Sanitar Co (TPE:1817) Beneish M-Score: -2.76 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


TPE:1817 Sanitar Co Ltd TPE:1817
83 GF Score
Price NT$38.60
GF Value NT$38.21
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sanitar Co Beneish M-Score?

Sanitar Co TPE:1817 +0.26% 83 Beneish M-Score is -2.76 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:1817 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$38.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,847 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sanitar Co ranks better than 70.06% 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 -2.76 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:1817' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3   Med: -2.5   Max: -2.21
Current: -2.76

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sanitar Co was -2.21. The lowest was -3.00. And the median was -2.50.


Sanitar Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanitar 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.

Sanitar Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Sanitar 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 -2.37 -2.44 -2.56 -2.44 -2.76

Sanitar 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 -2.44 -2.36 -2.57 -2.75 -2.76

TPE:1817 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Sanitar 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.


Sanitar Co Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sanitar Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sanitar 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 Sanitar 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 * 0.8624+0.528 * 0.963+0.404 * 1.7674+0.892 * 0.9383+0.115 * 1.0202
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0606+4.679 * -0.070005-0.327 * 1.1492
=-2.76

* 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$311 Mil.
Revenue was 672.146 + 657.945 + 671.391 + 616.813 = NT$2,618 Mil.
Gross Profit was 261.825 + 240.153 + 243.688 + 218.468 = NT$964 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$1,822 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$2,929 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$961 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$98 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$573 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$380 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$62 Mil.
Net Income was 62.307 + 88.078 + 66.323 + 45.502 = NT$262 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 111.4 + 49.104 + 202.219 + 104.555 = NT$467 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$384 Mil.
Revenue was 777.419 + 714.691 + 722.577 + 575.638 = NT$2,790 Mil.
Gross Profit was 282.434 + 250.862 + 252.054 + 204.129 = NT$989 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$1,732 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$2,848 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$1,036 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$108 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$576 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$298 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$75 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)
=(310.612 / 2618.295) / (383.832 / 2790.325)
=0.118631 / 0.137558
=0.8624

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)
=(989.479 / 2790.325) / (964.134 / 2618.295)
=0.354611 / 0.36823
=0.963

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 - (1821.945 + 960.599) / 2929.346) / (1 - (1731.884 + 1035.642) / 2848.288)
=0.050114 / 0.028355
=1.7674

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
=2618.295 / 2790.325
=0.9383

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))
=(107.979 / (107.979 + 1035.642)) / (97.965 / (97.965 + 960.599))
=0.094419 / 0.092545
=1.0202

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)
=(573.003 / 2618.295) / (575.766 / 2790.325)
=0.218846 / 0.206344
=1.0606

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)
=((61.641 + 379.832) / 2929.346) / ((75.17 + 298.358) / 2848.288)
=0.150707 / 0.131141
=1.1492

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
=(262.21 - 0 - 467.278) / 2929.346
=-0.070005

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.

Sanitar Co has a M-score of -2.76 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 -2.76 mean?
Sanitar Co (TPE:1817) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.76 as of Jul. 02, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sanitar Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanitar Co ranks #553 out of 1847 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.
Is Sanitar Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sanitar Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. Based on the distribution chart, Sanitar Co ranks #553 out of 1847 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanitar Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanitar Co's Beneish M-Score compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sanitar Co ranks #553 out of 1847 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Sanitar 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Sanitar Co and its competitors. Sanitar Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanitar Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanitar Co (TPE:1817) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$38.21, compared to a current price of NT$38.60 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. Sanitar Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 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 Sanitar Co (TPE:1817), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.76 as of Jul. 02, 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 Sanitar Co (TPE:1817) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanitar Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$38.60 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$38.21. GuruFocus considers Sanitar Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1817:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.76
  • GF Value™: NT$38.21 vs. price of NT$38.60 (1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1817 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sanitar Co Business Description

Address No 111-8, Xingde Road, 7th Floor, Sanchong District, New Taipei, TWN, 241
Sanitar Co Ltd is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and sale of sanitary porcelain and water outlet products. Its product portfolio includes toilet goods, lavatories, washbasins, faucets, bathtubs, and related accessories. The group operates through two reportable segments: the Taiwan sanitary porcelain segment and the Vietnam sanitary porcelain segment. Both segments are involved in manufacturing and trading sanitary porcelain and water outlet products, and are managed separately due to their distinct business strategies. The company derives the majority of its revenue from Taiwan.
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