Horng Shiue Holding Co (TPE:2243) Beneish M-Score: -2.85 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TPE:2243 Horng Shiue Holding Co Ltd TPE:2243
51 GF Score
Price NT$55.50
GF Value NT$13.74
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Horng Shiue Holding Co Beneish M-Score?

Horng Shiue Holding Co TPE:2243 +8.82% 51 Beneish M-Score is -2.85 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2243 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$13.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Vehicles & Parts companies, Horng Shiue Holding Co ranks better than 77.63% 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 -2.85 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:2243' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.11   Med: -2.87   Max: 3
Current: -2.85

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Horng Shiue Holding Co was 3.00. The lowest was -5.11. And the median was -2.87.


Horng Shiue Holding Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Horng Shiue Holding 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.

Horng Shiue Holding Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Horng Shiue Holding 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 -5.11 -2.89 3.00 -3.33 -2.85

Horng Shiue Holding 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 -3.33 -3.13 -2.15 -3.21 -2.85

TPE:2243 vs ORLY, AZO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Horng Shiue Holding 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.


Horng Shiue Holding Co Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Horng Shiue Holding Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Horng Shiue Holding 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 Horng Shiue Holding 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 * 1.0085+0.528 * 0.5999+0.404 * 0.9026+0.892 * 0.9098+0.115 * 0.9931
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0564+4.679 * -0.008359-0.327 * 0.9899
=-2.85

* 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$632 Mil.
Revenue was 633.143 + 367.901 + 538.294 + 199.77 = NT$1,739 Mil.
Gross Profit was 141.031 + 11.184 + 105.659 + -7.552 = NT$250 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$2,766 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$3,381 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$580 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$97 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$103 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$2,402 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$172 Mil.
Net Income was 92.23 + -33.965 + 68.374 + -42.048 = NT$85 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 230.187 + -48.685 + -103.435 + 34.788 = NT$113 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$689 Mil.
Revenue was 676.486 + 385 + 672.693 + 177.361 = NT$1,912 Mil.
Gross Profit was 73.546 + 6.802 + 44.184 + 40.539 = NT$165 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$2,566 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$3,222 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$618 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$102 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$107 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$2,148 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$330 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)
=(632.247 / 1739.108) / (689.075 / 1911.54)
=0.363547 / 0.360482
=1.0085

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)
=(165.071 / 1911.54) / (250.322 / 1739.108)
=0.086355 / 0.143937
=0.5999

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 - (2765.574 + 579.577) / 3381.217) / (1 - (2565.892 + 617.792) / 3221.76)
=0.010667 / 0.011818
=0.9026

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
=1739.108 / 1911.54
=0.9098

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))
=(102.324 / (102.324 + 617.792)) / (96.777 / (96.777 + 579.577))
=0.142094 / 0.143086
=0.9931

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)
=(102.578 / 1739.108) / (106.727 / 1911.54)
=0.058983 / 0.055833
=1.0564

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)
=((171.821 + 2402.303) / 3381.217) / ((330.009 + 2147.738) / 3221.76)
=0.761301 / 0.769066
=0.9899

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
=(84.591 - 0 - 112.855) / 3381.217
=-0.008359

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.

Horng Shiue Holding Co has a M-score of -2.85 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 -2.85 mean?
Horng Shiue Holding Co (TPE:2243) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.85 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Horng Shiue Holding Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Horng Shiue Holding Co ranks #285 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is Horng Shiue Holding Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Horng Shiue Holding Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. Based on the distribution chart, Horng Shiue Holding Co ranks #285 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Horng Shiue Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Horng Shiue Holding Co's Beneish M-Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Horng Shiue Holding Co ranks #285 out of 1274 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Horng Shiue Holding Co in the top 22% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Horng Shiue Holding Co and its competitors. Horng Shiue Holding Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Horng Shiue Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horng Shiue Holding Co (TPE:2243) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$13.74, compared to a current price of NT$55.50 — trading 303.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. Horng Shiue Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Horng Shiue Holding Co (TPE:2243), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.85 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 Horng Shiue Holding Co (TPE:2243) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horng Shiue Holding Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$55.50 is trading 303.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$13.74. GuruFocus considers Horng Shiue Holding Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2243:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.85
  • GF Value™: NT$13.74 vs. price of NT$55.50 (303.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2243 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Horng Shiue Holding Co Business Description

Address Room no:100,Rongchang Road, Chedun, Songjiang Shanghai, CHN, 201611
Horng Shiue Holding Co Ltd isengaged in the manufacture, processing and trading of automotive sheet metal stamping die and gauge and providing after sales services, such as technique consulting. The Company's revenue is derived from automotive sheet metal stamping die sold by the assembly plant and stamping factory.
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