Long Bon Development Co (TPE:2514) Beneish M-Score: -1.96 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


TPE:2514 Long Bon Development Co Ltd TPE:2514
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Price NT$12.95
GF Value NT$19.16
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What is Long Bon Development Co Beneish M-Score?

Long Bon Development Co TPE:2514 80 Beneish M-Score is -1.96 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2514 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$19.16 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,698 Construction companies, Long Bon Development Co ranks worse than 78.27% 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 -1.96 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:2514' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.25   Med: -1.74   Max: 74.21
Current: -1.96

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Long Bon Development Co was 74.21. The lowest was -3.25. And the median was -1.74.


Long Bon Development Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Long Bon Development 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.

Long Bon Development Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Long Bon Development 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 -1.52 -2.70 -2.55 -3.17 -1.96

Long Bon Development 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 -3.17 -2.91 -2.79 -2.26 -1.96

TPE:2514 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Long Bon Development 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.


Long Bon Development Co Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Long Bon Development Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Long Bon Development Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Long Bon Development 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 Long Bon Development 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 * 1.5068+0.528 * 1.0097+0.404 * 1.2308+0.892 * 0.8691+0.115 * 0.8349
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1372+4.679 * 0.017364-0.327 * 0.9034
=-1.96

* 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$4,404 Mil.
Revenue was 5538.089 + 5992.053 + 5324.055 + 4785.811 = NT$21,640 Mil.
Gross Profit was 732.776 + 734.246 + 717.819 + 696.222 = NT$2,881 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$14,976 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$38,906 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$10,916 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$231 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,703 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$10,115 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$2,636 Mil.
Net Income was 149.977 + 227.395 + 99.1 + 191.734 = NT$668 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 397.861 + 169.112 + 391.668 + -966.005 = NT$-7 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$3,363 Mil.
Revenue was 5474.213 + 7422.498 + 5547.594 + 6455.056 = NT$24,899 Mil.
Gross Profit was 592.754 + 963.658 + 790.179 + 1000.456 = NT$3,347 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$16,220 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$39,759 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$12,733 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$225 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,723 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$12,939 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,485 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)
=(4404.165 / 21640.008) / (3363.061 / 24899.361)
=0.20352 / 0.135066
=1.5068

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)
=(3347.047 / 24899.361) / (2881.063 / 21640.008)
=0.134423 / 0.133136
=1.0097

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 - (14975.64 + 10916.202) / 38906.408) / (1 - (16220.194 + 12733.098) / 39759.146)
=0.33451 / 0.271783
=1.2308

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
=21640.008 / 24899.361
=0.8691

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))
=(224.623 / (224.623 + 12733.098)) / (231.47 / (231.47 + 10916.202))
=0.017335 / 0.020764
=0.8349

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)
=(1703.23 / 21640.008) / (1723.386 / 24899.361)
=0.078707 / 0.069214
=1.1372

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)
=((2636.141 + 10114.651) / 38906.408) / ((1484.548 + 12938.78) / 39759.146)
=0.32773 / 0.362768
=0.9034

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
=(668.206 - 0 - -7.364) / 38906.408
=0.017364

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.

Long Bon Development Co has a M-score of -1.96 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.96 mean?
Long Bon Development Co (TPE:2514) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.96 as of Jul. 12, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Long Bon Development Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Long Bon Development Co ranks #1329 out of 1698 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 78.3%.
Is Long Bon Development Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Long Bon Development Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.96. Based on the distribution chart, Long Bon Development Co ranks #1329 out of 1698 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Long Bon Development Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Long Bon Development Co's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Long Bon Development Co ranks #1329 out of 1698 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Long Bon Development 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Long Bon Development Co and its competitors. Long Bon Development Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Long Bon Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Long Bon Development Co (TPE:2514) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$19.16, compared to a current price of NT$12.95 — trading 32.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.96. Long Bon Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Long Bon Development Co (TPE:2514), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.96 as of Jul. 12, 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 Long Bon Development Co (TPE:2514) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Long Bon Development Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$12.95 is trading 32.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$19.16. GuruFocus considers Long Bon Development Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2514:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.96
  • GF Value™: NT$19.16 vs. price of NT$12.95 (32.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2514 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Long Bon Development Co Business Description

Address Zhongxiao West Road, 9th Floor, No. 50, Section 1, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, TWN, 100
Long Bon Development Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company with operations in commercial property and car-park leasing, property developments, hotel management, and online shopping services. The company is also engaged in the management of the Qiaoyuan clubhouse, including guest rooms, conference rooms, and education and training rooms. Investment, Funeral, and Recreation were the group's four segments. Construction projects are the focus of the construction segment. The investment segment invests in financial instruments, while the funeral division provides funeral services and other services. Sports facilities are provided by the recreation segment. The majority of the revenue of the group is from the construction segment.
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