FIT Holding Co (TPE:3712) Beneish M-Score: -3.01 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


TPE:3712 FIT Holding Co Ltd TPE:3712
64 GF Score
Price NT$17.55
GF Value NT$92.10
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is FIT Holding Co Beneish M-Score?

FIT Holding Co TPE:3712 64 Beneish M-Score is -3.01 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:3712 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$92.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 987 Semiconductors companies, FIT Holding Co ranks better than 82.37% 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 -3.01 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:3712' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.01   Med: -2.08   Max: -0.39
Current: -3.01

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of FIT Holding Co was -0.39. The lowest was -3.01. And the median was -2.08.


FIT Holding Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FIT Holding 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.

FIT Holding Co Beneish M-Score Chart

FIT Holding Co Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -0.39 -2.08 -0.69 -2.09 -3.01

FIT Holding Co 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 -2.09 -2.45 -3.22 -2.03 -3.01

TPE:3712 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, FIT Holding 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.


FIT Holding Co Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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FIT Holding 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 FIT Holding 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 * 1.0047+0.528 * -0.2819+0.404 * 1.0729+0.892 * 1.2199+0.115 * 0.9856
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9225+4.679 * 0.003836-0.327 * 1.3336
=-3.01

* 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$13,251 Mil.
Revenue was 6933.568 + 10406.413 + 8110.299 + 7370.638 = NT$32,821 Mil.
Gross Profit was -2756.084 + -8483.648 + -5813.721 + 1360.623 = NT$-15,693 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$30,403 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$61,889 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$21,733 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$997 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,639 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$46,006 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$11,290 Mil.
Net Income was -755.142 + -3056.105 + -2042.753 + 228.275 = NT$-5,626 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1236.795 + 1997.243 + -9273.896 + 176.737 = NT$-5,863 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$10,811 Mil.
Revenue was 11804.624 + 5335.474 + 5913.408 + 3850.356 = NT$26,904 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1263.105 + 1038.146 + 845.292 + 480.264 = NT$3,627 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$41,416 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$66,939 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$15,691 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$709 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,457 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$17,126 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$29,345 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)
=(13250.968 / 32820.918) / (10811.402 / 26903.862)
=0.403735 / 0.401853
=1.0047

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)
=(3626.807 / 26903.862) / (-15692.83 / 32820.918)
=0.134806 / -0.478135
=-0.2819

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 - (30402.818 + 21733.019) / 61888.884) / (1 - (41416.06 + 15690.921) / 66939.461)
=0.15759 / 0.146886
=1.0729

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
=32820.918 / 26903.862
=1.2199

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))
=(709.114 / (709.114 + 15690.921)) / (997.142 / (997.142 + 21733.019))
=0.043239 / 0.043869
=0.9856

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)
=(1639.226 / 32820.918) / (1456.613 / 26903.862)
=0.049945 / 0.054141
=0.9225

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)
=((11290.339 + 46005.785) / 61888.884) / ((29345.06 + 17125.558) / 66939.461)
=0.92579 / 0.694219
=1.3336

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
=(-5625.725 - 0 - -5863.121) / 61888.884
=0.003836

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.

FIT Holding Co has a M-score of -3.01 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 -3.01 mean?
FIT Holding Co (TPE:3712) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.01 as of Jul. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on FIT Holding Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FIT Holding Co ranks #174 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 17.6%.
Is FIT Holding Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
FIT Holding Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.01. Based on the distribution chart, FIT Holding Co ranks #174 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FIT Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FIT Holding Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, FIT Holding Co ranks #174 out of 987 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places FIT Holding Co in the top 18% 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Semiconductors 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 FIT Holding Co and its competitors. FIT Holding Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FIT Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FIT Holding Co (TPE:3712) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$92.10, compared to a current price of NT$17.55 — trading 80.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.01. FIT Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 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 FIT Holding Co (TPE:3712), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.01 as of Jul. 09, 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 FIT Holding Co (TPE:3712) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FIT Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$17.55 is trading 80.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$92.10. GuruFocus considers FIT Holding Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3712:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.01
  • GF Value™: NT$92.10 vs. price of NT$17.55 (80.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3712 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


FIT Holding Co Business Description

Address No. 49, Section 4, Zhongyang Road, Tucheng District, New Taipei, TWN, 236
FIT Holding Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based holding company. It is engaged in the production, manufacturing, and trading of optical instrument components, computer peripheral components, 3C products, image scanners and multifunction printers, investment and development of power plants, and cleaning energy services. Its product segments are Systems and peripheral products department, 3C component department, 3C product retail department, and Energy service management. The Energy service management segment derives the majority of revenue. The company geographically operates in Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, the United States, and Others.
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