Shin Shin Co (TPE:2901) Beneish M-Score: -3.07 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


TPE:2901 Shin Shin Co Ltd TPE:2901
84 GF Score
Price NT$24.00
GF Value NT$27.39
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Shin Shin Co Beneish M-Score?

Shin Shin Co TPE:2901 -0.21% 84 Beneish M-Score is -3.07 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2901 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$27.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,082 Retail - Cyclical companies, Shin Shin Co ranks better than 80.96% 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 -3.07 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:2901' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.28   Med: -2.4   Max: -1.39
Current: -3.07

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Shin Shin Co was -1.39. The lowest was -3.28. And the median was -2.40.


Shin Shin Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shin Shin 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.

Shin Shin Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Shin Shin 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 -1.74 -2.48 -2.33 -2.41 -3.07

Shin Shin 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 -2.41 -1.68 -2.25 -1.18 -3.07

TPE:2901 vs DDS, M: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Shin Shin 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.


Shin Shin Co Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Shin Shin 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 Shin Shin 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 * 0.8616+0.528 * 1.0075+0.404 * 1.1086+0.892 * 0.9785+0.115 * 1.1078
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0292+4.679 * -0.01748-0.327 * 2.2829
=-3.07

* 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$9.4 Mil.
Revenue was 33.718 + 32.777 + 33.361 + 30.893 = NT$130.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was 28.582 + 28.27 + 28.471 + 26.092 = NT$111.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$495.6 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$1,080.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$403.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$19.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$90.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$64.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$67.6 Mil.
Net Income was 9.434 + 6.723 + 5.952 + 5.639 = NT$27.7 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 22.197 + 11.526 + 10.514 + 2.396 = NT$46.6 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$11.2 Mil.
Revenue was 32.909 + 33.808 + 32.584 + 34.325 = NT$133.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was 28.65 + 29.2 + 27.63 + 29.242 = NT$114.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$482.1 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$1,008.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$373.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$19.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$89.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$54.0 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)
=(9.441 / 130.749) / (11.198 / 133.626)
=0.072207 / 0.083801
=0.8616

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)
=(114.722 / 133.626) / (111.415 / 130.749)
=0.858531 / 0.852129
=1.0075

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 - (495.575 + 403.585) / 1080.364) / (1 - (482.062 + 373.895) / 1008.536)
=0.167725 / 0.151288
=1.1086

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
=130.749 / 133.626
=0.9785

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))
=(19.829 / (19.829 + 373.895)) / (19.221 / (19.221 + 403.585))
=0.050363 / 0.045461
=1.1078

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)
=(90.235 / 130.749) / (89.6 / 133.626)
=0.690139 / 0.670528
=1.0292

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)
=((67.598 + 64.539) / 1080.364) / ((0 + 54.033) / 1008.536)
=0.122308 / 0.053576
=2.2829

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
=(27.748 - 0 - 46.633) / 1080.364
=-0.01748

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.

Shin Shin Co has a M-score of -3.07 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 -3.07 mean?
Shin Shin Co (TPE:2901) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.07 as of Jul. 05, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Shin Shin Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shin Shin Co ranks #206 out of 1082 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is Shin Shin Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Shin Shin Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.07. Based on the distribution chart, Shin Shin Co ranks #206 out of 1082 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shin Shin Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shin Shin Co's Beneish M-Score compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shin Shin Co ranks #206 out of 1082 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Shin Shin Co in the top 19% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Shin Shin Co and its competitors. Shin Shin Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shin Shin Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin Shin Co (TPE:2901) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$27.39, compared to a current price of NT$24.00 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.07. Shin Shin Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Shin Shin Co (TPE:2901), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.07 as of Jul. 05, 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 Shin Shin Co (TPE:2901) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin Shin Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$24.00 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$27.39. GuruFocus considers Shin Shin Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2901:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.07
  • GF Value™: NT$27.39 vs. price of NT$24.00 (12.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2901 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shin Shin Co Business Description

Address No. 247, Linsen N. Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei, TWN
Shin Shin Co Ltd is engaged in business operations including supermarkets, department store retailing, cinemas, parking lots, and property leasing. Maximum of its revenue is generated from Department store.
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