Chinese Maritime Transport (TPE:2612) Beneish M-Score: -2.88 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TPE:2612 Chinese Maritime Transport Ltd TPE:2612
88 GF Score
Price NT$51.50
GF Value NT$52.91
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Chinese Maritime Transport Beneish M-Score?

Chinese Maritime Transport TPE:2612 -4.63% 88 Beneish M-Score is -2.88 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2612 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$52.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, Chinese Maritime Transport ranks better than 76.5% 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 -2.88 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:2612' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.08   Med: -2.62   Max: -2.4
Current: -2.88

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Chinese Maritime Transport was -2.40. The lowest was -3.08. And the median was -2.62.


Chinese Maritime Transport Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chinese Maritime 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.

Chinese Maritime Transport Beneish M-Score Chart

Chinese Maritime 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 -2.40 -3.08 -2.47 -2.67 -2.88

Chinese Maritime 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 -2.67 -2.62 -2.80 -2.90 -2.88

TPE:2612 vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Chinese Maritime 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.


Chinese Maritime Transport Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Chinese Maritime Transport's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Chinese Maritime 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 Chinese Maritime 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 * 0.9201+0.528 * 0.7806+0.404 * 0.7971+0.892 * 1.0536+0.115 * 1.0829
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9703+4.679 * -0.043658-0.327 * 0.9653
=-2.88

* 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$245 Mil.
Revenue was 1254.344 + 1184.193 + 1219.308 + 1228.437 = NT$4,886 Mil.
Gross Profit was 427.907 + 396.283 + 390.871 + 383.757 = NT$1,599 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$3,947 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$26,321 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$20,254 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$1,305 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$503 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$2,854 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$9,327 Mil.
Net Income was 246.576 + 229.261 + 363.729 + 238.4 = NT$1,078 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 640.599 + 581.708 + 572.922 + 431.882 = NT$2,227 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$253 Mil.
Revenue was 1273.435 + 1221.161 + 1127.592 + 1015.644 = NT$4,638 Mil.
Gross Profit was 372.082 + 313.012 + 269.991 + 229.537 = NT$1,185 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$5,121 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$27,412 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$19,520 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$1,369 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$492 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$6,837 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$6,304 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)
=(244.837 / 4886.282) / (252.556 / 4637.832)
=0.050107 / 0.054456
=0.9201

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)
=(1184.622 / 4637.832) / (1598.818 / 4886.282)
=0.255426 / 0.327205
=0.7806

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 - (3946.712 + 20253.578) / 26321.354) / (1 - (5121.034 + 19520.121) / 27412.401)
=0.080583 / 0.101095
=0.7971

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
=4886.282 / 4637.832
=1.0536

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))
=(1369.33 / (1369.33 + 19520.121)) / (1305.026 / (1305.026 + 20253.578))
=0.065551 / 0.060534
=1.0829

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)
=(502.597 / 4886.282) / (491.644 / 4637.832)
=0.102859 / 0.106007
=0.9703

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)
=((9326.556 + 2854.224) / 26321.354) / ((6304.051 + 6837.3) / 27412.401)
=0.462772 / 0.479394
=0.9653

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
=(1077.966 - 0 - 2227.111) / 26321.354
=-0.043658

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.

Chinese Maritime Transport has a M-score of -2.88 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 -2.88 mean?
Chinese Maritime Transport (TPE:2612) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.88 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Chinese Maritime Transport and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chinese Maritime Transport ranks #227 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Chinese Maritime Transport's Beneish M-Score too high?
Chinese Maritime Transport's current Beneish M-Score is -2.88. Based on the distribution chart, Chinese Maritime Transport ranks #227 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chinese Maritime Transport has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chinese Maritime Transport's Beneish M-Score compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Chinese Maritime Transport ranks #227 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Chinese Maritime 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 Chinese Maritime Transport and its competitors. Chinese Maritime Transport's current Beneish M-Score is -2.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chinese Maritime Transport stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chinese Maritime Transport (TPE:2612) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$52.91, compared to a current price of NT$51.50 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.88. Chinese Maritime Transport's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 7 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 Chinese Maritime Transport (TPE:2612), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.88 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 Chinese Maritime Transport (TPE:2612) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chinese Maritime Transport stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$51.50 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$52.91. GuruFocus considers Chinese Maritime Transport to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2612:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.88
  • GF Value™: NT$52.91 vs. price of NT$51.50 (2.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2612 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chinese Maritime Transport Business Description

Address No. 15, Jinan Road, 4th Floor, Section 1, Taipei, TWN, 10051
Chinese Maritime Transport Ltd is engaged in the bulk-carrier transportation through its subsidiaries. It also owns investment companies to engage in the business of investment. The company provides container hauling, vessel transportation, warehousing and related services. The company operates in two reportable segments: Land Transportation and the Logistics, and Sea Transportation. The company generates the majority of revenue from its Shipping department, which engages in the bulk carrier business. Geographically, the company generates revenue from Asia, America, Europe, and Oceania.
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