King Yuan Electronics Co (TPE:2449) Beneish M-Score: -2.29 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


TPE:2449 King Yuan Electronics Co Ltd TPE:2449
76 GF Score
Price NT$347.50
GF Value NT$163.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is King Yuan Electronics Co Beneish M-Score?

King Yuan Electronics Co TPE:2449 +4.98% 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.29 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2449 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$163.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 987 Semiconductors companies, King Yuan Electronics Co ranks worse than 58.36% 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 -2.29 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:2449' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.48   Med: -3   Max: -2.29
Current: -2.29

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of King Yuan Electronics Co was -2.29. The lowest was -3.48. And the median was -3.00.


King Yuan Electronics Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for King Yuan Electronics 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.

King Yuan Electronics Co Beneish M-Score Chart

King Yuan Electronics 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 -2.71 -3.48 -2.63 -3.33 -2.29

King Yuan Electronics Co 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 -3.33 -2.90 -2.28 -2.14 -2.29

TPE:2449 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, King Yuan Electronics 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.


King Yuan Electronics Co Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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King Yuan Electronics 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 King Yuan Electronics 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 * 0.9118+0.528 * 0.9706+0.404 * 1.1185+0.892 * 1.3008+0.115 * 1.5957
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8596+4.679 * -0.021113-0.327 * 1.0846
=-2.29

* 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$8,188 Mil.
Revenue was 9965.652 + 9290.53 + 8361.874 + 7315.49 = NT$34,934 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3753.437 + 3346.794 + 2971.567 + 2450.373 = NT$12,522 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$28,919 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$101,178 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$63,353 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$7,513 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$2,590 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$15,919 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$32,696 Mil.
Net Income was 2247.966 + 2302.157 + 2175.244 + 4290.228 = NT$11,016 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 6081.035 + 4423.915 + 1663.118 + 983.719 = NT$13,152 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$6,904 Mil.
Revenue was 7296.91 + 7038.742 + 6543.206 + 5977.173 = NT$26,856 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2536.857 + 2526.891 + 2307.353 + 1972.718 = NT$9,344 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$43,918 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$86,711 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$35,969 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$7,324 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$2,316 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$16,907 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$21,507 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)
=(8188.281 / 34933.546) / (6904.073 / 26856.031)
=0.234396 / 0.257077
=0.9118

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)
=(9343.819 / 26856.031) / (12522.171 / 34933.546)
=0.347923 / 0.358457
=0.9706

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 - (28919.291 + 63352.785) / 101177.951) / (1 - (43917.988 + 35969.143) / 86710.786)
=0.088022 / 0.078694
=1.1185

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
=34933.546 / 26856.031
=1.3008

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))
=(7323.824 / (7323.824 + 35969.143)) / (7513.086 / (7513.086 + 63352.785))
=0.169169 / 0.106018
=1.5957

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)
=(2589.845 / 34933.546) / (2316.083 / 26856.031)
=0.074136 / 0.086241
=0.8596

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)
=((32695.771 + 15919.138) / 101177.951) / ((21506.935 + 16906.628) / 86710.786)
=0.480489 / 0.443008
=1.0846

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
=(11015.595 - 0 - 13151.787) / 101177.951
=-0.021113

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.

King Yuan Electronics Co has a M-score of -2.29 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 -2.29 mean?
King Yuan Electronics Co (TPE:2449) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.29 as of Jul. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on King Yuan Electronics Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, King Yuan Electronics Co ranks #576 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 58.4%.
Is King Yuan Electronics Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
King Yuan Electronics Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.29. Based on the distribution chart, King Yuan Electronics Co ranks #576 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, King Yuan Electronics Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does King Yuan Electronics Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, King Yuan Electronics Co ranks #576 out of 987 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places King Yuan Electronics 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 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 King Yuan Electronics Co and its competitors. King Yuan Electronics Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is King Yuan Electronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, King Yuan Electronics Co (TPE:2449) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$163.09, compared to a current price of NT$347.50 — trading 113.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.29. King Yuan Electronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 King Yuan Electronics Co (TPE:2449), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.29 as of Jul. 03, 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 King Yuan Electronics Co (TPE:2449) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, King Yuan Electronics Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$347.50 is trading 113.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$163.09. GuruFocus considers King Yuan Electronics Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2449:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.29
  • GF Value™: NT$163.09 vs. price of NT$347.50 (113.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2449 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


King Yuan Electronics Co Business Description

Address Gongdaowu 5th Road, Section 2, No. 81, Hsinchu, TWN, 300
King Yuan Electronics Co Ltd mainly engages in the business of design, manufacturing, selling, testing, and assembly service of integrated circuits. Additionally, it manufactures and sells IC Monitoring Burn-In machinery and related components. King Yuan provides semiconductor back-end services globally, including testing, wafer grinding, die sawing, and pick-and-place operations. It supports a wide range of semiconductor technologies, including logic and mixed-signal devices, system-on-chip, CMOS image sensors (CIS) and charge-coupled devices (CCD), liquid crystal display drivers (LCDD), radio frequency (RF), wireless components, and micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS). Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from North America, followed by Taiwan, Asia, and other regions.
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