Genius Electronic Optical Co (TPE:3406) Beneish M-Score: -2.77 (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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TPE:3406 Genius Electronic Optical Co Ltd TPE:3406
92 GF Score
Price NT$650.00
GF Value NT$512.13
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Genius Electronic Optical Co Beneish M-Score?

Genius Electronic Optical Co TPE:3406 -1.07% 92 Beneish M-Score is -2.77 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:3406 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$512.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,404 Hardware companies, Genius Electronic Optical Co ranks better than 74.96% 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 -2.77 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Genius Electronic Optical Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:3406' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.75   Med: -2.82   Max: -2.22
Current: -2.77

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Genius Electronic Optical Co was -2.22. The lowest was -3.75. And the median was -2.82.


Genius Electronic Optical Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Genius Electronic Optical Co'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.

Genius Electronic Optical Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Genius Electronic Optical Co 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 -2.27 -3.02 -2.94 -3.39 -2.46

Genius Electronic Optical Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -2.94 -2.88 -2.46 -2.66 -2.77

TPE:3406 vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Genius Electronic Optical Co'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.


Genius Electronic Optical Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Genius Electronic Optical Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Genius Electronic Optical Co 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 Genius Electronic Optical Co 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 * 1.021+0.528 * 0.942+0.404 * 0.8117+0.892 * 1.1585+0.115 * 1.0183
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8883+4.679 * -0.088269-0.327 * 0.8527
=-2.77

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was NT$4,280 Mil.
Revenue was 5682.376 + 6140.741 + 7151.518 + 7740.048 = NT$26,715 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1884.261 + 2060.873 + 2449.437 + 2641.041 = NT$9,036 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$22,859 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$44,637 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$19,062 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$4,095 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,330 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$9,589 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$2,570 Mil.
Net Income was 686.207 + 890.873 + 1175.987 + 1413.854 = NT$4,167 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 794.702 + 2122.222 + 3517.851 + 1672.18 = NT$8,107 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$3,619 Mil.
Revenue was 4775.938 + 5321.306 + 5469.962 + 7493.428 = NT$23,061 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1422.037 + 1646.092 + 1473.748 + 2805.804 = NT$7,348 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$17,705 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$39,528 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$18,861 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$4,142 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,293 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$9,414 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$3,214 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)
=(4279.993 / 26714.683) / (3618.699 / 23060.634)
=0.160211 / 0.156921
=1.021

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)
=(7347.681 / 23060.634) / (9035.612 / 26714.683)
=0.318624 / 0.338226
=0.942

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 - (22859.08 + 19062.181) / 44636.723) / (1 - (17704.554 + 18860.899) / 39527.814)
=0.060835 / 0.074944
=0.8117

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
=26714.683 / 23060.634
=1.1585

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))
=(4141.64 / (4141.64 + 18860.899)) / (4094.552 / (4094.552 + 19062.181))
=0.180051 / 0.176819
=1.0183

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)
=(1330.436 / 26714.683) / (1292.925 / 23060.634)
=0.049802 / 0.056066
=0.8883

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)
=((2569.994 + 9589.165) / 44636.723) / ((3214.067 + 9413.884) / 39527.814)
=0.272403 / 0.31947
=0.8527

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
=(4166.921 - 0 - 8106.955) / 44636.723
=-0.088269

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.

Genius Electronic Optical Co has a M-score of -2.77 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.77 mean?
Genius Electronic Optical Co (TPE:3406) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.77 as of Aug. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Genius Electronic Optical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Genius Electronic Optical Co ranks #602 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is Genius Electronic Optical Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Genius Electronic Optical Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. Based on the distribution chart, Genius Electronic Optical Co ranks #602 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Genius Electronic Optical Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genius Electronic Optical Co's Beneish M-Score compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Genius Electronic Optical Co ranks #602 out of 2404 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Genius Electronic Optical Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Genius Electronic Optical Co and its competitors. Genius Electronic Optical Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genius Electronic Optical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genius Electronic Optical Co (TPE:3406) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$512.13, compared to a current price of NT$650.00 — trading 26.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. Genius Electronic Optical Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Genius Electronic Optical Co (TPE:3406), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.77 as of Aug. 21, 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 Genius Electronic Optical Co (TPE:3406) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genius Electronic Optical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$650.00 is trading 26.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$512.13. GuruFocus considers Genius Electronic Optical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3406:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.77
  • GF Value™: NT$512.13 vs. price of NT$650.00 (26.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3406 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Genius Electronic Optical Co Business Description

Address Number 1, Keya East Road, Central Taiwan Science Park, Daya Distirct, Taichung, TWN
Genius Electronic Optical Co Ltd manufactures and sells optical instruments, molds, lighting equipment, and their spare parts, and acts as an agent of related export and import trade. Its segments include the Taiwan segment, responsible for the manufacturing and selling optical instrument, mold, and agent import and export; China segment responsible for the manufacturing and selling of optical lenses, lenses, optical components and other optoelectronic products and accessories pieces; Other segment engaged in selling, import and export, designing, manufacturing and the related business. It derives revenue from the Taiwan segment.
92GF Score

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