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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 -2.49 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Unimicron Technology's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:3037'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.43 Med: -2.81 Max: -2.08
Current: -2.49
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Unimicron Technology was -2.08. The lowest was -3.43. And the median was -2.81.
Unimicron Technology Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Unimicron Technology Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Unimicron Technology'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.
TPE:3037 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Unimicron Technology'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.
Unimicron Technology Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Unimicron Technology's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unimicron Technology's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Unimicron Technology 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 * 1.0449
+
0.528 * 0.89
+
0.404 * 1.0193
+
0.892 * 1.1641
+
0.115 * 0.9443
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1.0305
+
4.679 * -0.026254
-
0.327 * 1.0493
=
-2.49
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(17733.925 / (17733.925 + 127913.588))
/
(19214.605 / (19214.605 + 129803.449))
=
0.121759
/
0.128941
=
0.9443
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
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
=
(10801.576 - 0
-
17808.282)
/
266881.071
=
-0.026254
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.
Unimicron Technology has a M-score of -2.49 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Unimicron Technology (TPE:3037) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.49 as of Jul. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Unimicron Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Unimicron Technology ranks #1139 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 47.4%.
Is Unimicron Technology's Beneish M-Score too high?
Unimicron Technology's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Based on the distribution chart, Unimicron Technology ranks #1139 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Unimicron Technology has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unimicron Technology's Beneish M-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Unimicron Technology ranks #1139 out of 2405 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Unimicron Technology 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 Unimicron Technology and its competitors. Unimicron Technology's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unimicron Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unimicron Technology (TPE:3037) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$220.03, compared to a current price of NT$839.00 — trading 281.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Unimicron Technology's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Unimicron Technology (TPE:3037), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jul. 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 Unimicron Technology (TPE:3037) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unimicron Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$839.00 is trading 281.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$220.03.
GuruFocus considers Unimicron Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3037:
Beneish M-Score: -2.49
GF Value™: NT$220.03 vs. price of NT$839.00 (281.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3037 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Unimicron Technology Corporation is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and sales of printed circuit boards, electrical equipment, electronic products, and testing and burn-in systems for integrated circuit products. The company is based in Taiwan and earns its revenue in the Asia region, but also has operations in America and domestically within Taiwan. Its operating segments consist of the regions of Taiwan and Mainland China. It derives revenue from the transfer of goods and services.
79GF Score
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