Teco Electric & Machinery Co (TPE:1504) Beneish M-Score: -2.13 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TPE:1504 Teco Electric & Machinery Co Ltd TPE:1504
76 GF Score
Price NT$71.10
GF Value NT$54.15
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Teco Electric & Machinery Co Beneish M-Score?

Teco Electric & Machinery Co TPE:1504 -1.11% 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.13 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:1504 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$54.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,926 Industrial Products companies, Teco Electric & Machinery Co ranks worse than 72.11% 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 -2.13 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Teco Electric & Machinery Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:1504' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.64   Med: -2.52   Max: -2.07
Current: -2.13

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Teco Electric & Machinery Co was -2.07. The lowest was -2.64. And the median was -2.52.


Teco Electric & Machinery Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Teco Electric & Machinery 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.

Teco Electric & Machinery Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Teco Electric & Machinery 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 -2.07 -2.64 -2.47 -2.54 -2.13

Teco Electric & Machinery 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 -2.54 -2.49 -2.49 -2.16 -2.13

TPE:1504 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Teco Electric & Machinery 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.


Teco Electric & Machinery Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Teco Electric & Machinery Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Teco Electric & Machinery Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Teco Electric & Machinery 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 Teco Electric & Machinery 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 * 1.0703+0.528 * 1.0745+0.404 * 1.2571+0.892 * 1.0699+0.115 * 0.9123
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0333+4.679 * 0.016672-0.327 * 0.9344
=-2.13

* 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$18,000 Mil.
Revenue was 15334.616 + 14538.145 + 15603.97 + 13617.166 = NT$59,094 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3571.323 + 3552.743 + 3664.334 + 3290.734 = NT$14,079 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$59,471 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$144,576 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$27,885 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$2,253 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$7,585 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$29,545 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$12,189 Mil.
Net Income was 1053.275 + 1592.723 + 1448.762 + 1147.31 = NT$5,242 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 2457.859 + -1251.227 + 1525.322 + 99.724 = NT$2,832 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$15,720 Mil.
Revenue was 13521.877 + 13457.344 + 14525.927 + 13729.598 = NT$55,235 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3422.719 + 3492.874 + 3667.524 + 3556.921 = NT$14,140 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$57,266 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$124,433 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$27,992 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$2,049 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$6,860 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$28,496 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$9,946 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)
=(18000.483 / 59093.897) / (15719.731 / 55234.746)
=0.304608 / 0.284599
=1.0703

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)
=(14140.038 / 55234.746) / (14079.134 / 59093.897)
=0.255999 / 0.23825
=1.0745

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 - (59471.403 + 27884.535) / 144575.878) / (1 - (57266.092 + 27991.816) / 124433.435)
=0.395778 / 0.314831
=1.2571

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
=59093.897 / 55234.746
=1.0699

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))
=(2049.006 / (2049.006 + 27991.816)) / (2253.167 / (2253.167 + 27884.535))
=0.068207 / 0.074762
=0.9123

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)
=(7584.582 / 59093.897) / (6860.462 / 55234.746)
=0.128348 / 0.124206
=1.0333

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)
=((12188.64 + 29544.93) / 144575.878) / ((9945.89 + 28496.405) / 124433.435)
=0.288662 / 0.308939
=0.9344

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
=(5242.07 - 0 - 2831.678) / 144575.878
=0.016672

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.

Teco Electric & Machinery Co has a M-score of -2.13 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 -2.13 mean?
Teco Electric & Machinery Co (TPE:1504) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.13 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Teco Electric & Machinery Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Teco Electric & Machinery Co ranks #2110 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 72.1%.
Is Teco Electric & Machinery Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Teco Electric & Machinery Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.13. Based on the distribution chart, Teco Electric & Machinery Co ranks #2110 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Teco Electric & Machinery Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Teco Electric & Machinery Co's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Teco Electric & Machinery Co ranks #2110 out of 2926 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Teco Electric & Machinery 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Teco Electric & Machinery Co and its competitors. Teco Electric & Machinery Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Teco Electric & Machinery Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Teco Electric & Machinery Co (TPE:1504) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$54.15, compared to a current price of NT$71.10 — trading 31.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.13. Teco Electric & Machinery Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 Teco Electric & Machinery Co (TPE:1504), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.13 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 Teco Electric & Machinery Co (TPE:1504) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Teco Electric & Machinery Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$71.10 is trading 31.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$54.15. GuruFocus considers Teco Electric & Machinery Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1504:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.13
  • GF Value™: NT$54.15 vs. price of NT$71.10 (31.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1504 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Teco Electric & Machinery Co Business Description

Address No. 19-9, San Chong Road, Nan-Kang, 5th Floor, Taipei, TWN, 11501
Teco Electric & Machinery Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company that manufactures and sells various types of mechanical equipment, air-conditioning units, and electronic equipment products. The company's Heavy industrial products, the product line by revenue contribution, are used in fluid machinery, elevators, cranes, petrochemical machinery, rolling mills, pumps, and various other machinery. The company's home appliance offerings comprise air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, televisions, air purifiers, and others. The company also provides automation products such as converters, servo controllers, and circuit breakers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Taiwan.
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