Fic Global (TPE:3701) Beneish M-Score: -3.02 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TPE:3701 Fic Global Inc TPE:3701
73 GF Score
Price NT$43.50
GF Value NT$36.44
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Fic Global Beneish M-Score?

Fic Global TPE:3701 -6.85% 73 Beneish M-Score is -3.02 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:3701 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$36.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,404 Hardware companies, Fic Global ranks better than 83.19% 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 -3.02 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:3701' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.04   Med: -2.39   Max: -2.03
Current: -3.02

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Fic Global was -2.03. The lowest was -3.04. And the median was -2.39.


Fic Global Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fic Global'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.

Fic Global Beneish M-Score Chart

Fic Global 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 -2.03 -2.37 -3.04 -2.38 -3.02

Fic Global 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 -2.38 -2.07 -2.20 -2.65 -3.02

TPE:3701 vs DELL, SNDK, ANET: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Fic Global'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.


Fic Global Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Fic Global 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 Fic Global 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 * 1.0479+0.528 * 0.7849+0.404 * 1.1272+0.892 * 0.7505+0.115 * 1.2891
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.4775+4.679 * -0.082161-0.327 * 0.5824
=-3.02

* 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$3,205 Mil.
Revenue was 2159.016 + 2293.7 + 2618.582 + 2761.9 = NT$9,833 Mil.
Gross Profit was 324.51 + 413.798 + 532.974 + 446.187 = NT$1,717 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$9,459 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$13,334 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$2,095 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$583 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,143 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$3,465 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$440 Mil.
Net Income was -350.255 + 37.146 + 66.543 + 157.697 = NT$-89 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 574.69 + 451.594 + 329.629 + -349.24 = NT$1,007 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$4,075 Mil.
Revenue was 2946.848 + 3414.535 + 3544.996 + 3195.368 = NT$13,102 Mil.
Gross Profit was 446.831 + 441.694 + 452.848 + 454.667 = NT$1,796 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$11,170 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$14,246 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$1,388 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$542 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,031 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$6,848 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$315 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)
=(3205.218 / 9833.198) / (4075.381 / 13101.747)
=0.325959 / 0.311056
=1.0479

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)
=(1796.04 / 13101.747) / (1717.469 / 9833.198)
=0.137084 / 0.17466
=0.7849

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 - (9458.611 + 2094.697) / 13334.115) / (1 - (11169.609 + 1388.303) / 14245.762)
=0.133553 / 0.118481
=1.1272

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
=9833.198 / 13101.747
=0.7505

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))
=(541.896 / (541.896 + 1388.303)) / (583.224 / (583.224 + 2094.697))
=0.280746 / 0.21779
=1.2891

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)
=(1142.846 / 9833.198) / (1030.641 / 13101.747)
=0.116223 / 0.078664
=1.4775

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)
=((440.36 + 3464.526) / 13334.115) / ((315.198 + 6847.633) / 14245.762)
=0.292849 / 0.502804
=0.5824

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
=(-88.869 - 0 - 1006.673) / 13334.115
=-0.082161

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.

Fic Global has a M-score of -3.02 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 -3.02 mean?
Fic Global (TPE:3701) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.02 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Fic Global and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fic Global ranks #404 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Fic Global's Beneish M-Score too high?
Fic Global's current Beneish M-Score is -3.02. Based on the distribution chart, Fic Global ranks #404 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fic Global has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fic Global's Beneish M-Score compare to DELL and SNDK?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Fic Global ranks #404 out of 2404 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Fic Global in the top 17% 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 Fic Global and its competitors. Fic Global's current Beneish M-Score is -3.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fic Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fic Global (TPE:3701) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$36.44, compared to a current price of NT$43.50 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.02. Fic Global's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Fic Global (TPE:3701), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.02 as of Jun. 26, 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 Fic Global (TPE:3701) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fic Global stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$43.50 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$36.44. GuruFocus considers Fic Global to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3701:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.02
  • GF Value™: NT$36.44 vs. price of NT$43.50 (19.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3701 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fic Global Business Description

Address No.300, Yang Guang Street, 1-9th Floor, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN
Fic Global Incis engaged in research and development, manufacturing and sales of optical communication, automobile products, monitoring products, industrial computers and touch screen; electronics manufacturing services for computers and servers; and leases of property. Its segments include 3CEMS and its subsidiaries, Ubiqconn and its subsidiaries, FIC Inc. and its subsidiaries, and Other companies. It derives the majority of revenue from 3CEMS and its subsidiaries segment. Geographically it derives majority of revenue from China with operations spread across Taiwan, USA, Malaysia, and Other.
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