CyberTAN Technology (TPE:3062) Beneish M-Score: -1.70 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TPE:3062 CyberTAN Technology Inc TPE:3062
73 GF Score
Price NT$23.25
GF Value NT$22.64
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is CyberTAN Technology Beneish M-Score?

CyberTAN Technology TPE:3062 +0.22% 73 Beneish M-Score is -1.70 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:3062 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$22.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,407 Hardware companies, CyberTAN Technology ranks worse than 85.33% 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 -1.7 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TPE:3062' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.72   Med: -1.69   Max: 5.82
Current: -1.7

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of CyberTAN Technology was 5.82. The lowest was -3.72. And the median was -1.69.


CyberTAN Technology Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CyberTAN 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.

CyberTAN Technology Beneish M-Score Chart

CyberTAN Technology 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 -1.68 -1.68 5.82 -2.89 -1.70

CyberTAN Technology 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 -2.89 -1.66 -1.79 -1.85 -1.70

TPE:3062 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, CyberTAN 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.


CyberTAN Technology Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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CyberTAN Technology 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 CyberTAN 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 * 0.9557+0.528 * 1.8301+0.404 * 0.7413+0.892 * 1.1655+0.115 * 1.0067
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.3897+4.679 * 0.102715-0.327 * 1.2209
=-1.70

* 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$1,255 Mil.
Revenue was 1141.544 + 1012.901 + 1167.576 + 868.288 = NT$4,190 Mil.
Gross Profit was 17.773 + 44.266 + 44.344 + 89.232 = NT$196 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$3,716 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$6,726 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$2,204 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$167 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$357 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$2,208 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$177 Mil.
Net Income was -255.852 + -104.446 + -160.564 + 742.917 = NT$222 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 66.493 + -324.123 + 48.078 + -259.254 = NT$-469 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$1,126 Mil.
Revenue was 1133.903 + 1036.757 + 765.466 + 659.075 = NT$3,595 Mil.
Gross Profit was 202.011 + 46.247 + 59.949 + -1.057 = NT$307 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$3,448 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$6,580 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$2,068 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$158 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$220 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$1,526 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$385 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)
=(1254.717 / 4190.309) / (1126.421 / 3595.201)
=0.299433 / 0.313312
=0.9557

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)
=(307.15 / 3595.201) / (195.615 / 4190.309)
=0.085433 / 0.046683
=1.8301

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 - (3715.981 + 2203.82) / 6726.013) / (1 - (3447.658 + 2068.242) / 6579.909)
=0.119865 / 0.161706
=0.7413

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
=4190.309 / 3595.201
=1.1655

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))
=(157.85 / (157.85 + 2068.242)) / (167.001 / (167.001 + 2203.82))
=0.070909 / 0.07044
=1.0067

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)
=(356.981 / 4190.309) / (220.395 / 3595.201)
=0.085192 / 0.061303
=1.3897

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)
=((176.828 + 2207.684) / 6726.013) / ((385.068 + 1525.547) / 6579.909)
=0.354521 / 0.290371
=1.2209

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
=(222.055 - 0 - -468.806) / 6726.013
=0.102715

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.

CyberTAN Technology has a M-score of -1.70 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.70 mean?
CyberTAN Technology (TPE:3062) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.70 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on CyberTAN Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CyberTAN Technology ranks #2054 out of 2407 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 85.3%.
Is CyberTAN Technology's Beneish M-Score too high?
CyberTAN Technology's current Beneish M-Score is -1.70. Based on the distribution chart, CyberTAN Technology ranks #2054 out of 2407 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CyberTAN Technology has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CyberTAN Technology's Beneish M-Score compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, CyberTAN Technology ranks #2054 out of 2407 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places CyberTAN Technology 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 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 CyberTAN Technology and its competitors. CyberTAN Technology's current Beneish M-Score is -1.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CyberTAN Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CyberTAN Technology (TPE:3062) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$22.64, compared to a current price of NT$23.25 — trading 2.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.70. CyberTAN Technology's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 CyberTAN Technology (TPE:3062), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.70 as of Jul. 15, 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 CyberTAN Technology (TPE:3062) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CyberTAN Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$23.25 is trading 2.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$22.64. GuruFocus considers CyberTAN Technology to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3062:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.70
  • GF Value™: NT$22.64 vs. price of NT$23.25 (2.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3062 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CyberTAN Technology Business Description

Address No. 99 Park Avenue 3rd, Science-based Industrial Park, Baoshan Township, Hsinchu, TWN, 300096
CyberTAN Technology Inc mainly engaged in wired communication mechanical equipment manufacturing, electronic components manufacturing, and the R&D, development, and sales of broadband Internet routers, gateways, virtual private networks, firewalls, Layer 3 and Layer 4 switches, wired broadband network security routers, and wireless broadband network security routers. Its products include SMB/Enterprise Solutions (Enterprise Access Points, Managed Switch, Fixed, VoIP Phone), Wired/Wireless Broadband Solutions (5G CPE, 5G Small Cell, GPON Cable Modem), Home Connectivity & Entertainment Solutions (Whole Home Mesh WiFi, Managed Home Router, OTT/STB), and IoT Solutions (IoT Smart Router, IoT Gateway, IoT WiFi Module, Edge AI Gateway). The company operates in America, Europe, and Asia.
73GF Score

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