Kinik Co (TPE:1560) Beneish M-Score: -2.49 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TPE:1560 Kinik Co TPE:1560
86 GF Score
Price NT$700.00
GF Value NT$361.49
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kinik Co Beneish M-Score?

Kinik Co TPE:1560 -1.27% 86 Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:1560 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$361.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,912 Industrial Products companies, Kinik Co ranks better than 53.09% 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 -2.49 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:1560' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.92   Med: -2.64   Max: -2.02
Current: -2.49

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kinik Co was -2.02. The lowest was -2.92. And the median was -2.64.


Kinik Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kinik 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.

Kinik Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Kinik 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 -2.80 -2.62 -2.38 -2.66 -2.49

Kinik 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 -2.66 -2.59 -2.44 -2.70 -2.49

TPE:1560 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Kinik 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.


Kinik Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Kinik 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 Kinik 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 * 1.066+0.528 * 0.9597+0.404 * 1.0171+0.892 * 1.161+0.115 * 1.1906
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1429+4.679 * -0.041776-0.327 * 0.9908
=-2.49

* 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$1,433 Mil.
Revenue was 2171.808 + 2091.277 + 2114.763 + 1771.627 = NT$8,149 Mil.
Gross Profit was 742.423 + 677.309 + 679.723 + 547.586 = NT$2,647 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$5,482 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$13,258 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$6,206 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$652 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,150 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$2,182 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,972 Mil.
Net Income was 479.601 + 328.438 + 266.366 + 285.815 = NT$1,360 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 748.779 + 377.217 + 376.968 + 411.119 = NT$1,914 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$1,158 Mil.
Revenue was 1834.012 + 1859.189 + 1731.114 + 1595.178 = NT$7,019 Mil.
Gross Profit was 566.383 + 558.809 + 546.682 + 516.242 = NT$2,188 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$5,237 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$11,051 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$4,528 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$578 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$867 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$1,475 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$2,020 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)
=(1433.421 / 8149.475) / (1158.22 / 7019.493)
=0.175891 / 0.165001
=1.066

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)
=(2188.116 / 7019.493) / (2647.041 / 8149.475)
=0.31172 / 0.324811
=0.9597

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 - (5481.904 + 6206.115) / 13258.011) / (1 - (5236.594 + 4527.675) / 11050.863)
=0.118418 / 0.116425
=1.0171

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
=8149.475 / 7019.493
=1.161

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))
=(578.012 / (578.012 + 4527.675)) / (652.112 / (652.112 + 6206.115))
=0.113209 / 0.095085
=1.1906

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)
=(1150.415 / 8149.475) / (866.979 / 7019.493)
=0.141164 / 0.12351
=1.1429

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)
=((1972.118 + 2182.088) / 13258.011) / ((2020.011 + 1474.912) / 11050.863)
=0.313336 / 0.316258
=0.9908

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
=(1360.22 - 0 - 1914.083) / 13258.011
=-0.041776

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.

Kinik Co has a M-score of -2.49 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 -2.49 mean?
Kinik Co (TPE:1560) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.49 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kinik Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kinik Co ranks #1366 out of 2912 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is Kinik Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kinik Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Based on the distribution chart, Kinik Co ranks #1366 out of 2912 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kinik Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kinik Co's Beneish M-Score compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kinik Co ranks #1366 out of 2912 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Kinik 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 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 Kinik Co and its competitors. Kinik Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kinik Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kinik Co (TPE:1560) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$361.49, compared to a current price of NT$700.00 — trading 93.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Kinik Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Kinik Co (TPE:1560), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jul. 14, 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 Kinik Co (TPE:1560) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kinik Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$700.00 is trading 93.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$361.49. GuruFocus considers Kinik Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1560:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.49
  • GF Value™: NT$361.49 vs. price of NT$700.00 (93.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1560 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kinik Co Business Description

Address No.64, Zhongshan Road, Yingge District, Taipei, TWN, 239010
Kinik Co manufactures conventional grinding wheels, diamond grinding wheels, CMP diamond disks, dicing blades, and recycled wafers; it also engages in the buying and selling of wafers and import and export transactions.
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