Simple Mart Retail Co (TPE:2945) Beneish M-Score: -3.13 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TPE:2945 Simple Mart Retail Co Ltd TPE:2945
80 GF Score
Price NT$43.35
GF Value NT$43.09
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Simple Mart Retail Co Beneish M-Score?

Simple Mart Retail Co TPE:2945 80 Beneish M-Score is -3.13 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2945 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$43.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 293 Retail - Defensive companies, Simple Mart Retail Co ranks better than 87.71% 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 -3.13 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:2945' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.33   Med: -2.91   Max: -2.2
Current: -3.13

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Simple Mart Retail Co was -2.20. The lowest was -3.33. And the median was -2.91.


Simple Mart Retail Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Simple Mart Retail 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.

Simple Mart Retail Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Simple Mart Retail 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 -2.82 -2.91 -3.33 -2.20 -3.13

Simple Mart Retail 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 -2.15 -2.33 -3.05 -3.13

TPE:2945 vs KR, SFM, ACI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Simple Mart Retail 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.


Simple Mart Retail Co Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

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

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


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Simple Mart Retail 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 Simple Mart Retail 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 * 0.8923+0.528 * 0.9927+0.404 * 0.9875+0.892 * 1.0354+0.115 * 1.0155
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0105+4.679 * -0.123436-0.327 * 0.9777
=-3.13

* 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$77 Mil.
Revenue was 3834.615 + 3855.921 + 3639.653 + 3473.59 = NT$14,804 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1050.297 + 1050.386 + 980.643 + 963.044 = NT$4,044 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$2,274 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$6,299 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$3,521 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$731 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$3,872 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$2,482 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,524 Mil.
Net Income was 46.934 + 39.173 + 29.138 + 29.019 = NT$144 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 348.961 + 196.319 + 262.622 + 113.92 = NT$922 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$84 Mil.
Revenue was 3697.287 + 3751.248 + 3481.351 + 3367.294 = NT$14,297 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1015.726 + 1015.731 + 927.145 + 918.734 = NT$3,877 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$2,566 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$6,388 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$3,305 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$699 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$3,701 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$2,605 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,550 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)
=(77.262 / 14803.779) / (83.628 / 14297.18)
=0.005219 / 0.005849
=0.8923

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)
=(3877.336 / 14297.18) / (4044.37 / 14803.779)
=0.271196 / 0.273198
=0.9927

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 - (2274.355 + 3521.319) / 6299.291) / (1 - (2566.1 + 3305.121) / 6388.434)
=0.079948 / 0.080961
=0.9875

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
=14803.779 / 14297.18
=1.0354

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))
=(699.38 / (699.38 + 3305.121)) / (731.413 / (731.413 + 3521.319))
=0.174648 / 0.171987
=1.0155

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)
=(3872.085 / 14803.779) / (3700.828 / 14297.18)
=0.261561 / 0.25885
=1.0105

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)
=((1523.695 + 2482.13) / 6299.291) / ((1549.75 + 2605.256) / 6388.434)
=0.635917 / 0.650395
=0.9777

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
=(144.264 - 0 - 921.822) / 6299.291
=-0.123436

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.

Simple Mart Retail Co has a M-score of -3.13 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 -3.13 mean?
Simple Mart Retail Co (TPE:2945) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.13 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Simple Mart Retail Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Simple Mart Retail Co ranks #36 out of 293 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is Simple Mart Retail Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Simple Mart Retail Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.13. Based on the distribution chart, Simple Mart Retail Co ranks #36 out of 293 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Simple Mart Retail Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Simple Mart Retail Co's Beneish M-Score compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Simple Mart Retail Co ranks #36 out of 293 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Simple Mart Retail Co in the top 12% 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 - Defensive company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Simple Mart Retail Co and its competitors. Simple Mart Retail Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Simple Mart Retail Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simple Mart Retail Co (TPE:2945) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$43.09, compared to a current price of NT$43.35 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.13. Simple Mart Retail Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Simple Mart Retail Co (TPE:2945), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.13 as of Jun. 26, 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 Simple Mart Retail Co (TPE:2945) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simple Mart Retail Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$43.35 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$43.09. GuruFocus considers Simple Mart Retail Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2945:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.13
  • GF Value™: NT$43.09 vs. price of NT$43.35 (0.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2945 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Simple Mart Retail Co Business Description

Address Minquan East Road, B1, No. 4, Section 3, Zhongshan District, Taipei, TWN, 10477
Simple Mart Retail Co Ltd operates a retail chain of stores in Taiwan. The group has two reportable segments which mainly engage in selling daily commodities to customers; while the other segment engages in home shopping, health supplements, over-the-counter medicines, cosmetics, and organic products, as well as retail business on pet food and supplies.
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