National Aerospace Fasteners (TPE:3004) Beneish M-Score: -1.46 (As of Aug. 29, 2026)

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TPE:3004 National Aerospace Fasteners Corp TPE:3004
87 GF Score
Price NT$119.00
GF Value NT$131.65
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is National Aerospace Fasteners Beneish M-Score?

National Aerospace Fasteners TPE:3004 -2.06% 87 Beneish M-Score is -1.46 as of Aug. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:3004 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$131.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,927 Industrial Products companies, National Aerospace Fasteners ranks worse than 88.76% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.46 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TPE:3004' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.63   Med: -2.16   Max: -1.46
Current: -1.46

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of National Aerospace Fasteners was -1.46. The lowest was -3.63. And the median was -2.16.


National Aerospace Fasteners Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Aerospace Fasteners'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.

National Aerospace Fasteners Beneish M-Score Chart

National Aerospace Fasteners 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 -2.14 -2.25 -2.15 -1.83 -1.85

National Aerospace Fasteners Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -1.98 -1.95 -1.85 -1.78 -1.46

TPE:3004 vs SNA, RBC, SWK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, National Aerospace Fasteners'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.


National Aerospace Fasteners Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, National Aerospace Fasteners's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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National Aerospace Fasteners 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 National Aerospace Fasteners 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 * 1.1671+0.528 * 1.1433+0.404 * 1.5946+0.892 * 1.2681+0.115 * 1.0312
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8742+4.679 * 0.057321-0.327 * 0.9565
=-1.46

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was NT$1,288 Mil.
Revenue was 1386.053 + 1204.086 + 1141.944 + 989.817 = NT$4,722 Mil.
Gross Profit was 321.563 + 303.961 + 278.48 + 204.255 = NT$1,108 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$4,470 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$9,043 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$4,242 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$302 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$409 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$2,793 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$2,396 Mil.
Net Income was 134.722 + 123.641 + 85.552 + 70.127 = NT$414 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -146.152 + 32.365 + -36.726 + 46.178 = NT$-104 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$870 Mil.
Revenue was 987.421 + 935.854 + 932.125 + 868.212 = NT$3,724 Mil.
Gross Profit was 245.218 + 263.601 + 262.489 + 227.866 = NT$999 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$3,315 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$6,855 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$3,383 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$249 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$369 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$2,269 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,843 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)
=(1288.223 / 4721.9) / (870.453 / 3723.612)
=0.272819 / 0.233766
=1.1671

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)
=(999.174 / 3723.612) / (1108.259 / 4721.9)
=0.268335 / 0.234706
=1.1433

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 - (4470.31 + 4242.471) / 9043.329) / (1 - (3314.771 + 3383.1) / 6855)
=0.036552 / 0.022922
=1.5946

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
=4721.9 / 3723.612
=1.2681

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))
=(249.059 / (249.059 + 3383.1)) / (302.193 / (302.193 + 4242.471))
=0.068571 / 0.066494
=1.0312

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)
=(409.044 / 4721.9) / (368.971 / 3723.612)
=0.086627 / 0.09909
=0.8742

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)
=((2395.681 + 2793.147) / 9043.329) / ((1842.783 + 2269.322) / 6855)
=0.573774 / 0.599869
=0.9565

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
=(414.042 - 0 - -104.335) / 9043.329
=0.057321

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.

National Aerospace Fasteners has a M-score of -1.46 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.46 mean?
National Aerospace Fasteners (TPE:3004) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.46 as of Aug. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on National Aerospace Fasteners and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National Aerospace Fasteners ranks #2598 out of 2927 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 88.8%.
Is National Aerospace Fasteners' Beneish M-Score too high?
National Aerospace Fasteners' current Beneish M-Score is -1.46. Based on the distribution chart, National Aerospace Fasteners ranks #2598 out of 2927 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, National Aerospace Fasteners has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Aerospace Fasteners' Beneish M-Score compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, National Aerospace Fasteners ranks #2598 out of 2927 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places National Aerospace Fasteners 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 National Aerospace Fasteners and its competitors. National Aerospace Fasteners's current Beneish M-Score is -1.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Aerospace Fasteners stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Aerospace Fasteners (TPE:3004) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$131.65, compared to a current price of NT$119.00 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.46. National Aerospace Fasteners' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 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 National Aerospace Fasteners (TPE:3004), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.46 as of Aug. 29, 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 National Aerospace Fasteners (TPE:3004) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Aerospace Fasteners stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$119.00 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$131.65. GuruFocus considers National Aerospace Fasteners to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3004:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.46
  • GF Value™: NT$131.65 vs. price of NT$119.00 (9.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3004 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


National Aerospace Fasteners Business Description

Address No. 1, Taiping East Road, Pingzhen District, Taoyuan, TWN, 324026
National Aerospace Fasteners Corp engages in the manufacture, processing, agency, trading of various types of fasteners and construction parts and related components of aircraft and automobiles. Aerospace and Industrial products are reportable segments of the company. Majority of the its revenue is being generated from Aerospace segment.
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