Catcher Technology Co (TPE:2474) Beneish M-Score: -2.59 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TPE:2474 Catcher Technology Co Ltd TPE:2474
72 GF Score
Price NT$205.50
GF Value NT$210.37
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Catcher Technology Co Beneish M-Score?

Catcher Technology Co TPE:2474 -2.38% 72 Beneish M-Score is -2.59 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2474 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$210.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,926 Industrial Products companies, Catcher Technology Co ranks better than 62.68% 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 -2.59 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:2474' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.86   Med: -2.5   Max: -1.74
Current: -2.59

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Catcher Technology Co was -1.74. The lowest was -2.86. And the median was -2.50.


Catcher Technology Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Catcher Technology 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.

Catcher Technology Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Catcher Technology 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 -2.86 -2.20 -2.18 -1.92 -2.59

Catcher Technology 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 -1.92 -2.14 -2.54 -2.38 -2.59

TPE:2474 vs ATI, CRS, MLI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Catcher Technology 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.


Catcher Technology Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Catcher Technology Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Catcher Technology 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 Catcher Technology 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 * 0.7362+0.528 * 1.0252+0.404 * 1.0138+0.892 * 1.0318+0.115 * 1.3579
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0354+4.679 * 0.025649-0.327 * 1.2158
=-2.59

* 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$5,229 Mil.
Revenue was 4363.151 + 4861.064 + 5084.333 + 4350.288 = NT$18,659 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1439.704 + 1391.733 + 1548.505 + 1523.609 = NT$5,904 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$114,372 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$228,018 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$15,541 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$1,610 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,617 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$74,443 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$535 Mil.
Net Income was 2378.205 + 2882.514 + -1029.804 + 2916.295 = NT$7,147 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 948.11 + -1038.378 + 637.097 + 751.959 = NT$1,299 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$6,884 Mil.
Revenue was 4636.057 + 5116.825 + 4672.447 + 3658.859 = NT$18,084 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1488.848 + 1767.085 + 1590.278 + 1019.523 = NT$5,866 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$121,654 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$233,654 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$12,837 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$1,876 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,514 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$63,073 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$119 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)
=(5228.856 / 18658.836) / (6883.909 / 18084.188)
=0.280235 / 0.380659
=0.7362

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)
=(5865.734 / 18084.188) / (5903.551 / 18658.836)
=0.324357 / 0.316394
=1.0252

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 - (114372.32 + 15540.638) / 228017.62) / (1 - (121654.319 + 12836.886) / 233654.139)
=0.43025 / 0.424401
=1.0138

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
=18658.836 / 18084.188
=1.0318

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))
=(1875.685 / (1875.685 + 12836.886)) / (1610.278 / (1610.278 + 15540.638))
=0.127489 / 0.093889
=1.3579

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)
=(1617.245 / 18658.836) / (1513.812 / 18084.188)
=0.086674 / 0.083709
=1.0354

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)
=((535.092 + 74443.113) / 228017.62) / ((119.191 + 63073.331) / 233654.139)
=0.328826 / 0.270453
=1.2158

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
=(7147.21 - 0 - 1298.788) / 228017.62
=0.025649

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.

Catcher Technology Co has a M-score of -2.59 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 -2.59 mean?
Catcher Technology Co (TPE:2474) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.59 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Catcher Technology Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Catcher Technology Co ranks #1092 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is Catcher Technology Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Catcher Technology Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. Based on the distribution chart, Catcher Technology Co ranks #1092 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Catcher Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Catcher Technology Co's Beneish M-Score compare to ATI and CRS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Catcher Technology Co ranks #1092 out of 2926 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Catcher Technology Co 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Catcher Technology Co and its competitors. Catcher Technology Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Catcher Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catcher Technology Co (TPE:2474) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$210.37, compared to a current price of NT$205.50 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. Catcher Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Catcher Technology Co (TPE:2474), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.59 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 Catcher Technology Co (TPE:2474) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catcher Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$205.50 is trading 2.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$210.37. GuruFocus considers Catcher Technology Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2474:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.59
  • GF Value™: NT$210.37 vs. price of NT$205.50 (2.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2474 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Catcher Technology Co Business Description

Address No. 398, Renai Street, Yungkang District, Tainan, TWN
Catcher Technology Co Ltd mainly manufactures and sells aluminum and magnesium extrusion and stamping products and molds. It also provides leasing services. The Group's product portfolio comprises metal casings and other structural components for computers, medical devices, phones, power tools, automobiles, TVs, etc. Its reportable segments are: Catcher Technology Co., Ltd, which generates the maximum revenue, and Pacific Hospital Supply Co., Ltd. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from China, and the rest from the United States, Taiwan, Singapore, and other markets.
72GF Score

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