Winbond Electronics (TPE:2344) Beneish M-Score: -2.12 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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TPE:2344 Winbond Electronics Corp TPE:2344
56 GF Score
Price NT$179.50
GF Value NT$30.57
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Winbond Electronics Beneish M-Score?

Winbond Electronics TPE:2344 +9.79% 56 Beneish M-Score is -2.12 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2344 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$30.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 981 Semiconductors companies, Winbond Electronics ranks worse than 66.36% 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 -2.12 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:2344' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.05   Med: -2.73   Max: -2.08
Current: -2.12

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Winbond Electronics was -2.08. The lowest was -3.05. And the median was -2.73.


Winbond Electronics Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Winbond Electronics'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.

Winbond Electronics Beneish M-Score Chart

Winbond Electronics 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 -2.84 -2.82 -2.27 -2.76 -2.10

Winbond Electronics 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 -2.75 -2.69 -2.60 -2.10 -2.12

TPE:2344 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Winbond Electronics'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.


Winbond Electronics Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Winbond Electronics's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Winbond Electronics 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 Winbond Electronics 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 * 1.3688+0.528 * 0.6697+0.404 * 1.1333+0.892 * 1.3214+0.115 * 0.9812
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8502+4.679 * -0.034761-0.327 * 1.0298
=-2.12

* 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$22,781 Mil.
Revenue was 38253.064 + 26625.074 + 21770.523 + 21017.957 = NT$107,667 Mil.
Gross Profit was 20415.002 + 11146.215 + 10165.529 + 4762.616 = NT$46,489 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$110,642 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$229,814 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$95,406 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$12,517 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$8,080 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$75,046 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$28,632 Mil.
Net Income was 10114.31 + 3422.354 + 2943.15 + -1312.433 = NT$15,167 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 12365.781 + 5516.32 + 2836.366 + 2437.395 = NT$23,156 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$12,595 Mil.
Revenue was 19992.617 + 18692.003 + 21312.431 + 21483.983 = NT$81,481 Mil.
Gross Profit was 5121.768 + 5081.24 + 6246.337 + 7111.803 = NT$23,561 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$64,384 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$181,302 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$100,374 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$12,889 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$7,192 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$44,859 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$34,570 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)
=(22781.315 / 107666.618) / (12595.333 / 81481.034)
=0.211591 / 0.15458
=1.3688

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)
=(23561.148 / 81481.034) / (46489.362 / 107666.618)
=0.289161 / 0.43179
=0.6697

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 - (110641.935 + 95405.963) / 229813.688) / (1 - (64384.031 + 100374.316) / 181302.071)
=0.103413 / 0.09125
=1.1333

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
=107666.618 / 81481.034
=1.3214

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))
=(12889.147 / (12889.147 + 100374.316)) / (12517.356 / (12517.356 + 95405.963))
=0.113798 / 0.115984
=0.9812

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)
=(8079.518 / 107666.618) / (7192.105 / 81481.034)
=0.075042 / 0.088267
=0.8502

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)
=((28632.25 + 75046.248) / 229813.688) / ((34570.026 + 44859.074) / 181302.071)
=0.451142 / 0.438104
=1.0298

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
=(15167.381 - 0 - 23155.862) / 229813.688
=-0.034761

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.

Winbond Electronics has a M-score of -2.12 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 -2.12 mean?
Winbond Electronics (TPE:2344) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.12 as of Aug. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Winbond Electronics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Winbond Electronics ranks #651 out of 981 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 66.4%.
Is Winbond Electronics' Beneish M-Score too high?
Winbond Electronics' current Beneish M-Score is -2.12. Based on the distribution chart, Winbond Electronics ranks #651 out of 981 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Winbond Electronics has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Winbond Electronics' Beneish M-Score compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Winbond Electronics ranks #651 out of 981 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Winbond Electronics 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Semiconductors 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 Winbond Electronics and its competitors. Winbond Electronics's current Beneish M-Score is -2.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Winbond Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Winbond Electronics (TPE:2344) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$30.57, compared to a current price of NT$179.50 — trading 487.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.12. Winbond Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 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 Winbond Electronics (TPE:2344), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.12 as of Aug. 11, 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 Winbond Electronics (TPE:2344) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Winbond Electronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$179.50 is trading 487.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$30.57. GuruFocus considers Winbond Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2344:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.12
  • GF Value™: NT$30.57 vs. price of NT$179.50 (487.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2344 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Winbond Electronics Business Description

Address No. 8, Keya 1st Road, Daya District, Taichung, TWN
Winbond Electronics Corp is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of very large scale integration (VLSI) integrated circuits (ICs) used in a variety of microelectronic applications. In addition, it offers customised memory solutions like Mobile RAM and Specialty DRAM, and core storage flash memory products. The company's operating segments are Customized Memory Solution product, Flash Memory product, and Logic IC product. Maximum revenue is generated from the Flash Memory product segment, which engages mainly in the manufacturing, selling, researching, designing and after-sales service of Flash Memory product. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Asia, followed by America, Europe, and Other regions.
56GF Score

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