Alpha Networks (TPE:3380) Beneish M-Score: -1.99 (As of Aug. 10, 2026)

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TPE:3380 Alpha Networks Inc TPE:3380
64 GF Score
Price NT$27.95
GF Value NT$30.80
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Alpha Networks Beneish M-Score?

Alpha Networks TPE:3380 -2.10% 64 Beneish M-Score is -1.99 as of Aug. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:3380 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$30.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,400 Hardware companies, Alpha Networks ranks worse than 77.96% 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 -1.99 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:3380' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.55   Med: -2.64   Max: -0.56
Current: -1.99

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Alpha Networks was -0.56. The lowest was -3.55. And the median was -2.64.


Alpha Networks Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alpha Networks'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.

Alpha Networks Beneish M-Score Chart

Alpha Networks 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 -2.62 -2.29 -2.89 -2.83 -2.49

Alpha Networks Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -3.09 -2.54 -2.27 -2.49 -1.99

TPE:3380 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Alpha Networks'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.


Alpha Networks Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Alpha Networks 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 Alpha Networks 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 * 1.2378+0.528 * 1.0381+0.404 * 1.1245+0.892 * 1.1186+0.115 * 0.8356
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9112+4.679 * 0.030091-0.327 * 1.1203
=-1.99

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was NT$4,038 Mil.
Revenue was 5314.548 + 6406.937 + 5836.617 + 5694.008 = NT$23,252 Mil.
Gross Profit was 975.742 + 1181.733 + 1016.71 + 868.339 = NT$4,043 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$17,857 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$24,765 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$4,182 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$735 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$2,142 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$11,248 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$507 Mil.
Net Income was 53.175 + 6.746 + 10.131 + -104.709 = NT$-35 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -841.308 + 553.182 + 98.994 + -590.716 = NT$-780 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$2,916 Mil.
Revenue was 4524.158 + 5627.988 + 4950.977 + 5684.46 = NT$20,788 Mil.
Gross Profit was 830.404 + 1030.843 + 965.995 + 924.676 = NT$3,752 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$15,914 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$23,378 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$5,176 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$739 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$2,102 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$9,235 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$670 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)
=(4037.635 / 23252.11) / (2916.117 / 20787.583)
=0.173646 / 0.140282
=1.2378

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)
=(3751.918 / 20787.583) / (4042.524 / 23252.11)
=0.180488 / 0.173856
=1.0381

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 - (17857.159 + 4182.073) / 24764.584) / (1 - (15914.249 + 5175.726) / 23377.913)
=0.11005 / 0.097868
=1.1245

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
=23252.11 / 20787.583
=1.1186

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))
=(738.796 / (738.796 + 5175.726)) / (735.043 / (735.043 + 4182.073))
=0.124912 / 0.149487
=0.8356

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)
=(2142.493 / 23252.11) / (2102.109 / 20787.583)
=0.092142 / 0.101123
=0.9112

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)
=((506.803 + 11248.041) / 24764.584) / ((669.992 + 9234.936) / 23377.913)
=0.474663 / 0.423687
=1.1203

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
=(-34.657 - 0 - -779.848) / 24764.584
=0.030091

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.

Alpha Networks has a M-score of -1.99 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 -1.99 mean?
Alpha Networks (TPE:3380) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.99 as of Aug. 10, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Alpha Networks and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alpha Networks ranks #1871 out of 2400 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 78%.
Is Alpha Networks' Beneish M-Score too high?
Alpha Networks' current Beneish M-Score is -1.99. Based on the distribution chart, Alpha Networks ranks #1871 out of 2400 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alpha Networks has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alpha Networks' Beneish M-Score compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Alpha Networks ranks #1871 out of 2400 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Alpha Networks 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 Alpha Networks and its competitors. Alpha Networks's current Beneish M-Score is -1.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alpha Networks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpha Networks (TPE:3380) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$30.80, compared to a current price of NT$27.95 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.99. Alpha Networks' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 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 Alpha Networks (TPE:3380), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.99 as of Aug. 10, 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 Alpha Networks (TPE:3380) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpha Networks stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$27.95 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$30.80. GuruFocus considers Alpha Networks to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3380:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.99
  • GF Value™: NT$30.80 vs. price of NT$27.95 (9.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3380 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Alpha Networks Business Description

Address Li-Shing 7th Road, No. 8, Science-based Park, Hsinchu, TWN
Alpha Networks Inc is a provider of telecommunications services mainly engaged in the research, development, design, production, and sale of broadband products, computer network systems, wireless local area networks (LAN), and related accessories. Its product portfolio includes data center switches, Ethernet switches, wireless and fixed broadband products, video radar doorbells, wireless cameras, radar sensors, and others. The Group's reportable segments are: Network related products, which generate maximum revenue, and Others. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United States, and the rest from Taiwan, Japan, and other regions.
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