New Asia Construction & Development (TPE:2516) Beneish M-Score: -3.07 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TPE:2516 New Asia Construction & Development Corp TPE:2516
79 GF Score
Price NT$13.70
GF Value NT$15.85
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is New Asia Construction & Development Beneish M-Score?

New Asia Construction & Development TPE:2516 -0.72% 79 Beneish M-Score is -3.07 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2516 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$15.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, New Asia Construction & Development ranks better than 84.33% 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 -3.07 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for New Asia Construction & Development's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:2516' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -41.24   Med: -3.58   Max: -2.11
Current: -3.07

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of New Asia Construction & Development was -2.11. The lowest was -41.24. And the median was -3.58.


New Asia Construction & Development Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for New Asia Construction & Development'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.

New Asia Construction & Development Beneish M-Score Chart

New Asia Construction & Development 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 -4.42 -3.16 -4.62 -2.11 -3.07

New Asia Construction & Development 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 -2.11 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.07

TPE:2516 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, New Asia Construction & Development'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.


New Asia Construction & Development Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, New Asia Construction & Development's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where New Asia Construction & Development's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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New Asia Construction & Development 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 New Asia Construction & Development 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 * 0.9316+0.528 * 0.9019+0.404 * 0.9323+0.892 * 1.0745+0.115 * 1.0324
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.113031-0.327 * 0.9802
=-3.07

* 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$2,780 Mil.
Revenue was NT$10,343 Mil.
Gross Profit was NT$415 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$6,352 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$7,974 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$685 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$56 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$5,792 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$21 Mil.
Net Income was NT$277 Mil.
Gross Profit was NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was NT$1,179 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$2,777 Mil.
Revenue was NT$9,625 Mil.
Gross Profit was NT$348 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$5,663 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$7,289 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$708 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$60 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$5,390 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)
=(2780.141 / 10342.982) / (2777.333 / 9625.473)
=0.268795 / 0.28854
=0.9316

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)
=(348.067 / 9625.473) / (414.694 / 10342.982)
=0.036161 / 0.040094
=0.9019

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 - (6352.023 + 685.187) / 7973.687) / (1 - (5662.939 + 707.563) / 7288.663)
=0.117446 / 0.125971
=0.9323

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
=10342.982 / 9625.473
=1.0745

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))
=(59.535 / (59.535 + 707.563)) / (55.696 / (55.696 + 685.187))
=0.077611 / 0.075175
=1.0324

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)
=(0 / 10342.982) / (0 / 9625.473)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((20.885 + 5792.253) / 7973.687) / ((31.221 + 5389.995) / 7288.663)
=0.72904 / 0.743787
=0.9802

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
=(277.287 - 0 - 1178.561) / 7973.687
=-0.113031

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.

New Asia Construction & Development has a M-score of -3.07 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 -3.07 mean?
New Asia Construction & Development (TPE:2516) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.07 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on New Asia Construction & Development and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, New Asia Construction & Development ranks #267 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is New Asia Construction & Development's Beneish M-Score too high?
New Asia Construction & Development's current Beneish M-Score is -3.07. Based on the distribution chart, New Asia Construction & Development ranks #267 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, New Asia Construction & Development has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New Asia Construction & Development's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, New Asia Construction & Development ranks #267 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places New Asia Construction & Development in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 New Asia Construction & Development and its competitors. New Asia Construction & Development's current Beneish M-Score is -3.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New Asia Construction & Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Asia Construction & Development (TPE:2516) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$15.85, compared to a current price of NT$13.70 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.07. New Asia Construction & Development's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 New Asia Construction & Development (TPE:2516), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.07 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 New Asia Construction & Development (TPE:2516) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Asia Construction & Development stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$13.70 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$15.85. GuruFocus considers New Asia Construction & Development to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2516:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.07
  • GF Value™: NT$15.85 vs. price of NT$13.70 (13.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2516 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


New Asia Construction & Development Business Description

Address No. 760, Section 4, Bade Road, 15th & 16th Floor, Songshan District, Taipei, TWN
New Asia Construction & Development Corp and its subsidiaries are engaged in the construction of heavy equipment needed for civil engineering, development business related to land and community, construction, leasing or selling of public housing and office building, repairment, leasing and selling of heavy equipment, manufacturing and selling of ready mixed concrete and asphalt concrete, and investment. The Group operates in the construction segment, which is engaged in the construction of residential and commercial buildings and civil engineering contracts. The company operates in Taiwan and Asia, and the maximum revenue is generated from Taiwan.
79GF Score

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