Sampo (TPE:1604) Beneish M-Score: -2.66 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TPE:1604 Sampo Corp TPE:1604
74 GF Score
Price NT$23.05
GF Value NT$27.88
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Sampo Beneish M-Score?

Sampo TPE:1604 -1.07% 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.66 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:1604 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$27.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 419 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Sampo ranks better than 59.9% 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 -2.66 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:1604' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.83   Med: -2.41   Max: -1.18
Current: -2.66

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sampo was -1.18. The lowest was -2.83. And the median was -2.41.


Sampo Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sampo'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.

Sampo Beneish M-Score Chart

Sampo 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 -1.18 -2.76 -2.62 -2.21 -2.66

Sampo 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 -2.21 -2.55 -2.52 -2.55 -2.66

TPE:1604 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Sampo'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.


Sampo Beneish M-Score vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sampo's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sampo 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 Sampo 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 * 0.8567+0.528 * 1.0551+0.404 * 1.1081+0.892 * 0.9532+0.115 * 0.9051
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0794+4.679 * -0.004479-0.327 * 1.0909
=-2.66

* 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$1,001 Mil.
Revenue was 2099.658 + 2058.063 + 2431.056 + 2460.993 = NT$9,050 Mil.
Gross Profit was 368.386 + 397.308 + 450.483 + 462.139 = NT$1,678 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$3,895 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$18,849 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$9,489 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$452 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,111 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$3,298 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$5,539 Mil.
Net Income was 148.577 + 131.492 + 131.861 + 206.49 = NT$618 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 229.625 + 508.52 + -78.991 + 43.695 = NT$703 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$1,226 Mil.
Revenue was 2315.049 + 2264.506 + 2430.738 + 2483.514 = NT$9,494 Mil.
Gross Profit was 407.761 + 440.549 + 493.447 + 515.948 = NT$1,858 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$4,343 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$17,669 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$8,703 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$374 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,080 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$4,014 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$3,580 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)
=(1001.108 / 9049.77) / (1225.891 / 9493.807)
=0.110622 / 0.129125
=0.8567

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)
=(1857.705 / 9493.807) / (1678.316 / 9049.77)
=0.195675 / 0.185454
=1.0551

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 - (3895.246 + 9488.653) / 18848.945) / (1 - (4342.543 + 8703.315) / 17669.234)
=0.289939 / 0.261663
=1.1081

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
=9049.77 / 9493.807
=0.9532

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))
=(373.779 / (373.779 + 8703.315)) / (452.271 / (452.271 + 9488.653))
=0.041178 / 0.045496
=0.9051

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)
=(1111.442 / 9049.77) / (1080.197 / 9493.807)
=0.122814 / 0.113779
=1.0794

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)
=((5539.088 + 3298.315) / 18848.945) / ((3580.294 + 4014.027) / 17669.234)
=0.468854 / 0.429805
=1.0909

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
=(618.42 - 0 - 702.849) / 18848.945
=-0.004479

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.

Sampo has a M-score of -2.66 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 -2.66 mean?
Sampo (TPE:1604) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.66 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sampo and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sampo ranks #168 out of 419 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.
Is Sampo's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sampo's current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. Based on the distribution chart, Sampo ranks #168 out of 419 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sampo has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sampo's Beneish M-Score compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Sampo ranks #168 out of 419 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Sampo 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Sampo and its competitors. Sampo's current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sampo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sampo (TPE:1604) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$27.88, compared to a current price of NT$23.05 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. Sampo's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Sampo (TPE:1604), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.66 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 Sampo (TPE:1604) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sampo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$23.05 is trading 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$27.88. GuruFocus considers Sampo to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1604:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.66
  • GF Value™: NT$27.88 vs. price of NT$23.05 (17.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1604 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sampo Business Description

Address Dinghu Road, No 26-3, Gueishan District, Taoyuan, TWN, 33378
Sampo Corp is a Taiwan-based company that engages in the manufacture, processing, contracting, wholesaling, retailing, repair services, and consignment of electronics, electrochemical, telecommunications, electrical materials, information products, and audio products, and engages in the import and export business and investment in foreign-related businesses. It operates in two segments Electronics and Home Appliances Business and Transportation Business. The majority of its revenue comes from Electronics and Home Appliances Business.
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