Mayer Steel Pipe (TPE:2020) Beneish M-Score: -2.46 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TPE:2020 Mayer Steel Pipe Corp TPE:2020
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Price NT$21.45
GF Value NT$20.99
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What is Mayer Steel Pipe Beneish M-Score?

Mayer Steel Pipe TPE:2020 -1.15% 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.46 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2020 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$20.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 592 Steel companies, Mayer Steel Pipe ranks worse than 55.24% 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 -2.46 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:2020' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.21   Med: -2.35   Max: -1.73
Current: -2.46

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Mayer Steel Pipe was -1.73. The lowest was -3.21. And the median was -2.35.


Mayer Steel Pipe Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mayer Steel Pipe'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.

Mayer Steel Pipe Beneish M-Score Chart

Mayer Steel Pipe 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 -2.27 -2.34 -3.21 -2.10 -2.46

Mayer Steel Pipe 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 -2.10 -2.20 -2.11 -2.25 -2.46

TPE:2020 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Mayer Steel Pipe'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.


Mayer Steel Pipe Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Mayer Steel Pipe's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mayer Steel Pipe 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 Mayer Steel Pipe 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 * 0.9172+0.528 * 0.8144+0.404 * 0.7865+0.892 * 0.9049+0.115 * 0.9373
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0926+4.679 * 0.095997-0.327 * 1.1709
=-2.46

* 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$395 Mil.
Revenue was 1008.274 + 1597.194 + 1047.445 + 1090.617 = NT$4,744 Mil.
Gross Profit was 198.703 + 301.199 + 207.222 + 177.75 = NT$885 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$6,069 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$9,096 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$1,510 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$150 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$315 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$3,860 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$409 Mil.
Net Income was 125.073 + 156.608 + 129.381 + 157.284 = NT$568 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 341.958 + 509.905 + -1326.011 + 169.324 = NT$-305 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$475 Mil.
Revenue was 1167.163 + 1234.239 + 1419.039 + 1421.401 = NT$5,242 Mil.
Gross Profit was 172.709 + 178.843 + 225.921 + 218.836 = NT$796 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$4,939 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$8,287 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$1,590 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$148 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$318 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$2,855 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$466 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)
=(394.612 / 4743.53) / (475.426 / 5241.842)
=0.08319 / 0.090698
=0.9172

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)
=(796.309 / 5241.842) / (884.874 / 4743.53)
=0.151914 / 0.186543
=0.8144

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 - (6068.622 + 1510.306) / 9095.847) / (1 - (4938.954 + 1590.429) / 8286.506)
=0.166771 / 0.212046
=0.7865

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
=4743.53 / 5241.842
=0.9049

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))
=(147.51 / (147.51 + 1590.429)) / (150.383 / (150.383 + 1510.306))
=0.084876 / 0.090555
=0.9373

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)
=(314.504 / 4743.53) / (318.079 / 5241.842)
=0.066302 / 0.060681
=1.0926

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)
=((408.889 + 3860.353) / 9095.847) / ((466.162 + 2855.394) / 8286.506)
=0.469362 / 0.400839
=1.1709

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
=(568.346 - 0 - -304.824) / 9095.847
=0.095997

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.

Mayer Steel Pipe has a M-score of -2.46 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 -2.46 mean?
Mayer Steel Pipe (TPE:2020) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.46 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Mayer Steel Pipe and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mayer Steel Pipe ranks #327 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 55.2%.
Is Mayer Steel Pipe's Beneish M-Score too high?
Mayer Steel Pipe's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Based on the distribution chart, Mayer Steel Pipe ranks #327 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mayer Steel Pipe has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mayer Steel Pipe's Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Mayer Steel Pipe ranks #327 out of 592 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Mayer Steel Pipe 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 Steel company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Steel 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 Mayer Steel Pipe and its competitors. Mayer Steel Pipe's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mayer Steel Pipe stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mayer Steel Pipe (TPE:2020) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$20.99, compared to a current price of NT$21.45 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Mayer Steel Pipe's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Mayer Steel Pipe (TPE:2020), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.46 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 Mayer Steel Pipe (TPE:2020) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mayer Steel Pipe stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$21.45 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$20.99. GuruFocus considers Mayer Steel Pipe to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2020:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.46
  • GF Value™: NT$20.99 vs. price of NT$21.45 (2.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2020 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mayer Steel Pipe Business Description

Address No. 2-1, Section 3, Minquan East Road, 12th Floor, Zhongshan District, Taipei, TWN, 10477
Mayer Steel Pipe Corp operates as a steel pipe manufacturer in Taiwan. The primary business of the company and its entities is engaged in the production and sales of black steel pipes, galvanized steel pipes and stainless-steel coils for pipes. The company's reportable segments are the Steel Segment, Real Estate Investment Segment, Investment Segment, and Hotel Services Segment. The majority of revenue is derived from the Steel department, which focuses on the production and sales of black steel pipes, zinc-coated steel pipes, and stainless-steel coils for Pipes. Geographically it generates maximum revenue from Taiwan and the rest from Vietnam, Thailand, and other regions.
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