Da Cin Construction Co (TPE:2535) Beneish M-Score: -2.54 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


TPE:2535 Da Cin Construction Co Ltd TPE:2535
81 GF Score
Price NT$87.80
GF Value NT$82.20
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Da Cin Construction Co Beneish M-Score?

Da Cin Construction Co TPE:2535 -2.44% 81 Beneish M-Score is -2.54 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2535 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$82.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,700 Construction companies, Da Cin Construction Co ranks better than 53.94% 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 -2.54 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:2535' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.02   Med: -2.22   Max: -0.8
Current: -2.54

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Da Cin Construction Co was -0.80. The lowest was -4.02. And the median was -2.22.


Da Cin Construction Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Da Cin Construction 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.

Da Cin Construction Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Da Cin Construction 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 -3.04 -1.60 -0.80 -1.85 -2.54

Da Cin Construction 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 -1.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.54

TPE:2535 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Da Cin Construction 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.


Da Cin Construction Co Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Da Cin Construction Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Da Cin Construction 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 Da Cin Construction 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 * 0.624+0.528 * 0.9829+0.404 * 1.5374+0.892 * 1.5025+0.115 * 0.8879
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.075422-0.327 * 1.011
=-2.54

* 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$7,462 Mil.
Revenue was NT$22,072 Mil.
Gross Profit was NT$2,494 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$28,255 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$30,522 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$883 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$73 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$15,959 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$3,833 Mil.
Net Income was NT$1,690 Mil.
Gross Profit was NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was NT$3,992 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$7,960 Mil.
Revenue was NT$14,690 Mil.
Gross Profit was NT$1,632 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$26,242 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$27,987 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$920 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$67 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$13,189 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$4,763 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)
=(7462.146 / 22072.399) / (7959.591 / 14690.193)
=0.338076 / 0.54183
=0.624

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)
=(1631.605 / 14690.193) / (2494.269 / 22072.399)
=0.111068 / 0.113004
=0.9829

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 - (28254.874 + 883.08) / 30521.681) / (1 - (26241.577 + 920.407) / 27987.315)
=0.045336 / 0.029489
=1.5374

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
=22072.399 / 14690.193
=1.5025

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))
=(67.127 / (67.127 + 920.407)) / (73.211 / (73.211 + 883.08))
=0.067974 / 0.076557
=0.8879

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 / 22072.399) / (0 / 14690.193)
=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)
=((3833.458 + 15959.429) / 30521.681) / ((4763.139 + 13188.824) / 27987.315)
=0.648486 / 0.641432
=1.011

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
=(1690.097 - 0 - 3992.106) / 30521.681
=-0.075422

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.

Da Cin Construction Co has a M-score of -2.54 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 -2.54 mean?
Da Cin Construction Co (TPE:2535) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.54 as of Jul. 07, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Da Cin Construction Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Da Cin Construction Co ranks #783 out of 1700 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 46.1%.
Is Da Cin Construction Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Da Cin Construction Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Based on the distribution chart, Da Cin Construction Co ranks #783 out of 1700 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Da Cin Construction Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Da Cin Construction Co's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Da Cin Construction Co ranks #783 out of 1700 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Da Cin Construction 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 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 Da Cin Construction Co and its competitors. Da Cin Construction Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Da Cin Construction Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Da Cin Construction Co (TPE:2535) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$82.20, compared to a current price of NT$87.80 — trading 6.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Da Cin Construction Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 9 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 Da Cin Construction Co (TPE:2535), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.54 as of Jul. 07, 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 Da Cin Construction Co (TPE:2535) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Da Cin Construction Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$87.80 is trading 6.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$82.20. GuruFocus considers Da Cin Construction Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2535:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.54
  • GF Value™: NT$82.20 vs. price of NT$87.80 (6.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2535 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Da Cin Construction Co Business Description

Address 9th Floor, Dunhua South Road, No 92, Section 2, Da\'an District, Taipei, TWN, 106
Da Cin Construction Co Ltd engages mainly in civil engineering, building construction, and the management of and investment in related businesses. It provides integrated services in land development, planning and design and system integration. Its segments include the Engineering Department consists of contracting and construction of civil engineering and construction projects; and the Construction Department consists of entrust construction companies to build housing and other related businesses. The majority of revenue is derived from the Engineering Department segment. It operates in four principal geographical areas - Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam with the majority of revenue from Taiwan.
81GF Score

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