Acer Gadget (TPE:2432) Beneish M-Score: -2.74 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TPE:2432 Acer Gadget Inc TPE:2432
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Price NT$27.60
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What is Acer Gadget Beneish M-Score?

Acer Gadget TPE:2432 -3.16% 54 Beneish M-Score is -2.74 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2432 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$50.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,404 Hardware companies, Acer Gadget ranks better than 70.97% 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 -2.74 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:2432' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.1   Med: -2.74   Max: -1.75
Current: -2.74

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Acer Gadget was -1.75. The lowest was -3.10. And the median was -2.74.


Acer Gadget Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Acer Gadget'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.

Acer Gadget Beneish M-Score Chart

Acer Gadget Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 -1.75 -3.10 -2.74

Acer Gadget Quarterly Data
Dec19 Dec20 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 -3.10 -3.22 -2.48 -2.53 -2.74

TPE:2432 vs DELL, SNDK, ANET: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Acer Gadget'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.


Acer Gadget Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Acer Gadget's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Acer Gadget 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 Acer Gadget 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 * 0.5103+0.528 * 1.0353+0.404 * 0.8042+0.892 * 1.2563+0.115 * 0.7748
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9019+4.679 * -0.002089-0.327 * 0.8883
=-2.74

* 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$213 Mil.
Revenue was 954.372 + 847.22 + 715.734 + 755.886 = NT$3,273 Mil.
Gross Profit was 142.33 + 100.098 + 83.15 + 92.332 = NT$418 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$1,488 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$1,700 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$25 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$18 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$208 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$488 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$0 Mil.
Net Income was 56.751 + 28.298 + 17.395 + 14.982 = NT$117 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 50.382 + 99.531 + -15.65 + -13.285 = NT$121 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$333 Mil.
Revenue was 726.343 + 709.689 + 596.548 + 572.903 = NT$2,605 Mil.
Gross Profit was 105.703 + 91.887 + 80.685 + 66.142 = NT$344 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$1,606 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$1,882 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$19 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$184 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$609 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$0 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)
=(213.423 / 3273.212) / (332.93 / 2605.483)
=0.065203 / 0.127781
=0.5103

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)
=(344.417 / 2605.483) / (417.91 / 3273.212)
=0.132189 / 0.127676
=1.0353

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 - (1488.076 + 25.306) / 1700.387) / (1 - (1605.671 + 19.126) / 1882.196)
=0.109978 / 0.136755
=0.8042

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
=3273.212 / 2605.483
=1.2563

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))
=(8.99 / (8.99 + 19.126)) / (17.783 / (17.783 + 25.306))
=0.319747 / 0.412704
=0.7748

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)
=(208.225 / 3273.212) / (183.777 / 2605.483)
=0.063615 / 0.070535
=0.9019

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)
=((0 + 488.43) / 1700.387) / ((0 + 608.661) / 1882.196)
=0.287246 / 0.323378
=0.8883

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
=(117.426 - 0 - 120.978) / 1700.387
=-0.002089

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.

Acer Gadget has a M-score of -2.74 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 -2.74 mean?
Acer Gadget (TPE:2432) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.74 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Acer Gadget and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Acer Gadget ranks #698 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 29%.
Is Acer Gadget's Beneish M-Score too high?
Acer Gadget's current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. Based on the distribution chart, Acer Gadget ranks #698 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Acer Gadget has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acer Gadget's Beneish M-Score compare to DELL and SNDK?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Acer Gadget ranks #698 out of 2404 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Acer Gadget in the upper 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 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 Acer Gadget and its competitors. Acer Gadget's current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acer Gadget stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acer Gadget (TPE:2432) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$50.77, compared to a current price of NT$27.60 — trading 45.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. Acer Gadget's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 3 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 Acer Gadget (TPE:2432), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.74 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 Acer Gadget (TPE:2432) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acer Gadget stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$27.60 is trading 45.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$50.77. GuruFocus considers Acer Gadget to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2432:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.74
  • GF Value™: NT$50.77 vs. price of NT$27.60 (45.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2432 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Acer Gadget Business Description

Address No. 369, Fuxing North Road, 5th Floor, 7th Floor, Songshan District, Taipei City, TWN, 10541
Acer Gadget Inc mainly engages in telecom value-added network business, the design, sales, and lease of computer software and hardware application systems, and the sales of computer peripherals and smart life products. Its segments include the Smart Devices and Value-Added Trading Division, which generates maximum revenue and mainly engages in gaming and non-gaming products, computer peripherals, and smart life products, the Fashion Division, which engages in bags, apparel, luggage, and accessories, the Smart Mobility Division, which engages in e-Scooters and e-Bikes, and the Solutions Division, which engages in system planning, development, maintenance, operation, and service promotion. The company generates maximum revenue from China.
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