Wowprime (TPE:2727) Beneish M-Score: -2.91 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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TPE:2727 Wowprime Corp TPE:2727
88 GF Score
Price NT$218.50
GF Value NT$260.25
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Wowprime Beneish M-Score?

Wowprime TPE:2727 +1.63% 88 Beneish M-Score is -2.91 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2727 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$260.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 355 Restaurants companies, Wowprime ranks better than 61.97% 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 -2.91 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:2727' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.79   Med: -3.03   Max: -2.47
Current: -2.91

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Wowprime was -2.47. The lowest was -3.79. And the median was -3.03.


Wowprime Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wowprime'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.

Wowprime Beneish M-Score Chart

Wowprime 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 -2.64 -3.28 -3.16 -3.37 -2.91

Wowprime 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 -3.37 -3.32 -3.25 -2.99 -2.91

TPE:2727 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Wowprime'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.


Wowprime Beneish M-Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Wowprime's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


TPE:2727
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Wowprime 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 Wowprime 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 * 1.0324+0.528 * 0.9954+0.404 * 1.1935+0.892 * 1.0521+0.115 * 1.0578
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0053+4.679 * -0.12537-0.327 * 1.0183
=-2.91

* 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$526 Mil.
Revenue was 6129.331 + 5888.696 + 5480.23 + 5954.251 = NT$23,453 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2885.22 + 2796.912 + 2629.862 + 2818.376 = NT$11,130 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$8,370 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$17,390 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$7,184 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$2,312 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$9,276 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$8,101 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$3,367 Mil.
Net Income was 331.992 + 342.393 + 287.09 + 365.683 = NT$1,327 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1375.61 + 752.378 + 678.294 + 701.022 = NT$3,507 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$485 Mil.
Revenue was 5525.805 + 5752.951 + 5359.67 + 5652.103 = NT$22,291 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2566.302 + 2731.182 + 2556.664 + 2676.192 = NT$10,530 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$8,442 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$16,289 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$6,406 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$2,223 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$8,770 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$7,012 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$3,537 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)
=(526.432 / 23452.508) / (484.644 / 22290.529)
=0.022447 / 0.021742
=1.0324

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)
=(10530.34 / 22290.529) / (11130.37 / 23452.508)
=0.472413 / 0.474592
=0.9954

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 - (8369.989 + 7183.649) / 17389.627) / (1 - (8441.906 + 6405.814) / 16288.607)
=0.10558 / 0.08846
=1.1935

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
=23452.508 / 22290.529
=1.0521

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))
=(2222.62 / (2222.62 + 6405.814)) / (2312.412 / (2312.412 + 7183.649))
=0.257593 / 0.243513
=1.0578

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)
=(9276.142 / 23452.508) / (8770.17 / 22290.529)
=0.395529 / 0.393448
=1.0053

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)
=((3366.932 + 8100.771) / 17389.627) / ((3536.549 + 7011.856) / 16288.607)
=0.659457 / 0.647594
=1.0183

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
=(1327.158 - 0 - 3507.304) / 17389.627
=-0.12537

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.

Wowprime has a M-score of -2.91 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 -2.91 mean?
Wowprime (TPE:2727) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.91 as of Jul. 17, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Wowprime and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wowprime ranks #135 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is Wowprime's Beneish M-Score too high?
Wowprime's current Beneish M-Score is -2.91. Based on the distribution chart, Wowprime ranks #135 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wowprime has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wowprime's Beneish M-Score compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Wowprime ranks #135 out of 355 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Wowprime 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 Restaurants company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Restaurants 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 Wowprime and its competitors. Wowprime's current Beneish M-Score is -2.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wowprime stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wowprime (TPE:2727) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$260.25, compared to a current price of NT$218.50 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.91. Wowprime's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 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 Wowprime (TPE:2727), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.91 as of Jul. 17, 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 Wowprime (TPE:2727) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wowprime stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$218.50 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$260.25. GuruFocus considers Wowprime to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2727:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.91
  • GF Value™: NT$260.25 vs. price of NT$218.50 (16% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2727 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wowprime Business Description

Address Section 2, Taichung Boulevard, No.218, 29th Floor, West District, Taichung, TWN, 403
Wowprime Corp mainly engages in operating restaurants, retail sale of agricultural and husbandry products, food products and groceries. The Company also engages in running coffee/tea shops and bakery product manufacturing. The company's reportable segments are Taiwan which includes Wang Steak, Chamonix, Ikki, Yakiyan, Tasty, Tokiya, Putien, Giguo, Pintian,12 Hot Pot, Others; and Mainland China which includes Wang Steak, Tasty, Others. The company generates majority of revenue from Taiwan segment. The Group operates in two principal geographical areas - Taiwan and mainland China.
88GF Score

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