Yuan Jen Enterprises Co (TPE:1725) Beneish M-Score: -2.60 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TPE:1725 Yuan Jen Enterprises Co Ltd TPE:1725
78 GF Score
Price NT$29.40
GF Value NT$26.05
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Yuan Jen Enterprises Co Beneish M-Score?

Yuan Jen Enterprises Co TPE:1725 -2.65% 78 Beneish M-Score is -2.60 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:1725 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$26.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,525 Chemicals companies, Yuan Jen Enterprises Co ranks better than 57.7% 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 -2.6 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:1725' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.84   Med: -2.56   Max: -1.85
Current: -2.6

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Yuan Jen Enterprises Co was -1.85. The lowest was -2.84. And the median was -2.56.


Yuan Jen Enterprises Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yuan Jen Enterprises 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.

Yuan Jen Enterprises Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Yuan Jen Enterprises 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 -1.85 -2.84 -2.62 -2.26 -2.60

Yuan Jen Enterprises 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 -2.26 -2.21 -2.24 -2.51 -2.60

TPE:1725 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Yuan Jen Enterprises 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.


Yuan Jen Enterprises Co Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Yuan Jen Enterprises Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Yuan Jen Enterprises 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 Yuan Jen Enterprises 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 * 0.8826+0.528 * 1.0645+0.404 * 0.8874+0.892 * 0.9532+0.115 * 1.0538
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0252+4.679 * -0.009447-0.327 * 0.751
=-2.60

* 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$876 Mil.
Revenue was 1759.14 + 1955.353 + 2149.367 + 2132.785 = NT$7,997 Mil.
Gross Profit was 72.758 + 124.338 + 76.66 + 93.624 = NT$367 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$7,753 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$8,800 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$855 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$17 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$222 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$2,082 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1 Mil.
Net Income was 29.857 + 233.572 + -11.057 + 25.977 = NT$278 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 3.867 + 440.271 + 18.97 + -101.627 = NT$361 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$1,042 Mil.
Revenue was 2281.451 + 2159.464 + 2031.037 + 1917.205 = NT$8,389 Mil.
Gross Profit was 99.569 + 129.956 + 93.442 + 87.314 = NT$410 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$7,167 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$8,225 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$856 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$18 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$228 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$2,589 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$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)
=(876.206 / 7996.645) / (1041.518 / 8389.157)
=0.109572 / 0.12415
=0.8826

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)
=(410.281 / 8389.157) / (367.38 / 7996.645)
=0.048906 / 0.045942
=1.0645

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 - (7752.697 + 854.528) / 8799.711) / (1 - (7166.747 + 855.717) / 8225.213)
=0.021874 / 0.02465
=0.8874

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
=7996.645 / 8389.157
=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))
=(18.228 / (18.228 + 855.717)) / (17.255 / (17.255 + 854.528))
=0.020857 / 0.019793
=1.0538

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)
=(222.386 / 7996.645) / (227.564 / 8389.157)
=0.02781 / 0.027126
=1.0252

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)
=((0.508 + 2081.515) / 8799.711) / ((1.962 + 2589.215) / 8225.213)
=0.236601 / 0.315029
=0.751

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
=(278.349 - 0 - 361.481) / 8799.711
=-0.009447

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.

Yuan Jen Enterprises Co has a M-score of -2.60 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 -2.60 mean?
Yuan Jen Enterprises Co (TPE:1725) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.60 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Yuan Jen Enterprises Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Yuan Jen Enterprises Co ranks #645 out of 1525 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is Yuan Jen Enterprises Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Yuan Jen Enterprises Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. Based on the distribution chart, Yuan Jen Enterprises Co ranks #645 out of 1525 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yuan Jen Enterprises Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yuan Jen Enterprises Co's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Yuan Jen Enterprises Co ranks #645 out of 1525 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Yuan Jen Enterprises 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Yuan Jen Enterprises Co and its competitors. Yuan Jen Enterprises Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yuan Jen Enterprises Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yuan Jen Enterprises Co (TPE:1725) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$26.05, compared to a current price of NT$29.40 — trading 12.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. Yuan Jen Enterprises Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Yuan Jen Enterprises Co (TPE:1725), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.60 as of Jul. 15, 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 Yuan Jen Enterprises Co (TPE:1725) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yuan Jen Enterprises Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$29.40 is trading 12.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$26.05. GuruFocus considers Yuan Jen Enterprises Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1725:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.60
  • GF Value™: NT$26.05 vs. price of NT$29.40 (12.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1725 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yuan Jen Enterprises Co Business Description

Address Min Sheng East Road, 3rd Floor, No. 54, Section 4, Taipei, TWN
Yuan Jen Enterprises Co Ltd is mainly engaged in manufacturing, processing, trading, and wholesale of chemicals, gasoline, and diesel, as well as building rentals. The company divides it's business in two reportable segments namely, Petrochemical segment and others. It generates majority revenue from the petrochemical segment and geographically, the Group operates principally in Taiwan and China.
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