Hiyes International Co (TPE:2348) Beneish M-Score: -2.28 (As of Aug. 23, 2026)

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TPE:2348 Hiyes International Co Ltd TPE:2348
76 GF Score
Price NT$72.40
GF Value NT$105.40
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Hiyes International Co Beneish M-Score?

Hiyes International Co TPE:2348 +0.84% 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.28 as of Aug. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2348 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$105.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,682 Real Estate companies, Hiyes International Co ranks worse than 55.53% 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 -2.28 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:2348' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.1   Med: -1.67   Max: 0.84
Current: -2.28

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hiyes International Co was 0.84. The lowest was -4.10. And the median was -1.67.


Hiyes International Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hiyes International 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.

Hiyes International Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Hiyes International 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 -0.02 -1.97 -2.12 -1.53 -2.13

Hiyes International Co 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 -1.46 -1.53 -2.11 -2.13 -2.28

TPE:2348 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Hiyes International 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.


Hiyes International Co Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Hiyes International Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hiyes International Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


TPE:2348
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Hiyes International 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 Hiyes International 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 * 1.1037+0.528 * 1.1258+0.404 * 1.0674+0.892 * 0.7233+0.115 * 0.851
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.086+4.679 * 0.074035-0.327 * 1.1705
=-2.28

* 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$2,098 Mil.
Revenue was 1308.225 + 2937.88 + 1169.175 + 1528.108 = NT$6,943 Mil.
Gross Profit was 367.809 + 999.926 + 391.094 + 439.771 = NT$2,199 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$36,707 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$49,675 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$56 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$16 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$801 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$15,833 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$23,044 Mil.
Net Income was 24.394 + 490.224 + 54.448 + 184.819 = NT$754 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -2366.349 + 104.856 + 222.458 + -884.815 = NT$-2,924 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$2,628 Mil.
Revenue was 1717.95 + 4318.82 + 1900.087 + 1662.403 = NT$9,599 Mil.
Gross Profit was 816.3 + 630.696 + 1051.652 + 923.235 = NT$3,422 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$32,800 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$43,450 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$69 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$16 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,019 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$8,546 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$20,504 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)
=(2097.825 / 6943.388) / (2627.681 / 9599.26)
=0.302133 / 0.273738
=1.1037

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)
=(3421.883 / 9599.26) / (2198.6 / 6943.388)
=0.356474 / 0.316647
=1.1258

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 - (36707.26 + 56.27) / 49675.372) / (1 - (32799.883 + 69.355) / 43449.845)
=0.259924 / 0.243513
=1.0674

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
=6943.388 / 9599.26
=0.7233

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))
=(16.137 / (16.137 + 69.355)) / (16.038 / (16.038 + 56.27))
=0.188755 / 0.221801
=0.851

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)
=(800.84 / 6943.388) / (1019.468 / 9599.26)
=0.115339 / 0.106203
=1.086

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)
=((23043.628 + 15833.225) / 49675.372) / ((20504.343 + 8546.47) / 43449.845)
=0.782618 / 0.668606
=1.1705

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
=(753.885 - 0 - -2923.85) / 49675.372
=0.074035

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.

Hiyes International Co has a M-score of -2.28 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 -2.28 mean?
Hiyes International Co (TPE:2348) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.28 as of Aug. 23, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hiyes International Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hiyes International Co ranks #934 out of 1682 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is Hiyes International Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hiyes International Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.28. Based on the distribution chart, Hiyes International Co ranks #934 out of 1682 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hiyes International Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hiyes International Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Hiyes International Co ranks #934 out of 1682 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hiyes International Co 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 Real Estate company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Real Estate 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 Hiyes International Co and its competitors. Hiyes International Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hiyes International Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiyes International Co (TPE:2348) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$105.40, compared to a current price of NT$72.40 — trading 31.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.28. Hiyes International Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 12 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 Hiyes International Co (TPE:2348), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.28 as of Aug. 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 Hiyes International Co (TPE:2348) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiyes International Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$72.40 is trading 31.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$105.40. GuruFocus considers Hiyes International Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2348:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.28
  • GF Value™: NT$105.40 vs. price of NT$72.40 (31.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 12 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2348 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hiyes International Co Business Description

Address No. 260, Dunhua North Road, 7th Floor, Songshan District, Taipei, TWN
Hiyes International Co Ltd operates in the real estate industry. The Company has two reporting segments: the agency sales segment of real estate, and the construction segment, in which the former engages in the brokerage of real estate sales, and the construction segment engages in the operation and construction of residential houses, sales of real estate, and other related businesses.
76GF Score

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