Wisdom Marine Lines Co (TPE:2637) Beneish M-Score: -2.18 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


TPE:2637 Wisdom Marine Lines Co Ltd TPE:2637
78 GF Score
Price NT$80.00
GF Value NT$61.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Wisdom Marine Lines Co Beneish M-Score?

Wisdom Marine Lines Co TPE:2637 +1.27% 78 Beneish M-Score is -2.18 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2637 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$61.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 964 Transportation companies, Wisdom Marine Lines Co ranks worse than 74.48% 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 -2.18 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:2637' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.87   Med: -2.38   Max: -1.94
Current: -2.18

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Wisdom Marine Lines Co was -1.94. The lowest was -2.87. And the median was -2.38.


Wisdom Marine Lines Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wisdom Marine Lines 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.

Wisdom Marine Lines Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Wisdom Marine Lines 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 -2.87 -2.59 -1.94 -2.20 -2.18

Wisdom Marine Lines 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 -2.20 -2.16 -1.92 -2.10 -2.18

Wisdom Marine Lines Co Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Wisdom Marine Lines 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.


Wisdom Marine Lines Co Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Wisdom Marine Lines Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wisdom Marine Lines Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Wisdom Marine Lines 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 Wisdom Marine Lines 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 * 1.5077+0.528 * 1.3737+0.404 * 1.0185+0.892 * 0.824+0.115 * 0.93
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1422+4.679 * -0.041573-0.327 * 0.9691
=-2.18

* 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$475 Mil.
Revenue was 5135.883 + 4509.506 + 3642.444 + 3518.76 = NT$16,807 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1936.914 + 1358.762 + 645.752 + 237.911 = NT$4,179 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$7,768 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$81,059 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$72,536 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$4,670 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$156 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$7,951 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$21,093 Mil.
Net Income was 2127.692 + 1501.407 + 426.542 + -179.703 = NT$3,876 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 2671.31 + 2176.096 + 1450.638 + 947.751 = NT$7,246 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$382 Mil.
Revenue was 4690.927 + 5429.74 + 5544.203 + 4730.788 = NT$20,396 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1317.956 + 1992.521 + 2157.363 + 1499.241 = NT$6,967 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$7,670 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$90,661 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$82,163 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$4,897 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$166 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$9,080 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$24,442 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)
=(474.925 / 16806.593) / (382.259 / 20395.658)
=0.028258 / 0.018742
=1.5077

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)
=(6967.081 / 20395.658) / (4179.339 / 16806.593)
=0.341596 / 0.248673
=1.3737

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 - (7768.003 + 72536.399) / 81058.769) / (1 - (7669.619 + 82162.971) / 90660.955)
=0.009306 / 0.009137
=1.0185

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
=16806.593 / 20395.658
=0.824

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))
=(4897.077 / (4897.077 + 82162.971)) / (4669.939 / (4669.939 + 72536.399))
=0.056249 / 0.060486
=0.93

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)
=(156.03 / 16806.593) / (165.782 / 20395.658)
=0.009284 / 0.008128
=1.1422

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)
=((21093.357 + 7950.787) / 81058.769) / ((24441.637 + 9079.826) / 90660.955)
=0.35831 / 0.369745
=0.9691

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
=(3875.938 - 0 - 7245.795) / 81058.769
=-0.041573

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.

Wisdom Marine Lines Co has a M-score of -2.18 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 -2.18 mean?
Wisdom Marine Lines Co (TPE:2637) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.18 as of Jul. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Wisdom Marine Lines Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wisdom Marine Lines Co ranks #718 out of 964 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 74.5%.
Is Wisdom Marine Lines Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Wisdom Marine Lines Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.18. Based on the distribution chart, Wisdom Marine Lines Co ranks #718 out of 964 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wisdom Marine Lines Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wisdom Marine Lines Co's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Wisdom Marine Lines Co ranks #718 out of 964 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Wisdom Marine Lines 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 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 Wisdom Marine Lines Co and its competitors. Wisdom Marine Lines Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wisdom Marine Lines Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wisdom Marine Lines Co (TPE:2637) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$61.09, compared to a current price of NT$80.00 — trading 31% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.18. Wisdom Marine Lines Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 11 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 Wisdom Marine Lines Co (TPE:2637), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.18 as of Jul. 09, 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 Wisdom Marine Lines Co (TPE:2637) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wisdom Marine Lines Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$80.00 is trading 31% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$61.09. GuruFocus considers Wisdom Marine Lines Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2637:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.18
  • GF Value™: NT$61.09 vs. price of NT$80.00 (31% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2637 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wisdom Marine Lines Co Business Description

Address Sec. 2, Fushing South Road, No. 237, Room 711, 7th Floor, Taipei, TWN, 10667
Wisdom Marine Lines Co Ltd is a transportation and logistics company domiciled in Cayman Island. The company's principal business is the acquisition, management, and operation of dry bulk vessels, with a focus on the handy sector. It provides marine cargo transportation services, services related to maintenance, vessel leasing, and shipping agency and management services. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from its customers in Singapore followed by the Netherlands, Denmark, Panama, Switzerland, Germany, and other regions.
78GF Score

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