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Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.
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 -2.37 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for O-Bank Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2897'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.73 Med: -2.44 Max: -1.48
Current: -2.37
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of O-Bank Co was -1.48. The lowest was -2.73. And the median was -2.44.
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 O-Bank 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
+
0.528 * 1
+
0.404 * 0.9999
+
0.892 * 1.1696
+
0.115 * 1.1286
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9597
+
4.679 * -0.010113
-
0.327 * 1.0355
=
-2.37
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(512.245 / (512.245 + 2762.588))
/
(475.531 / (475.531 + 2955.607))
=
0.156419
/
0.138593
=
1.1286
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
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
=
(2060.02 - 0
-
9290.283)
/
714942.709
=
-0.010113
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.
O-Bank Co has a M-score of -2.37 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
O-Bank Co (TPE:2897) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.37 as of Aug. 19, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on O-Bank Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, O-Bank Co ranks #777 out of 1392 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 55.8%.
Is O-Bank Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
O-Bank Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. Based on the distribution chart, O-Bank Co ranks #777 out of 1392 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, O-Bank Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does O-Bank Co's Beneish M-Score compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, O-Bank Co ranks #777 out of 1392 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places O-Bank 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 Banks company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Banks 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 O-Bank Co and its competitors. O-Bank Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is O-Bank Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, O-Bank Co (TPE:2897) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$11.71, compared to a current price of NT$10.15 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. O-Bank Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 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 O-Bank Co (TPE:2897), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.37 as of Aug. 19, 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 O-Bank Co (TPE:2897) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, O-Bank Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$10.15 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$11.71.
GuruFocus considers O-Bank Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2897:
Beneish M-Score: -2.37
GF Value™: NT$11.71 vs. price of NT$10.15 (13.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2897 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
O-Bank Co Ltd is a banking company. The bank's financial services include banking, trade finance, financial markets, securitization, and trusts. Its Products include medium and long-term loans, syndicated loans, cash management, factoring business, trade finance, interest rate and exchange rate structured products, trusts, and securitization. Retail banking services include loans and deposits, investment management, and mobile banking services including opening accounts and transacting online.
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