Ite Tech (TPE:3014) Beneish M-Score: -2.23 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


TPE:3014 Ite Tech Inc TPE:3014
94 GF Score
Price NT$166.00
GF Value NT$160.08
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Ite Tech Beneish M-Score?

Ite Tech TPE:3014 +3.11% 94 Beneish M-Score is -2.23 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:3014 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$160.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 987 Semiconductors companies, Ite Tech ranks worse than 61.2% 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 -2.23 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:3014' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.87   Med: -2.6   Max: -1.52
Current: -2.23

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ite Tech was -1.52. The lowest was -2.87. And the median was -2.60.


Ite Tech Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ite Tech'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.

Ite Tech Beneish M-Score Chart

Ite Tech 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 -1.69 -2.71 -2.87 -2.34 -2.23

Ite Tech 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 -2.34 -2.48 -2.36 -2.71 -2.23

TPE:3014 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Ite Tech'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.


Ite Tech Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Ite Tech's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ite Tech 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 Ite Tech 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 * 0.8686+0.528 * 1.0086+0.404 * 0.9947+0.892 * 1.0474+0.115 * 0.8776
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9392+4.679 * 0.068692-0.327 * 0.9819
=-2.23

* 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$959 Mil.
Revenue was 1506.958 + 1794.385 + 1923.308 + 1722.311 = NT$6,947 Mil.
Gross Profit was 853.845 + 952.554 + 1039.732 + 984.749 = NT$3,831 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$6,625 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$9,161 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$708 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$90 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$774 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$1,970 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$69 Mil.
Net Income was 303.525 + 392.057 + 380.252 + 455.466 = NT$1,531 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -390.31 + 413.99 + 538.767 + 339.595 = NT$902 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$1,054 Mil.
Revenue was 1639.979 + 1863.47 + 1616.779 + 1512.35 = NT$6,633 Mil.
Gross Profit was 909.461 + 1048.823 + 918.868 + 811.92 = NT$3,689 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$6,306 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$8,802 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$730 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$80 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$787 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$1,916 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$80 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)
=(959.074 / 6946.962) / (1054.188 / 6632.578)
=0.138057 / 0.158941
=0.8686

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)
=(3689.072 / 6632.578) / (3830.88 / 6946.962)
=0.556205 / 0.551447
=1.0086

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 - (6625.431 + 707.592) / 9160.557) / (1 - (6306.305 + 730.373) / 8801.953)
=0.1995 / 0.200555
=0.9947

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
=6946.962 / 6632.578
=1.0474

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))
=(80.089 / (80.089 + 730.373)) / (89.785 / (89.785 + 707.592))
=0.098819 / 0.1126
=0.8776

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)
=(774.021 / 6946.962) / (786.847 / 6632.578)
=0.111419 / 0.118634
=0.9392

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)
=((69.345 + 1970.064) / 9160.557) / ((80.059 + 1915.548) / 8801.953)
=0.222629 / 0.226723
=0.9819

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
=(1531.3 - 0 - 902.042) / 9160.557
=0.068692

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.

Ite Tech has a M-score of -2.23 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 -2.23 mean?
Ite Tech (TPE:3014) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.23 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ite Tech and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ite Tech ranks #604 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 61.2%.
Is Ite Tech's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ite Tech's current Beneish M-Score is -2.23. Based on the distribution chart, Ite Tech ranks #604 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ite Tech has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ite Tech's Beneish M-Score compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Ite Tech ranks #604 out of 987 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Ite Tech 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Semiconductors 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 Ite Tech and its competitors. Ite Tech's current Beneish M-Score is -2.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ite Tech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ite Tech (TPE:3014) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$160.08, compared to a current price of NT$166.00 — trading 3.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.23. Ite Tech's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 6 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 Ite Tech (TPE:3014), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.23 as of Jun. 25, 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 Ite Tech (TPE:3014) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ite Tech stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$166.00 is trading 3.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$160.08. GuruFocus considers Ite Tech to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3014:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.23
  • GF Value™: NT$160.08 vs. price of NT$166.00 (3.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3014 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ite Tech Business Description

Address No. 13, Chuangsin 1st Road, 3rd Floor, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, TWN, 30076
Ite Tech Inc is a fabless integrated circuit (IC) design house. The company principally develops, manufactures, and markets integrated circuits. Its product offerings include Super I/O control (SIO) ICs for desktop computers, embedded control (EC) ICs for notebook computers, high-speed audio-video interface related ICs, system on a chip (SoC), and other customized application chips.
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