Chung Hwa Pulp (TPE:1905) Beneish M-Score: -1.42 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TPE:1905 Chung Hwa Pulp Corp TPE:1905
63 GF Score
Price NT$16.85
GF Value NT$17.21
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Chung Hwa Pulp Beneish M-Score?

Chung Hwa Pulp TPE:1905 -2.88% 63 Beneish M-Score is -1.42 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:1905 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$17.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 273 Forest Products companies, Chung Hwa Pulp ranks worse than 93.77% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.42 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TPE:1905' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.91   Med: -2.53   Max: -1.42
Current: -1.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Chung Hwa Pulp was -1.42. The lowest was -2.91. And the median was -2.53.


Chung Hwa Pulp Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chung Hwa Pulp'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.

Chung Hwa Pulp Beneish M-Score Chart

Chung Hwa Pulp 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 -2.57 -2.46 -2.12 -2.58 -1.42

Chung Hwa Pulp 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 -2.58 -2.36 -2.55 -1.40 -1.42

Chung Hwa Pulp Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Chung Hwa Pulp'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.


Chung Hwa Pulp Beneish M-Score vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Chung Hwa Pulp's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Chung Hwa Pulp 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 Chung Hwa Pulp 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 * 1.1887+0.528 * 2.7587+0.404 * 1.0489+0.892 * 0.9037+0.115 * 0.9872
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0913+4.679 * 0.010608-0.327 * 1.0278
=-1.42

* 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$3,722 Mil.
Revenue was 4673.213 + 4527.072 + 4736.901 + 4829.805 = NT$18,767 Mil.
Gross Profit was 206.393 + -86.687 + 233.569 + 152.538 = NT$506 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$20,212 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$40,441 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$16,742 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$1,269 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,906 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$17,574 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,925 Mil.
Net Income was 320.721 + -310.927 + -279.502 + -342.85 = NT$-613 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -388.336 + -292.496 + 570.806 + -931.547 = NT$-1,042 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$3,465 Mil.
Revenue was 5057.011 + 5021.108 + 5406.616 + 5282.795 = NT$20,768 Mil.
Gross Profit was 237.774 + 505.02 + 263.274 + 538.053 = NT$1,544 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$18,796 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$38,618 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$16,647 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$1,245 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,933 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$16,059 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$2,057 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)
=(3721.7 / 18766.991) / (3464.522 / 20767.53)
=0.198311 / 0.166824
=1.1887

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)
=(1544.121 / 20767.53) / (505.813 / 18766.991)
=0.074353 / 0.026952
=2.7587

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 - (20212.472 + 16742.078) / 40441.347) / (1 - (18795.963 + 16647.48) / 38617.733)
=0.086219 / 0.082198
=1.0489

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
=18766.991 / 20767.53
=0.9037

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))
=(1244.609 / (1244.609 + 16647.48)) / (1269.131 / (1269.131 + 16742.078))
=0.069562 / 0.070463
=0.9872

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)
=(1905.916 / 18766.991) / (1932.613 / 20767.53)
=0.101557 / 0.093059
=1.0913

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)
=((1924.923 + 17573.778) / 40441.347) / ((2057.392 + 16058.702) / 38617.733)
=0.482148 / 0.469113
=1.0278

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
=(-612.558 - 0 - -1041.573) / 40441.347
=0.010608

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.

Chung Hwa Pulp has a M-score of -1.42 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.42 mean?
Chung Hwa Pulp (TPE:1905) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.42 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Chung Hwa Pulp and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chung Hwa Pulp ranks #256 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 93.8%.
Is Chung Hwa Pulp's Beneish M-Score too high?
Chung Hwa Pulp's current Beneish M-Score is -1.42. Based on the distribution chart, Chung Hwa Pulp ranks #256 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chung Hwa Pulp has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chung Hwa Pulp's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Chung Hwa Pulp ranks #256 out of 273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Chung Hwa Pulp in the lower 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 Forest Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Forest 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 Chung Hwa Pulp and its competitors. Chung Hwa Pulp's current Beneish M-Score is -1.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chung Hwa Pulp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chung Hwa Pulp (TPE:1905) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$17.21, compared to a current price of NT$16.85 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.42. Chung Hwa Pulp's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 11 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 Chung Hwa Pulp (TPE:1905), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.42 as of Jun. 26, 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 Chung Hwa Pulp (TPE:1905) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chung Hwa Pulp stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$16.85 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$17.21. GuruFocus considers Chung Hwa Pulp to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1905:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.42
  • GF Value™: NT$17.21 vs. price of NT$16.85 (2.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1905 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chung Hwa Pulp Business Description

Address No. 51, Chongqing South Road, 12th Floor, Section 2, Taipei City, TWN
Chung Hwa Pulp Corp is engaged in the production and sale of pulp and paper. Its businesses include specialty paper, pulp, paper and paperboard, tape and other businesses. The Company operates through the Pulp and Fine Paper segment, which generates maximum revenue, and the Forestry segment. Its activities include the manufacture and sale of cardboard, paper and pulp, as well as seedling cultivation and reforestation. Geographically, the Group operates in Taiwan and mainland China, with Taiwan generating maximum revenue.
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