 vs. price of NT$10.35 (8.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1310 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Taiwan Styrene Monomer Business Description

Address No.6 Roosevelt Road, 8th Floor-1, Section-1, Taipei, TWN
Taiwan Styrene Monomer Corp manufactures and sells styrene monomer. The company's products include Styrene Monomer, Para-diethyl benzene, Toluene, and Ethyl benzene. Its main clients are the manufacturers of Polystyrene, ABS resins, and Synthetic rubber, of which the products are widely applied in industries of: electric appliances, machines, electronics, automobiles, and packaging etc. Its segments consist of the Plasticization segment, which engages in manufacturing and domestic/international sales of styrene monomer, chemical and plastic materials; the Investment segment, which engages in investment business; and the Other segment. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Plasticization segment from Asia. Geographically, it operates in Asia, America, and Europe.
65GF Score

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