First Hotel Co (TPE:2706) Beneish M-Score: -2.55 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)


TPE:2706 First Hotel Co Ltd TPE:2706
85 GF Score
Price NT$12.55
GF Value NT$17.26
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is First Hotel Co Beneish M-Score?

First Hotel Co TPE:2706 85 Beneish M-Score is -2.55 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2706 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$17.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,685 Real Estate companies, First Hotel Co ranks better than 62.31% 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 -2.55 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:2706' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.25   Med: -2.42   Max: 0.07
Current: -2.55

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of First Hotel Co was 0.07. The lowest was -3.25. And the median was -2.42.


First Hotel Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Hotel 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.

First Hotel Co Beneish M-Score Chart

First Hotel 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 -2.34 -2.11 0.07 -2.71 -2.55

First Hotel 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 -2.71 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.55

TPE:2706 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, First Hotel 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.


First Hotel Co Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, First Hotel Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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First Hotel 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 First Hotel 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 * 0.8089+0.528 * 0.9832+0.404 * 0.9835+0.892 * 1.0591+0.115 * 1.1446
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.011055-0.327 * 1.0058
=-2.55

* 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$2.5 Mil.
Revenue was NT$376.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was NT$294.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$3,074.5 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$11,659.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$382.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$2.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$136.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$0.0 Mil.
Net Income was NT$325.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was NT$0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was NT$196.7 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$2.9 Mil.
Revenue was NT$355.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was NT$273.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$2,968.9 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$11,741.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$374.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$2.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$136.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$0.0 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)
=(2.468 / 376.915) / (2.881 / 355.88)
=0.006548 / 0.008095
=0.8089

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)
=(273.707 / 355.88) / (294.85 / 376.915)
=0.769099 / 0.782272
=0.9832

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 - (3074.54 + 382.494) / 11659.39) / (1 - (2968.94 + 374.231) / 11741.559)
=0.703498 / 0.71527
=0.9835

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
=376.915 / 355.88
=1.0591

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))
=(2.523 / (2.523 + 374.231)) / (2.251 / (2.251 + 382.494))
=0.006697 / 0.005851
=1.1446

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 / 376.915) / (0 / 355.88)
=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)
=((0 + 136.564) / 11659.39) / ((0 + 136.731) / 11741.559)
=0.011713 / 0.011645
=1.0058

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
=(325.564 - 0 - 196.667) / 11659.39
=0.011055

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.

First Hotel Co has a M-score of -2.55 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 -2.55 mean?
First Hotel Co (TPE:2706) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.55 as of Jul. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on First Hotel Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, First Hotel Co ranks #635 out of 1685 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is First Hotel Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
First Hotel Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. Based on the distribution chart, First Hotel Co ranks #635 out of 1685 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, First Hotel Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Hotel Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, First Hotel Co ranks #635 out of 1685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts First Hotel 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 Real Estate company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Real Estate 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 First Hotel Co and its competitors. First Hotel Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Hotel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Hotel Co (TPE:2706) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$17.26, compared to a current price of NT$12.55 — trading 27.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. First Hotel Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 First Hotel Co (TPE:2706), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.55 as of Jul. 13, 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 First Hotel Co (TPE:2706) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Hotel Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$12.55 is trading 27.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$17.26. GuruFocus considers First Hotel Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2706:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.55
  • GF Value™: NT$17.26 vs. price of NT$12.55 (27.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2706 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


First Hotel Co Business Description

Address Nanjing East Road, No. 63, Section 2, Taipei, TWN
First Hotel Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company, that engages in the operation and management of hotels. The reportable segments of the company are the Travel service segment which include tourist hotel service, and the Leasing segment which generates key revenue and includes Rent out commercial buildings. The company operates tourism hotels, which provide spaces for accommodation, catering, parties, fitness centers, and meeting rooms. Its leasing of commercial buildings business mainly includes the leasing of shopping malls. It also provides services like dining halls, restaurants, and online booking services.
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