Sun Race Sturmey-Archer (TPE:1526) Beneish M-Score: -3.18 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TPE:1526 Sun Race Sturmey-Archer Inc TPE:1526
67 GF Score
Price NT$13.90
GF Value NT$18.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sun Race Sturmey-Archer Beneish M-Score?

Sun Race Sturmey-Archer TPE:1526 -3.14% 67 Beneish M-Score is -3.18 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:1526 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$18.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 824 Travel & Leisure companies, Sun Race Sturmey-Archer ranks better than 85.07% 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 -3.18 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sun Race Sturmey-Archer's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:1526' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.49   Med: -2.54   Max: -0.49
Current: -3.18

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sun Race Sturmey-Archer was -0.49. The lowest was -3.49. And the median was -2.54.


Sun Race Sturmey-Archer Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sun Race Sturmey-Archer'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 Race Sturmey-Archer Beneish M-Score Chart

Sun Race Sturmey-Archer 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 -0.70 -2.80 -2.95 -0.49 -3.18

Sun Race Sturmey-Archer 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 -0.49 -1.76 -1.85 -1.96 -3.18

TPE:1526 vs AS, HAS, LTH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Sun Race Sturmey-Archer'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 Race Sturmey-Archer Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sun Race Sturmey-Archer's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sun Race Sturmey-Archer's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Sun Race Sturmey-Archer 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 Race Sturmey-Archer 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 * 0.5587+0.528 * 0.9657+0.404 * 1.0985+0.892 * 1.0699+0.115 * 1.0435
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9377+4.679 * -0.090299-0.327 * 0.9215
=-3.18

* 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$44.7 Mil.
Revenue was 159.657 + 202.389 + 208.411 + 200.582 = NT$771.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was 47.635 + 15.9 + 40.587 + 63.802 = NT$167.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$1,463.7 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$2,327.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$634.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$73.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$201.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$748.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$202.7 Mil.
Net Income was -4.042 + 4.637 + -31.498 + 24.273 = NT$-6.6 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 13.263 + 58.966 + 89.323 + 42.028 = NT$203.6 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$74.7 Mil.
Revenue was 176.784 + 160.24 + 212.106 + 171.552 = NT$720.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was 32.761 + 13.028 + 57.549 + 48.237 = NT$151.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$1,551.5 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$2,444.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$672.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$82.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$200.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$328.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$755.2 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)
=(44.676 / 771.039) / (74.743 / 720.682)
=0.057943 / 0.103711
=0.5587

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)
=(151.575 / 720.682) / (167.924 / 771.039)
=0.210322 / 0.217789
=0.9657

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 - (1463.67 + 634.306) / 2327.923) / (1 - (1551.534 + 672.829) / 2444.138)
=0.098778 / 0.089919
=1.0985

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
=771.039 / 720.682
=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))
=(82.077 / (82.077 + 672.829)) / (73.777 / (73.777 + 634.306))
=0.108725 / 0.104193
=1.0435

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)
=(201.319 / 771.039) / (200.664 / 720.682)
=0.261101 / 0.278436
=0.9377

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)
=((202.742 + 748.144) / 2327.923) / ((755.177 + 328.19) / 2444.138)
=0.40847 / 0.443251
=0.9215

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
=(-6.63 - 0 - 203.58) / 2327.923
=-0.090299

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 Race Sturmey-Archer has a M-score of -3.18 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 -3.18 mean?
Sun Race Sturmey-Archer (TPE:1526) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.18 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sun Race Sturmey-Archer and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sun Race Sturmey-Archer ranks #123 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Sun Race Sturmey-Archer's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sun Race Sturmey-Archer's current Beneish M-Score is -3.18. Based on the distribution chart, Sun Race Sturmey-Archer ranks #123 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sun Race Sturmey-Archer has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun Race Sturmey-Archer's Beneish M-Score compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Sun Race Sturmey-Archer ranks #123 out of 824 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sun Race Sturmey-Archer in the top 15% 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Race Sturmey-Archer and its competitors. Sun Race Sturmey-Archer's current Beneish M-Score is -3.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun Race Sturmey-Archer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Race Sturmey-Archer (TPE:1526) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$18.75, compared to a current price of NT$13.90 — trading 25.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.18. Sun Race Sturmey-Archer's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Sun Race Sturmey-Archer (TPE:1526), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.18 as of Jun. 27, 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 Race Sturmey-Archer (TPE:1526) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Race Sturmey-Archer stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$13.90 is trading 25.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.75. GuruFocus considers Sun Race Sturmey-Archer to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1526:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.18
  • GF Value™: NT$18.75 vs. price of NT$13.90 (25.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1526 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sun Race Sturmey-Archer Business Description

Address No. 51, Haishan Central Street, Luzhu District, Taoyuan City, TWN, 33856
Sun Race Sturmey-Archer Inc is mainly engaged in manufacturing, processing and trading various bicycle parts and mechanical hardware. The company's offerings include Drivetrain Components, Brake Components, Spare Parts and Accessories, and Others. Its reportable segments are: i) Domestic department: Production of high-end bicycle parts. ii) Foreign department: Production of low-end bicycle parts and components, wholesale of fittings and equipment for industrial use. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic segment. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom, followed by Taiwan, China, Germany, Netherlands, France, and others.
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