U-Ming Marine Transport (TPE:2606) Beneish M-Score: -2.87 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TPE:2606 U-Ming Marine Transport Corp TPE:2606
89 GF Score
Price NT$59.60
GF Value NT$59.23
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is U-Ming Marine Transport Beneish M-Score?

U-Ming Marine Transport TPE:2606 -3.40% 89 Beneish M-Score is -2.87 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2606 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$59.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, U-Ming Marine Transport ranks better than 75.78% 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 -2.87 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for U-Ming Marine Transport's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:2606' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.9   Med: -2.57   Max: -2.05
Current: -2.87

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of U-Ming Marine Transport was -2.05. The lowest was -3.90. And the median was -2.57.


U-Ming Marine Transport Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for U-Ming Marine Transport'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.

U-Ming Marine Transport Beneish M-Score Chart

U-Ming Marine Transport 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 -2.49 -2.05 -2.33 -2.89 -2.87

U-Ming Marine Transport 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 -2.89 -2.85 -3.10 -2.90 -2.87

U-Ming Marine Transport Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, U-Ming Marine Transport'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.


U-Ming Marine Transport Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, U-Ming Marine Transport's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where U-Ming Marine Transport's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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U-Ming Marine Transport 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 U-Ming Marine Transport 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 * 0.7341+0.528 * 1.1093+0.404 * 1.1636+0.892 * 0.9527+0.115 * 0.9378
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1225+4.679 * -0.041355-0.327 * 1.0266
=-2.87

* 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$1,072 Mil.
Revenue was 4221.304 + 4293.728 + 3618.771 + 3435.057 = NT$15,569 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1492.743 + 1516.407 + 824.897 + 649.57 = NT$4,484 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$27,641 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$87,421 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$48,600 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$3,722 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$787 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$15,341 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$33,105 Mil.
Net Income was 1311.812 + 1452.458 + 649 + 227.124 = NT$3,640 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 2403.104 + 1996.147 + 1624.64 + 1231.797 = NT$7,256 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$1,533 Mil.
Revenue was 3864.842 + 4468.684 + 4163.731 + 3845.246 = NT$16,343 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1125.538 + 1763.247 + 1279.869 + 1052.311 = NT$5,221 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$28,816 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$88,111 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$49,611 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$3,546 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$736 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$14,093 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$33,469 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)
=(1071.758 / 15568.86) / (1532.549 / 16342.503)
=0.06884 / 0.093777
=0.7341

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)
=(5220.965 / 16342.503) / (4483.617 / 15568.86)
=0.319472 / 0.287986
=1.1093

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 - (27640.91 + 48599.957) / 87421.021) / (1 - (28816.341 + 49610.737) / 88111.431)
=0.127889 / 0.10991
=1.1636

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
=15568.86 / 16342.503
=0.9527

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))
=(3545.971 / (3545.971 + 49610.737)) / (3721.612 / (3721.612 + 48599.957))
=0.066708 / 0.07113
=0.9378

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)
=(786.675 / 15568.86) / (735.626 / 16342.503)
=0.050529 / 0.045013
=1.1225

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)
=((33105.346 + 15340.876) / 87421.021) / ((33469.242 + 14093.108) / 88111.431)
=0.554171 / 0.539798
=1.0266

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
=(3640.394 - 0 - 7255.688) / 87421.021
=-0.041355

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.

U-Ming Marine Transport has a M-score of -2.87 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 -2.87 mean?
U-Ming Marine Transport (TPE:2606) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.87 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on U-Ming Marine Transport and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, U-Ming Marine Transport ranks #234 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is U-Ming Marine Transport's Beneish M-Score too high?
U-Ming Marine Transport's current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. Based on the distribution chart, U-Ming Marine Transport ranks #234 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, U-Ming Marine Transport has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does U-Ming Marine Transport's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, U-Ming Marine Transport ranks #234 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places U-Ming Marine Transport in the top 24% 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 U-Ming Marine Transport and its competitors. U-Ming Marine Transport's current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is U-Ming Marine Transport stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, U-Ming Marine Transport (TPE:2606) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$59.23, compared to a current price of NT$59.60 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. U-Ming Marine Transport's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 8 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 U-Ming Marine Transport (TPE:2606), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.87 as of Jun. 27, 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 U-Ming Marine Transport (TPE:2606) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, U-Ming Marine Transport stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$59.60 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$59.23. GuruFocus considers U-Ming Marine Transport to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2606:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.87
  • GF Value™: NT$59.23 vs. price of NT$59.60 (0.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2606 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


U-Ming Marine Transport Business Description

Address No. 207, Section 2, Tun Hwa South Road, 29th Floor, Taipei, TWN, 106
U-Ming Marine Transport Corp is a transportation and logistics company, domiciled in Taiwan. The company organizes itself into two segments: marine transportation and investment. The marine transportation segment, which contributes the vast majority of revenue, owns and operates a fleet of vessels to transport dry bulk cargo, including cement, oil, coal, iron ore, steel, grain, and other commodities.
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