CSBC Taiwan (TPE:2208) Beneish M-Score: 1.95 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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TPE:2208 CSBC Corp Taiwan TPE:2208
49 GF Score
Price NT$20.10
GF Value NT$18.52
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is CSBC Taiwan Beneish M-Score?

CSBC Taiwan TPE:2208 -5.85% 49 Beneish M-Score is 1.95 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2208 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$18.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Aerospace & Defense companies, CSBC Taiwan ranks worse than 96.93% 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 1.95 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TPE:2208' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.31   Med: -2.43   Max: 1.95
Current: 1.95

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of CSBC Taiwan was 1.95. The lowest was -4.31. And the median was -2.43.


CSBC Taiwan Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CSBC Taiwan'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.

CSBC Taiwan Beneish M-Score Chart

CSBC Taiwan 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 -4.20 -2.57 -4.24 -2.39 -0.20

CSBC Taiwan 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 -2.92 -2.51 -1.73 -0.20 1.95

TPE:2208 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, CSBC Taiwan'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.


CSBC Taiwan Beneish M-Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, CSBC Taiwan's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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CSBC Taiwan 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 CSBC Taiwan 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 * 1.3639+0.528 * 5.4045+0.404 * 0.9354+0.892 * 1.5417+0.115 * 0.9547
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.6986+4.679 * 0.286982-0.327 * 1.2446
=1.95

* 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$9,975 Mil.
Revenue was 4731.963 + 3838.955 + 4103.465 + 9927.839 = NT$22,602 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2.242 + 459.945 + -82.765 + -1464.484 = NT$-1,085 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$29,453 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$49,164 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$15,014 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$989 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$411 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$26,570 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$9,017 Mil.
Net Income was 91.374 + 206.817 + 63.191 + -1698.261 = NT$-1,337 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -3807.067 + -4450.562 + -3540.574 + -3647.929 = NT$-15,446 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$4,744 Mil.
Revenue was 3909.986 + 3251.378 + 3546.762 + 3952.065 = NT$14,660 Mil.
Gross Profit was -1124.396 + -1336.919 + -900.825 + -441.504 = NT$-3,804 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$16,476 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$36,090 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$15,928 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$999 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$381 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$14,271 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$6,717 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)
=(9974.637 / 22602.222) / (4743.512 / 14660.191)
=0.441312 / 0.323564
=1.3639

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)
=(-3803.644 / 14660.191) / (-1085.062 / 22602.222)
=-0.259454 / -0.048007
=5.4045

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 - (29452.802 + 15013.75) / 49164.218) / (1 - (16475.85 + 15927.741) / 36090.259)
=0.095551 / 0.102151
=0.9354

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
=22602.222 / 14660.191
=1.5417

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))
=(998.659 / (998.659 + 15927.741)) / (988.946 / (988.946 + 15013.75))
=0.059 / 0.061799
=0.9547

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)
=(410.81 / 22602.222) / (381.446 / 14660.191)
=0.018176 / 0.026019
=0.6986

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)
=((9016.951 + 26569.866) / 49164.218) / ((6717.452 + 14271.49) / 36090.259)
=0.723836 / 0.581568
=1.2446

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
=(-1336.879 - 0 - -15446.132) / 49164.218
=0.286982

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.

CSBC Taiwan has a M-score of 1.95 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 1.95 mean?
CSBC Taiwan (TPE:2208) has a Beneish M-Score of 1.95 as of Jul. 23, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on CSBC Taiwan and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CSBC Taiwan ranks #316 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 96.9%.
Is CSBC Taiwan's Beneish M-Score too high?
CSBC Taiwan's current Beneish M-Score is 1.95. Based on the distribution chart, CSBC Taiwan ranks #316 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CSBC Taiwan has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSBC Taiwan's Beneish M-Score compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, CSBC Taiwan ranks #316 out of 326 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places CSBC Taiwan 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 CSBC Taiwan and its competitors. CSBC Taiwan's current Beneish M-Score is 1.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CSBC Taiwan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSBC Taiwan (TPE:2208) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$18.52, compared to a current price of NT$20.10 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 1.95. CSBC Taiwan's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 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 CSBC Taiwan (TPE:2208), the current Beneish M-Score is 1.95 as of Jul. 23, 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 CSBC Taiwan (TPE:2208) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSBC Taiwan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$20.10 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.52. GuruFocus considers CSBC Taiwan to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2208:

  • Beneish M-Score: 1.95
  • GF Value™: NT$18.52 vs. price of NT$20.10 (8.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2208 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CSBC Taiwan Business Description

Address No. 3, Zhonggang Road, Xiaogang District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 81234
CSBC Corp Taiwan is engaged in the design, construction, repair, and conversion of ships and offshore engineering equipment. The company operates through four segments: Construction of Ships and Vessels, Machinery Building, Ship/Vessel Repairs, and All Other Segments. The Construction of Ships and Vessels segment, which contributes the majority of revenue, focuses on the manufacture and repair of marine vessels, oil drilling rigs, and onshore equipment. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from Taiwan.
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