I-Hwa Indusstrial Co (TPE:1456) Beneish M-Score: -2.74 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TPE:1456 I-Hwa Indusstrial Co Ltd TPE:1456
70 GF Score
Price NT$14.30
GF Value NT$12.04
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is I-Hwa Indusstrial Co Beneish M-Score?

I-Hwa Indusstrial Co TPE:1456 -1.38% 70 Beneish M-Score is -2.74 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:1456 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$12.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,682 Real Estate companies, I-Hwa Indusstrial Co ranks better than 74.73% 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 -2.74 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:1456' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.74   Med: -1.79   Max: -0.81
Current: -2.74

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of I-Hwa Indusstrial Co was -0.81. The lowest was -2.74. And the median was -1.79.


I-Hwa Indusstrial Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for I-Hwa Indusstrial 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.

I-Hwa Indusstrial Co Beneish M-Score Chart

I-Hwa Indusstrial 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 -0.96 -0.81 -1.34 -0.81 -2.74

I-Hwa Indusstrial 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 -0.81 -2.57 -2.13 -2.77 -2.74

TPE:1456 vs CBRE, BEKE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, I-Hwa Indusstrial 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.


I-Hwa Indusstrial Co Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, I-Hwa Indusstrial Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where I-Hwa Indusstrial Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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I-Hwa Indusstrial 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 I-Hwa Indusstrial 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 * 0.6534+0.528 * 0.8705+0.404 * 1.1056+0.892 * 0.7954+0.115 * 1.0266
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.103+4.679 * 0.058702-0.327 * 0.9773
=-2.74

* 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$42.9 Mil.
Revenue was 207.374 + 161.424 + 296.361 + 163.832 = NT$829.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was 96.907 + 64.181 + 97.221 + 64.563 = NT$322.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$10,181.9 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$13,279.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$55.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$12.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$123.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$8,359.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$2,769.3 Mil.
Net Income was 403.828 + -32.097 + -7.503 + -44.856 = NT$319.4 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -63.516 + -142.726 + -25.601 + -228.338 = NT$-460.2 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$82.6 Mil.
Revenue was 198.774 + 304.859 + 258.169 + 280.473 = NT$1,042.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was 73.014 + 100.324 + 90.744 + 89.296 = NT$353.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$9,921.1 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$12,595.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$64.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$15.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$140.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$8,095.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$2,705.6 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)
=(42.922 / 828.991) / (82.592 / 1042.275)
=0.051776 / 0.079242
=0.6534

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)
=(353.378 / 1042.275) / (322.872 / 828.991)
=0.339045 / 0.389476
=0.8705

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 - (10181.851 + 54.95) / 13279.932) / (1 - (9921.113 + 63.973) / 12595.657)
=0.229153 / 0.20726
=1.1056

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
=828.991 / 1042.275
=0.7954

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))
=(15.001 / (15.001 + 63.973)) / (12.475 / (12.475 + 54.95))
=0.189949 / 0.18502
=1.0266

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)
=(123.306 / 828.991) / (140.557 / 1042.275)
=0.148742 / 0.134856
=1.103

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)
=((2769.29 + 8359.893) / 13279.932) / ((2705.588 + 8095.844) / 12595.657)
=0.838045 / 0.857552
=0.9773

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
=(319.372 - 0 - -460.181) / 13279.932
=0.058702

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.

I-Hwa Indusstrial Co has a M-score of -2.74 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 -2.74 mean?
I-Hwa Indusstrial Co (TPE:1456) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.74 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on I-Hwa Indusstrial Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, I-Hwa Indusstrial Co ranks #425 out of 1682 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is I-Hwa Indusstrial Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
I-Hwa Indusstrial Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. Based on the distribution chart, I-Hwa Indusstrial Co ranks #425 out of 1682 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, I-Hwa Indusstrial Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does I-Hwa Indusstrial Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, I-Hwa Indusstrial Co ranks #425 out of 1682 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts I-Hwa Indusstrial Co 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 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 I-Hwa Indusstrial Co and its competitors. I-Hwa Indusstrial Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is I-Hwa Indusstrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, I-Hwa Indusstrial Co (TPE:1456) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$12.04, compared to a current price of NT$14.30 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. I-Hwa Indusstrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 I-Hwa Indusstrial Co (TPE:1456), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.74 as of Jun. 26, 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 I-Hwa Indusstrial Co (TPE:1456) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, I-Hwa Indusstrial Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$14.30 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$12.04. GuruFocus considers I-Hwa Indusstrial Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1456:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.74
  • GF Value™: NT$12.04 vs. price of NT$14.30 (18.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1456 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


I-Hwa Indusstrial Co Business Description

Address Neihu Road, 12th Floor, Section 1, No. 392, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN
I-Hwa Indusstrial Co Ltd is principally engaged in land development and construction of houses, residential and building development and leasing, as well as manufacturing and trading of finished fabrics, woolen yarn, cotton yarn and dyestuffs, general advertising services and e-commerce. The group's revenue from the sale of premises is the majority source of income for its operations.
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