Panion & Bf Biotech (TPE:1760) Beneish M-Score: -2.56 (As of Aug. 15, 2026)

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TPE:1760 Panion & Bf Biotech Inc TPE:1760
73 GF Score
Price NT$58.60
GF Value NT$91.30
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Panion & Bf Biotech Beneish M-Score?

Panion & Bf Biotech TPE:1760 -0.68% 73 Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Aug. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:1760 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$91.30 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 913 Drug Manufacturers companies, Panion & Bf Biotech ranks better than 55.31% 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 -2.56 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:1760' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.27   Med: -2.67   Max: -1.41
Current: -2.56

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Panion & Bf Biotech was -1.41. The lowest was -3.27. And the median was -2.67.


Panion & Bf Biotech Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Panion & Bf Biotech'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.

Panion & Bf Biotech Beneish M-Score Chart

Panion & Bf Biotech 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 -2.86 -3.00 -2.67 -2.90 -2.72

Panion & Bf Biotech Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -3.02 -2.96 -2.85 -2.72 -2.56

TPE:1760 vs ZTS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Panion & Bf Biotech'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.


Panion & Bf Biotech Beneish M-Score vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Panion & Bf Biotech's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Panion & Bf Biotech's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Panion & Bf Biotech 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 Panion & Bf Biotech 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 * 1.0196+0.528 * 0.9776+0.404 * 1.0569+0.892 * 1.0445+0.115 * 1.1546
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.967+4.679 * -0.036643-0.327 * 0.9964
=-2.56

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was NT$354 Mil.
Revenue was 519.291 + 546.139 + 531.947 + 503.774 = NT$2,101 Mil.
Gross Profit was 269.38 + 285.903 + 300.286 + 268.61 = NT$1,124 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$1,449 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$3,213 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$1,698 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$138 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$613 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$1,129 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$143 Mil.
Net Income was 51.743 + 48.619 + 75.354 + 37.996 = NT$214 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 55.094 + 126.851 + 73.31 + 76.195 = NT$331 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$333 Mil.
Revenue was 481.532 + 522.539 + 501.205 + 506.416 = NT$2,012 Mil.
Gross Profit was 262.052 + 265.267 + 258.927 + 265.942 = NT$1,052 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$1,440 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$3,157 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$1,655 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$157 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$607 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$1,095 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$159 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)
=(354.256 / 2101.151) / (332.67 / 2011.692)
=0.168601 / 0.165368
=1.0196

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)
=(1052.188 / 2011.692) / (1124.179 / 2101.151)
=0.523036 / 0.53503
=0.9776

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 - (1449.442 + 1697.657) / 3213.093) / (1 - (1440.113 + 1655.226) / 3156.687)
=0.020539 / 0.019434
=1.0569

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
=2101.151 / 2011.692
=1.0445

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))
=(157.158 / (157.158 + 1655.226)) / (137.844 / (137.844 + 1697.657))
=0.086713 / 0.075099
=1.1546

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)
=(613.455 / 2101.151) / (607.36 / 2011.692)
=0.291961 / 0.301915
=0.967

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)
=((142.549 + 1129.21) / 3213.093) / ((158.707 + 1095.286) / 3156.687)
=0.395805 / 0.39725
=0.9964

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
=(213.712 - 0 - 331.45) / 3213.093
=-0.036643

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.

Panion & Bf Biotech has a M-score of -2.56 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 -2.56 mean?
Panion & Bf Biotech (TPE:1760) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.56 as of Aug. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Panion & Bf Biotech and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Panion & Bf Biotech ranks #408 out of 913 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 44.7%.
Is Panion & Bf Biotech's Beneish M-Score too high?
Panion & Bf Biotech's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. Based on the distribution chart, Panion & Bf Biotech ranks #408 out of 913 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Panion & Bf Biotech has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Panion & Bf Biotech's Beneish M-Score compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Panion & Bf Biotech ranks #408 out of 913 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Panion & Bf Biotech 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Panion & Bf Biotech and its competitors. Panion & Bf Biotech's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Panion & Bf Biotech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Panion & Bf Biotech (TPE:1760) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$91.30, compared to a current price of NT$58.60 — trading 35.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. Panion & Bf Biotech's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Panion & Bf Biotech (TPE:1760), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Aug. 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 Panion & Bf Biotech (TPE:1760) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Panion & Bf Biotech stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$58.60 is trading 35.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$91.30. GuruFocus considers Panion & Bf Biotech to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1760:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.56
  • GF Value™: NT$91.30 vs. price of NT$58.60 (35.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1760 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Panion & Bf Biotech Business Description

Address No. 3, Park Street, 16th Floor, Nangang District, Taipei, TWN, 11503
Panion & Bf Biotech Inc operates as a biotech and pharmaceutical company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sales of pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical, diagnostic, medical device, and active pharmaceutical ingredients. It has four core business groups: disease treatment, disease prevention, disease diagnosis, and delayed aging. It has geographic segments in Taiwan; China, Hong Kong, and Macau; the USA; and Korea. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Taiwan segment. Product-wise the firm generates the majority of its revenue from Pharmaceutical products.
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