Lotes Co (TPE:3533) Beneish M-Score: -2.15 (As of Aug. 10, 2026)

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TPE:3533 Lotes Co Ltd TPE:3533
69 GF Score
Price NT$1,910.00
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What is Lotes Co Beneish M-Score?

Lotes Co TPE:3533 -3.05% 69 Beneish M-Score is -2.15 as of Aug. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:3533 with a GF Score™ of 69/100. Among 2,400 Hardware companies, Lotes Co ranks worse than 71.71% 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 -2.15 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:3533' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.03   Med: -2.36   Max: 36.44
Current: -2.15

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Lotes Co was 36.44. The lowest was -3.03. And the median was -2.36.


Lotes Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lotes 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.

Lotes Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Lotes 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 -2.23 -1.12 18.41 -2.28 -2.36

Lotes Co 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 -2.33 -2.46 -2.34 -2.36 -2.15

TPE:3533 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Lotes 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.


Lotes Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


TPE:3533
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Lotes 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 Lotes 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 * 1.1043+0.528 * 1.0313+0.404 * 1.0838+0.892 * 1.1218+0.115 * 0.9987
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1312+4.679 * 0.014154-0.327 * 0.9082
=-2.15

* 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$15,637 Mil.
Revenue was 9327.579 + 9259.886 + 8421.594 + 8336.437 = NT$35,345 Mil.
Gross Profit was 4621.584 + 4772.776 + 4312.887 + 4251.328 = NT$17,959 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$36,009 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$54,368 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$16,009 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$2,822 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$3,660 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$9,447 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$517 Mil.
Net Income was 2396.522 + 2522.944 + 2318.219 + 749.036 = NT$7,987 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 2125.315 + 1471.964 + 1326.69 + 2293.218 = NT$7,217 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$12,622 Mil.
Revenue was 7765.494 + 8300.136 + 8066.738 + 7374.282 = NT$31,507 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3996.688 + 4411.392 + 4244.537 + 3856.693 = NT$16,509 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$36,301 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$51,479 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$13,125 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$2,310 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$2,884 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$9,688 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$700 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)
=(15637.194 / 35345.496) / (12622.39 / 31506.65)
=0.44241 / 0.400626
=1.1043

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)
=(16509.31 / 31506.65) / (17958.575 / 35345.496)
=0.523994 / 0.508087
=1.0313

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 - (36008.681 + 16008.723) / 54367.736) / (1 - (36300.628 + 13124.786) / 51478.772)
=0.04323 / 0.039887
=1.0838

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
=35345.496 / 31506.65
=1.1218

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))
=(2310.008 / (2310.008 + 13124.786)) / (2822.001 / (2822.001 + 16008.723))
=0.149662 / 0.149862
=0.9987

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)
=(3659.866 / 35345.496) / (2883.912 / 31506.65)
=0.103545 / 0.091533
=1.1312

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)
=((516.958 + 9446.875) / 54367.736) / ((700.245 + 9687.67) / 51478.772)
=0.183267 / 0.20179
=0.9082

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
=(7986.721 - 0 - 7217.187) / 54367.736
=0.014154

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.

Lotes Co has a M-score of -2.15 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 -2.15 mean?
Lotes Co (TPE:3533) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.15 as of Aug. 10, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Lotes Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lotes Co ranks #1721 out of 2400 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is Lotes Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Lotes Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. Based on the distribution chart, Lotes Co ranks #1721 out of 2400 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lotes Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lotes Co's Beneish M-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Lotes Co ranks #1721 out of 2400 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Lotes Co 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 Lotes Co and its competitors. Lotes Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotes Co stock overvalued right now?
Lotes Co (TPE:3533) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.15. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. Lotes Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100. 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 Lotes Co (TPE:3533), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.15 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.

Lotes Co Business Description

Address No. 15, Wuxun Street, Anle District, Keelung, TWN, 204
Lotes Co Ltd is principally engaged in the sale and purchase of various hardware parts and components, the manufacturing and processing of various terminals and their connectors, the import and export business in connection with the preceding item and the agency of the preceding item in connection with the tender quotation and distribution of products of domestic and foreign manufacturers. The company's product offerings include Socket, Liquid Cooling Solution, Memory Connector, Slot / Edge Card, Compression Connector, etc. Geographically, the majority of revenue is derived from Mainland China, followed by Taiwan and Other countries.
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