Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co (TPE:2597) Beneish M-Score: -2.02 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TPE:2597 Ruentex Engineering & Construction Co TPE:2597
94 GF Score
Price NT$163.50
GF Value NT$162.91
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co Beneish M-Score?

Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co TPE:2597 -2.97% 94 Beneish M-Score is -2.02 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2597 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$162.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,698 Construction companies, Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co ranks worse than 76.27% 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 -2.02 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:2597' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.32   Med: -2.35   Max: -1.93
Current: -2.02

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co was -1.93. The lowest was -3.32. And the median was -2.35.


Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ruentex Engineeringnstruction 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.

Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Ruentex Engineeringnstruction 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 -1.93 -2.01 -2.48 -2.87 -2.02

Ruentex Engineeringnstruction 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 -2.87 -2.77 -2.57 -2.53 -2.02

TPE:2597 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ruentex Engineeringnstruction 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.


Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Ruentex Engineeringnstruction 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 Ruentex Engineeringnstruction 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 * 1.2104+0.528 * 1.0212+0.404 * 0.7815+0.892 * 1.1999+0.115 * 0.9795
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8906+4.679 * 0.036221-0.327 * 1.0551
=-2.02

* 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$11,378 Mil.
Revenue was 9418.992 + 8086.862 + 7788.609 + 6186.237 = NT$31,481 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1768.069 + 1410.674 + 1295.279 + 1005.855 = NT$5,480 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$15,091 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$26,941 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$5,506 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$522 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,089 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$11,681 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$3,912 Mil.
Net Income was 1087.472 + 957.426 + 745.788 + 549.429 = NT$3,340 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -417.364 + 1351.489 + 320.652 + 1109.516 = NT$2,364 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$7,834 Mil.
Revenue was 7218.39 + 6881.19 + 6780.331 + 5356.902 = NT$26,237 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1597.95 + 1087.121 + 1127.23 + 851.366 = NT$4,664 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$12,114 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$24,539 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$5,031 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$467 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,019 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$9,129 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$4,332 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)
=(11378.2 / 31480.7) / (7834.405 / 26236.813)
=0.361434 / 0.298604
=1.2104

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)
=(4663.667 / 26236.813) / (5479.877 / 31480.7)
=0.177753 / 0.174071
=1.0212

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 - (15091.227 + 5506.169) / 26941.028) / (1 - (12114.301 + 5031.323) / 24539.285)
=0.235464 / 0.301299
=0.7815

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
=31480.7 / 26236.813
=1.1999

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))
=(466.55 / (466.55 + 5031.323)) / (522.253 / (522.253 + 5506.169))
=0.08486 / 0.086632
=0.9795

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)
=(1088.978 / 31480.7) / (1019.119 / 26236.813)
=0.034592 / 0.038843
=0.8906

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)
=((3911.949 + 11681.09) / 26941.028) / ((4331.778 + 9129.458) / 24539.285)
=0.578784 / 0.548559
=1.0551

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
=(3340.115 - 0 - 2364.293) / 26941.028
=0.036221

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.

Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co has a M-score of -2.02 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 -2.02 mean?
Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co (TPE:2597) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.02 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co ranks #1295 out of 1698 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 76.3%.
Is Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.02. Based on the distribution chart, Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co ranks #1295 out of 1698 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co ranks #1295 out of 1698 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Ruentex Engineeringnstruction 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 Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co and its competitors. Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co (TPE:2597) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$162.91, compared to a current price of NT$163.50 — trading 0.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.02. Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co (TPE:2597), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.02 as of Jul. 14, 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 Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co (TPE:2597) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$163.50 is trading 0.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$162.91. GuruFocus considers Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2597:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.02
  • GF Value™: NT$162.91 vs. price of NT$163.50 (0.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2597 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co Business Description

Address No. 308, Bade Road, 10th Foor, Section 2, Jhongshan District, Taipei, TWN, 104
Ruentex Engineering & Construction Co is a Taiwan-based company that engages in the contracting, designing, and constructing of construction and civil engineering. It designs and constructs projects like residential buildings, office buildings, school buildings, factories, and parking lots, among others. The company's segments include Construction Business Division, Building Materials Division, and Interior Decoration Design Division. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Construction Business Division.
94GF Score

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