Hsin Kuang Steel Co (TPE:2031) Beneish M-Score: -2.88 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TPE:2031 Hsin Kuang Steel Co Ltd TPE:2031
80 GF Score
Price NT$38.55
GF Value NT$53.64
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hsin Kuang Steel Co Beneish M-Score?

Hsin Kuang Steel Co TPE:2031 -1.03% 80 Beneish M-Score is -2.88 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2031 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$53.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 592 Steel companies, Hsin Kuang Steel Co ranks better than 75.68% 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 -2.88 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:2031' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.07   Med: -2.25   Max: -0.98
Current: -2.88

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hsin Kuang Steel Co was -0.98. The lowest was -3.07. And the median was -2.25.


Hsin Kuang Steel Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hsin Kuang Steel 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.

Hsin Kuang Steel Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Hsin Kuang Steel 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 -1.99 -1.39 -2.30 -2.61 -2.88

Hsin Kuang Steel 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 -2.61 -2.12 -2.30 -2.56 -2.88

TPE:2031 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Hsin Kuang Steel 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.


Hsin Kuang Steel Co Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

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

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


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Hsin Kuang Steel 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 Hsin Kuang Steel 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 * 0.7473+0.528 * 0.9029+0.404 * 0.9659+0.892 * 1.1512+0.115 * 0.9761
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8807+4.679 * -0.057421-0.327 * 0.9704
=-2.88

* 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$3,852 Mil.
Revenue was 3333.066 + 3820.413 + 4603.771 + 5040.841 = NT$16,798 Mil.
Gross Profit was 414.354 + 331.824 + 406.359 + 339.2 = NT$1,492 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$15,195 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$28,718 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$5,914 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$285 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$593 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$8,918 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$7,110 Mil.
Net Income was 200.896 + 192.928 + 1003.514 + -339.087 = NT$1,058 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 985.794 + 1747.959 + 496.2 + -522.667 = NT$2,707 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$4,478 Mil.
Revenue was 4093.166 + 3362.913 + 3669.992 + 3466.167 = NT$14,592 Mil.
Gross Profit was 343.79 + 178.175 + 288.752 + 359.286 = NT$1,170 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$15,967 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$29,551 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$5,478 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$257 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$585 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$10,051 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$6,945 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)
=(3852.122 / 16798.091) / (4477.814 / 14592.238)
=0.229319 / 0.306863
=0.7473

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)
=(1170.003 / 14592.238) / (1491.737 / 16798.091)
=0.08018 / 0.088804
=0.9029

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 - (15194.77 + 5913.9) / 28718.181) / (1 - (15967.145 + 5477.591) / 29551.417)
=0.264972 / 0.274325
=0.9659

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
=16798.091 / 14592.238
=1.1512

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))
=(257.255 / (257.255 + 5477.591)) / (284.866 / (284.866 + 5913.9))
=0.044858 / 0.045955
=0.9761

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)
=(592.727 / 16798.091) / (584.653 / 14592.238)
=0.035285 / 0.040066
=0.8807

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)
=((7109.942 + 8917.653) / 28718.181) / ((6945.084 + 10050.923) / 29551.417)
=0.558099 / 0.575133
=0.9704

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
=(1058.251 - 0 - 2707.286) / 28718.181
=-0.057421

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.

Hsin Kuang Steel Co has a M-score of -2.88 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.88 mean?
Hsin Kuang Steel Co (TPE:2031) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.88 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hsin Kuang Steel Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hsin Kuang Steel Co ranks #144 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is Hsin Kuang Steel Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hsin Kuang Steel Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.88. Based on the distribution chart, Hsin Kuang Steel Co ranks #144 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hsin Kuang Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hsin Kuang Steel Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hsin Kuang Steel Co ranks #144 out of 592 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hsin Kuang Steel Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Hsin Kuang Steel Co and its competitors. Hsin Kuang Steel Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hsin Kuang Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hsin Kuang Steel Co (TPE:2031) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$53.64, compared to a current price of NT$38.55 — trading 28.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.88. Hsin Kuang Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 8 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 Hsin Kuang Steel Co (TPE:2031), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.88 as of Jun. 27, 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 Hsin Kuang Steel Co (TPE:2031) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hsin Kuang Steel Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$38.55 is trading 28.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$53.64. GuruFocus considers Hsin Kuang Steel Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2031:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.88
  • GF Value™: NT$53.64 vs. price of NT$38.55 (28.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2031 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hsin Kuang Steel Co Business Description

Address 97 Chongxin Road, Section 4, 25th Floor, Sanchong District, New Taipei, TWN
Hsin Kuang Steel Co Ltd manufactures and sells steel products. The business activities of the group include cutting, stamping, and the sale of steel products, including steel coils, steel plates, stainless steel, alloy steel, special steel, and SuperDyma. Geographically, its business activities are carried out across Taiwan. The company operates in four segments, which include Steel - Direct Sales, Steel - Manufacturing Sales, Construction Projects, and Leases. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Steel-Direct Sales Segment. Geographically, operates in Taiwan.
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