Weltrend Semiconductor (TPE:2436) Beneish M-Score: -2.08 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TPE:2436 Weltrend Semiconductor Inc TPE:2436
70 GF Score
Price NT$70.80
GF Value NT$67.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Weltrend Semiconductor Beneish M-Score?

Weltrend Semiconductor TPE:2436 -6.72% 70 Beneish M-Score is -2.08 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2436 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$67.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 987 Semiconductors companies, Weltrend Semiconductor ranks worse than 68.29% 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 -2.08 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:2436' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.76   Med: -2.19   Max: 2.2
Current: -2.08

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Weltrend Semiconductor was 2.20. The lowest was -2.76. And the median was -2.19.


Weltrend Semiconductor Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Weltrend Semiconductor'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.

Weltrend Semiconductor Beneish M-Score Chart

Weltrend Semiconductor 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 -1.91 2.20 -2.76 -2.55 -2.08

Weltrend Semiconductor 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 -2.55 -2.42 -2.26 -2.02 -2.08

TPE:2436 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Weltrend Semiconductor'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.


Weltrend Semiconductor Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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Weltrend Semiconductor 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 Weltrend Semiconductor 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 * 0.9817+0.528 * 0.9974+0.404 * 0.9345+0.892 * 1.1532+0.115 * 0.9576
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9814+4.679 * 0.062439-0.327 * 0.9557
=-2.08

* 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$1,248 Mil.
Revenue was 925.309 + 919.318 + 928.711 + 795.302 = NT$3,569 Mil.
Gross Profit was 285.368 + 260.246 + 265.279 + 255.659 = NT$1,067 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$4,706 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$6,133 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$233 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$173 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$354 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$1,819 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$17 Mil.
Net Income was 295.047 + 205.589 + 25.891 + 24.343 = NT$551 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 285.867 + -143.659 + -79.213 + 104.946 = NT$168 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$1,102 Mil.
Revenue was 836.187 + 847.481 + 745.942 + 665.009 = NT$3,095 Mil.
Gross Profit was 254.44 + 254.582 + 225.157 + 188.306 = NT$922 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$4,482 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$5,974 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$249 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$171 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$313 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$1,840 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$31 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)
=(1247.66 / 3568.64) / (1102.089 / 3094.619)
=0.349618 / 0.356131
=0.9817

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)
=(922.485 / 3094.619) / (1066.552 / 3568.64)
=0.298093 / 0.298868
=0.9974

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 - (4705.956 + 233.496) / 6132.827) / (1 - (4481.627 + 248.71) / 5974.324)
=0.194588 / 0.208222
=0.9345

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
=3568.64 / 3094.619
=1.1532

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))
=(171.406 / (171.406 + 248.71)) / (173.344 / (173.344 + 233.496))
=0.407997 / 0.426074
=0.9576

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)
=(354.137 / 3568.64) / (312.926 / 3094.619)
=0.099236 / 0.101119
=0.9814

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)
=((17.124 + 1818.57) / 6132.827) / ((31.321 + 1839.883) / 5974.324)
=0.299323 / 0.313208
=0.9557

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
=(550.87 - 0 - 167.941) / 6132.827
=0.062439

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.

Weltrend Semiconductor has a M-score of -2.08 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 -2.08 mean?
Weltrend Semiconductor (TPE:2436) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.08 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Weltrend Semiconductor and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Weltrend Semiconductor ranks #674 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is Weltrend Semiconductor's Beneish M-Score too high?
Weltrend Semiconductor's current Beneish M-Score is -2.08. Based on the distribution chart, Weltrend Semiconductor ranks #674 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Weltrend Semiconductor has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Weltrend Semiconductor's Beneish M-Score compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Weltrend Semiconductor ranks #674 out of 987 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Weltrend Semiconductor 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 Weltrend Semiconductor and its competitors. Weltrend Semiconductor's current Beneish M-Score is -2.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Weltrend Semiconductor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weltrend Semiconductor (TPE:2436) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$67.83, compared to a current price of NT$70.80 — trading 4.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.08. Weltrend Semiconductor's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Weltrend Semiconductor (TPE:2436), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.08 as of Jun. 27, 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 Weltrend Semiconductor (TPE:2436) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weltrend Semiconductor stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$70.80 is trading 4.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$67.83. GuruFocus considers Weltrend Semiconductor to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2436:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.08
  • GF Value™: NT$67.83 vs. price of NT$70.80 (4.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2436 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Weltrend Semiconductor Business Description

Address No. 24, Industrial East 9th Road, 2nd Floor, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, TWN, 300
Weltrend Semiconductor Inc mainly engaging in research, development, production, testing, and sales of digital and analog hybrid special application integrated circuits, as well as digital and analog integrated circuits. The Group's reportable segments are its self-owned product segment and product agency segment. The majority of revenue comes from self-owned product segment. The Group mainly operates business in Taiwan, mainland China, and other regions of which majority of revenue comes from Mainland China. The Group's main products and services is Integrated circuits, Trading of integrated circuits, and Design and testing income of which majority of sales is from Integrated circuits.
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