Wus Printed Circuit Co (TPE:2316) Beneish M-Score: -3.48 (As of Aug. 24, 2026)

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TPE:2316 Wus Printed Circuit Co Ltd TPE:2316
59 GF Score
Price NT$158.50
GF Value NT$62.58
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Wus Printed Circuit Co Beneish M-Score?

Wus Printed Circuit Co TPE:2316 +1.93% 59 Beneish M-Score is -3.48 as of Aug. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2316 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$62.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,405 Hardware companies, Wus Printed Circuit Co ranks better than 92.93% 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.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -3.48 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Wus Printed Circuit Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:2316' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.81   Med: -2.18   Max: 5.62
Current: -3.48

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Wus Printed Circuit Co was 5.62. The lowest was -4.81. And the median was -2.18.


Wus Printed Circuit Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wus Printed Circuit 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.

Wus Printed Circuit Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Wus Printed Circuit 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 -2.16 -2.14 -3.09 -1.69 2.95

Wus Printed Circuit Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -2.03 -1.43 2.95 -3.73 -3.48

TPE:2316 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Wus Printed Circuit 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.


Wus Printed Circuit Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Wus Printed Circuit Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wus Printed Circuit Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Wus Printed Circuit 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 Wus Printed Circuit 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 * 1.0601+0.528 * -2.7393+0.404 * 1.089+0.892 * 1.2407+0.115 * 1.1207
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1625+4.679 * 0.135151-0.327 * 0.8369
=-3.48

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was NT$1,273 Mil.
Revenue was 1131.936 + 1022.324 + 1120.684 + 973.972 = NT$4,249 Mil.
Gross Profit was -39.973 + 63.362 + 63.999 + -3.064 = NT$84 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$7,733 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$21,197 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$3,063 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$408 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$491 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$3,430 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,750 Mil.
Net Income was 547.499 + 639.66 + 466.552 + 941.78 = NT$2,595 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -21.045 + -276.21 + 128.505 + -100.617 = NT$-269 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$968 Mil.
Revenue was 774.475 + 870.985 + 922.656 + 856.422 = NT$3,425 Mil.
Gross Profit was -64.146 + -14.348 + -42.782 + -64.9 = NT$-186 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$6,187 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$15,891 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$2,543 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$386 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$340 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$2,864 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,776 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)
=(1272.665 / 4248.916) / (967.61 / 3424.538)
=0.299527 / 0.282552
=1.0601

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)
=(-186.176 / 3424.538) / (84.324 / 4248.916)
=-0.054365 / 0.019846
=-2.7393

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 - (7732.65 + 3062.661) / 21197.449) / (1 - (6186.781 + 2543.422) / 15891.016)
=0.490726 / 0.45062
=1.089

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
=4248.916 / 3424.538
=1.2407

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))
=(385.832 / (385.832 + 2543.422)) / (407.887 / (407.887 + 3062.661))
=0.131717 / 0.117528
=1.1207

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)
=(490.997 / 4248.916) / (340.424 / 3424.538)
=0.115558 / 0.099407
=1.1625

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)
=((1749.602 + 3430.053) / 21197.449) / ((1775.627 + 2863.937) / 15891.016)
=0.244353 / 0.291961
=0.8369

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
=(2595.491 - 0 - -269.367) / 21197.449
=0.135151

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.

Wus Printed Circuit Co has a M-score of -3.48 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -3.48 mean?
Wus Printed Circuit Co (TPE:2316) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.48 as of Aug. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Wus Printed Circuit Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wus Printed Circuit Co ranks #170 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Wus Printed Circuit Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Wus Printed Circuit Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.48. Based on the distribution chart, Wus Printed Circuit Co ranks #170 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wus Printed Circuit Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wus Printed Circuit Co's Beneish M-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Wus Printed Circuit Co ranks #170 out of 2405 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Wus Printed Circuit Co in the top 7% 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Wus Printed Circuit Co and its competitors. Wus Printed Circuit Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wus Printed Circuit Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wus Printed Circuit Co (TPE:2316) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$62.58, compared to a current price of NT$158.50 — trading 153.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.48. Wus Printed Circuit Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Wus Printed Circuit Co (TPE:2316), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.48 as of Aug. 24, 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 Wus Printed Circuit Co (TPE:2316) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wus Printed Circuit Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$158.50 is trading 153.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$62.58. GuruFocus considers Wus Printed Circuit Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2316:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.48
  • GF Value™: NT$62.58 vs. price of NT$158.50 (153.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2316 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wus Printed Circuit Co Business Description

Address No. 37, Kaifa Road, Nanzih District, Kaohsiung, TWN
Wus Printed Circuit Co Ltd manufactures and sells printed circuit boards in Taiwan. It engaged in the manufacture, processing, assembly, and sales of double-sided and multi-layer printed circuit boards and imported commodity trading business. The company's reportable segments are Manufacturing and trading of printed circuit boards, which derive key revenue, Assembly and trading of PCB/ light products, Investment, and Others. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Asia (excluding Taiwan), and the rest from North America, Taiwan, Europe, and other regions.
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