Sun Yad Construction Co (TPE:1316) Beneish M-Score: -0.52 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


TPE:1316 Sun Yad Construction Co Ltd TPE:1316
58 GF Score
Price NT$10.35
GF Value NT$32.00
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Sun Yad Construction Co Beneish M-Score?

Sun Yad Construction Co TPE:1316 58 Beneish M-Score is -0.52 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:1316 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$32.00 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,683 Real Estate companies, Sun Yad Construction Co ranks worse than 88.71% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -0.52 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TPE:1316' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.27   Med: -1.64   Max: -0.39
Current: -0.52

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sun Yad Construction Co was -0.39. The lowest was -2.27. And the median was -1.64.


Sun Yad Construction Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sun Yad Construction 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.

Sun Yad Construction Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Sun Yad Construction 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 -0.60 -1.76 -1.81 -1.51 -0.52

Sun Yad Construction 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 -1.51 -0.88 -0.99 -1.00 -0.52

TPE:1316 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Sun Yad Construction 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.


Sun Yad Construction Co Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Sun Yad Construction Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sun Yad Construction Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Sun Yad Construction 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 Sun Yad Construction 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 * 0.9728+0.528 * 0.7817+0.404 * 1.684+0.892 * 2.9534+0.115 * 0.7469
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8693+4.679 * 0.011386-0.327 * 0.8962
=-0.52

* 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$689 Mil.
Revenue was 1582.982 + 1111.23 + 948.788 + 761.254 = NT$4,404 Mil.
Gross Profit was 485.161 + 527.64 + 388.724 + 415.67 = NT$1,817 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$17,505 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$24,820 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$3,942 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$130 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,444 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$10,226 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$924 Mil.
Net Income was 61.38 + -43.985 + -91.304 + -96.729 = NT$-171 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -14.568 + 118.038 + -19.872 + -536.835 = NT$-453 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$240 Mil.
Revenue was 526.332 + 363.009 + 372.961 + 228.932 = NT$1,491 Mil.
Gross Profit was 184.019 + 90.164 + 138.496 + 68.273 = NT$481 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$13,468 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$18,033 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$3,109 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$76 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$562 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$8,107 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$932 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)
=(689.372 / 4404.254) / (239.931 / 1491.234)
=0.156524 / 0.160894
=0.9728

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)
=(480.952 / 1491.234) / (1817.195 / 4404.254)
=0.322519 / 0.4126
=0.7817

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 - (17505.237 + 3941.532) / 24819.796) / (1 - (13468.445 + 3109.4) / 18033.1)
=0.135901 / 0.080699
=1.684

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
=4404.254 / 1491.234
=2.9534

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))
=(76.111 / (76.111 + 3109.4)) / (130.249 / (130.249 + 3941.532))
=0.023893 / 0.031988
=0.7469

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)
=(1443.851 / 4404.254) / (562.362 / 1491.234)
=0.327831 / 0.377112
=0.8693

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)
=((923.715 + 10225.887) / 24819.796) / ((932.199 + 8107.377) / 18033.1)
=0.449222 / 0.501277
=0.8962

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
=(-170.638 - 0 - -453.237) / 24819.796
=0.011386

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.

Sun Yad Construction Co has a M-score of -0.52 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -0.52 mean?
Sun Yad Construction Co (TPE:1316) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.52 as of Jul. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sun Yad Construction Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sun Yad Construction Co ranks #1493 out of 1683 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 88.7%.
Is Sun Yad Construction Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sun Yad Construction Co's current Beneish M-Score is -0.52. Based on the distribution chart, Sun Yad Construction Co ranks #1493 out of 1683 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sun Yad Construction Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun Yad Construction Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Sun Yad Construction Co ranks #1493 out of 1683 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sun Yad Construction 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 Real Estate company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Real Estate 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 Sun Yad Construction Co and its competitors. Sun Yad Construction Co's current Beneish M-Score is -0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun Yad Construction Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Yad Construction Co (TPE:1316) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$32.00, compared to a current price of NT$10.35 — trading 67.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.52. Sun Yad Construction Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Sun Yad Construction Co (TPE:1316), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.52 as of Jul. 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 Sun Yad Construction Co (TPE:1316) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Yad Construction Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$10.35 is trading 67.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$32.00. GuruFocus considers Sun Yad Construction Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1316:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.52
  • GF Value™: NT$32.00 vs. price of NT$10.35 (67.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1316 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sun Yad Construction Co Business Description

Address Sec. 2, Yong Hua Road, 20-6 Floor, No. 248, Anping District, Tainan, TWN
Sun Yad Construction Co Ltd is engaged in housing and building development and rental. The company's segment includes SUN YAD; U-BEST; FEEI; HSIN-LI; Shangyu; BOROMI; MYSON CENTURY, INC, Pony Leather Corporation and others. It generates Key revenue from U-BEST. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Taiwan.
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