IEI Integration (TPE:3022) Beneish M-Score: -2.55 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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TPE:3022 IEI Integration Corp TPE:3022
82 GF Score
Price NT$87.30
GF Value NT$79.43
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is IEI Integration Beneish M-Score?

IEI Integration TPE:3022 +1.16% 82 Beneish M-Score is -2.55 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:3022 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$79.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,407 Hardware companies, IEI Integration ranks better than 56.75% 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 -2.55 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:3022' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.37   Med: -2.5   Max: -1.08
Current: -2.55

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of IEI Integration was -1.08. The lowest was -3.37. And the median was -2.50.


IEI Integration Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IEI Integration'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.

IEI Integration Beneish M-Score Chart

IEI Integration 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 -2.45 -2.71 -2.55 -1.88 -2.55

IEI Integration 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 -1.88 -2.13 -2.60 -2.78 -2.55

TPE:3022 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, IEI Integration'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.


IEI Integration Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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IEI Integration 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 IEI Integration 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 * 0.8338+0.528 * 1.0536+0.404 * 1.1433+0.892 * 0.9522+0.115 * 1.5414
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0495+4.679 * -0.004168-0.327 * 0.9727
=-2.55

* 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$1,184 Mil.
Revenue was 1559.298 + 1517.554 + 1659.335 + 1776.856 = NT$6,513 Mil.
Gross Profit was 519.173 + 500.471 + 534.915 + 624.66 = NT$2,179 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$9,653 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$15,118 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$1,957 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$162 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,002 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$2,592 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$7 Mil.
Net Income was 374.857 + 373.205 + -294.325 + 363.748 = NT$817 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -129.11 + 772.776 + -198.107 + 434.936 = NT$880 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$1,491 Mil.
Revenue was 1637.208 + 1867.412 + 1630.926 + 1704.286 = NT$6,840 Mil.
Gross Profit was 558.191 + 660.638 + 560.841 + 631.482 = NT$2,411 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$10,689 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$14,982 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$1,253 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$167 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,003 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$2,648 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$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)
=(1183.734 / 6513.043) / (1490.849 / 6839.832)
=0.181748 / 0.217966
=0.8338

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)
=(2411.152 / 6839.832) / (2179.219 / 6513.043)
=0.352516 / 0.334593
=1.0536

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 - (9653.287 + 1956.54) / 15117.916) / (1 - (10688.751 + 1252.7) / 14982.325)
=0.232048 / 0.202964
=1.1433

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
=6513.043 / 6839.832
=0.9522

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))
=(166.946 / (166.946 + 1252.7)) / (161.593 / (161.593 + 1956.54))
=0.117597 / 0.07629
=1.5414

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)
=(1002.387 / 6513.043) / (1002.997 / 6839.832)
=0.153905 / 0.146641
=1.0495

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)
=((6.876 + 2591.917) / 15117.916) / ((0 + 2647.807) / 14982.325)
=0.171902 / 0.176729
=0.9727

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
=(817.485 - 0 - 880.495) / 15117.916
=-0.004168

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.

IEI Integration has a M-score of -2.55 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 -2.55 mean?
IEI Integration (TPE:3022) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.55 as of Jul. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on IEI Integration and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IEI Integration ranks #1041 out of 2407 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 43.2%.
Is IEI Integration's Beneish M-Score too high?
IEI Integration's current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. Based on the distribution chart, IEI Integration ranks #1041 out of 2407 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IEI Integration has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IEI Integration's Beneish M-Score compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, IEI Integration ranks #1041 out of 2407 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts IEI Integration in the upper 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 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 IEI Integration and its competitors. IEI Integration's current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IEI Integration stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IEI Integration (TPE:3022) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$79.43, compared to a current price of NT$87.30 — trading 9.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. IEI Integration's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 IEI Integration (TPE:3022), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.55 as of Jul. 16, 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 IEI Integration (TPE:3022) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IEI Integration stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$87.30 is trading 9.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$79.43. GuruFocus considers IEI Integration to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3022:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.55
  • GF Value™: NT$79.43 vs. price of NT$87.30 (9.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3022 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


IEI Integration Business Description

Address No. 29, Zhongxing Road, Xizhi District, New Taipei City, TWN, 221
IEI Integration Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of computers, computer components and peripherals, and related trading. The company has three reportable segments: Order-taking, Design and Brand Sales; Product Manufacturing; and China Brand Sales, which offer different products and services. The Order-taking, Design and Brand Sales segment customizes product designs according to different customer needs, and operates brand channels for industrial computer products. The Product Manufacturing segment is engaged in OEM and branded product manufacturing. The China Brand Sales segment is responsible for brand marketing channels in Mainland China. The majority of revenue is derived from the Order-taking, Design, and Brand Sales segment.
82GF Score

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