Wah Lee Industrial (TPE:3010) Beneish M-Score: -2.82 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


TPE:3010 Wah Lee Industrial Corp TPE:3010
74 GF Score
Price NT$122.50
GF Value NT$112.77
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Wah Lee Industrial Beneish M-Score?

Wah Lee Industrial TPE:3010 -0.81% 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.82 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:3010 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$112.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,405 Hardware companies, Wah Lee Industrial ranks better than 75.09% 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 -2.82 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:3010' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.82   Med: -2.42   Max: -1.8
Current: -2.82

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Wah Lee Industrial was -1.80. The lowest was -2.82. And the median was -2.42.


Wah Lee Industrial Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wah Lee Industrial'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.

Wah Lee Industrial Beneish M-Score Chart

Wah Lee Industrial 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 -2.36 -2.64 -2.48 -1.99 -2.82

Wah Lee Industrial 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 -1.99 -2.32 -2.84 -2.94 -2.82

TPE:3010 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Wah Lee Industrial'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.


Wah Lee Industrial Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Wah Lee Industrial's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Wah Lee Industrial 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 Wah Lee Industrial 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 * 0.9828+0.528 * 0.9218+0.404 * 1.0305+0.892 * 0.977+0.115 * 1.129
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9956+4.679 * -0.060288-0.327 * 1.0248
=-2.82

* 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$20,841 Mil.
Revenue was 20028.481 + 19335.646 + 20225.838 + 18599.295 = NT$78,189 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1755.759 + 1597.533 + 1569.475 + 1391.942 = NT$6,315 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$38,075 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$56,879 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$8,141 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$469 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$3,040 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$23,025 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$6,093 Mil.
Net Income was 664.517 + 698.802 + 426.949 + 503.455 = NT$2,294 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 484.008 + 2371.858 + 568.734 + 2298.253 = NT$5,723 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$21,705 Mil.
Revenue was 20212.669 + 21412.935 + 21154.439 + 17250.871 = NT$80,031 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1512.117 + 1621.682 + 1502.778 + 1321.481 = NT$5,958 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$35,926 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$52,376 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$6,922 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$453 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$3,125 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$20,821 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$5,342 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)
=(20840.596 / 78189.26) / (21705.145 / 80030.914)
=0.26654 / 0.27121
=0.9828

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)
=(5958.058 / 80030.914) / (6314.709 / 78189.26)
=0.074447 / 0.080762
=0.9218

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 - (38075.098 + 8141.096) / 56879.126) / (1 - (35926.125 + 6921.77) / 52375.85)
=0.187467 / 0.181915
=1.0305

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
=78189.26 / 80030.914
=0.977

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))
=(453.207 / (453.207 + 6921.77)) / (468.629 / (468.629 + 8141.096))
=0.061452 / 0.05443
=1.129

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)
=(3039.891 / 78189.26) / (3125.193 / 80030.914)
=0.038879 / 0.03905
=0.9956

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)
=((6093.401 + 23024.89) / 56879.126) / ((5342.419 + 20821.148) / 52375.85)
=0.511933 / 0.499535
=1.0248

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
=(2293.723 - 0 - 5722.853) / 56879.126
=-0.060288

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.

Wah Lee Industrial has a M-score of -2.82 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 -2.82 mean?
Wah Lee Industrial (TPE:3010) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.82 as of Jul. 08, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Wah Lee Industrial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wah Lee Industrial ranks #599 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is Wah Lee Industrial's Beneish M-Score too high?
Wah Lee Industrial's current Beneish M-Score is -2.82. Based on the distribution chart, Wah Lee Industrial ranks #599 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wah Lee Industrial has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wah Lee Industrial's Beneish M-Score compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Wah Lee Industrial ranks #599 out of 2405 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Wah Lee Industrial in the top 25% 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Wah Lee Industrial and its competitors. Wah Lee Industrial's current Beneish M-Score is -2.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wah Lee Industrial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wah Lee Industrial (TPE:3010) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$112.77, compared to a current price of NT$122.50 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.82. Wah Lee Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 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 Wah Lee Industrial (TPE:3010), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.82 as of Jul. 08, 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 Wah Lee Industrial (TPE:3010) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wah Lee Industrial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$122.50 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$112.77. GuruFocus considers Wah Lee Industrial to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3010:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.82
  • GF Value™: NT$112.77 vs. price of NT$122.50 (8.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3010 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wah Lee Industrial Business Description

Address Zhongzheng 4th Road, No. 235, 10th Floor, Qianjin District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 810
Wah Lee Industrial Corp is engaged in the import/export and agency business of composite materials, engineering plastic, printed circuit board, semiconductor, and computer-related manufacturing materials and equipment. Its segments include Wah Lee Industrial Corporation (Wah Lee) is mainly engaged in the import/export and agency business of composite materials, engineering plastic, printed circuit board, semiconductor, and computer related manufacturing materials and equipment; Raycong H.K., Dong Guan Hua Gang and its subsidiary (Raycong) are mainly engaged in the trade of engineering plastic, composite materials and equipment; Shanghai Yi Kang and its subsidiary (Yi Kang) are mainly engaged in trade of manufacturing materials and import/export business; and Others.
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