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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 -2.13 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sci Pharmtech's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:4119'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.66 Med: -2.53 Max: -0.64
Current: -2.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sci Pharmtech was -0.64. The lowest was -3.66. And the median was -2.53.
The historical data trend for Sci Pharmtech'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.
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Sci Pharmtech'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.
Sci Pharmtech Beneish M-Score vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Sci Pharmtech's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sci Pharmtech's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Sci Pharmtech 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 * 1.5981
+
0.528 * 0.9702
+
0.404 * 0.9961
+
0.892 * 0.8635
+
0.115 * 1.0001
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1.1205
+
4.679 * -0.008035
-
0.327 * 1.0017
=
-2.13
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(244.854 / (244.854 + 4955.242))
/
(254.681 / (254.681 + 5154.923))
=
0.047086
/
0.047079
=
1.0001
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
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
=
(95.748 - 0
-
151.628)
/
6954.821
=
-0.008035
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.
Sci Pharmtech has a M-score of -2.13 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Sci Pharmtech (TPE:4119) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.13 as of Aug. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sci Pharmtech and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sci Pharmtech ranks #670 out of 913 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 73.4%.
Is Sci Pharmtech's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sci Pharmtech's current Beneish M-Score is -2.13. Based on the distribution chart, Sci Pharmtech ranks #670 out of 913 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sci Pharmtech has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sci Pharmtech's Beneish M-Score compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Sci Pharmtech ranks #670 out of 913 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sci Pharmtech 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Sci Pharmtech and its competitors. Sci Pharmtech's current Beneish M-Score is -2.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sci Pharmtech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sci Pharmtech (TPE:4119) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$94.55, compared to a current price of NT$52.50 — trading 44.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.13. Sci Pharmtech's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 10 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 Sci Pharmtech (TPE:4119), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.13 as of Aug. 11, 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 Sci Pharmtech (TPE:4119) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sci Pharmtech stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$52.50 is trading 44.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$94.55.
GuruFocus considers Sci Pharmtech to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:4119:
Beneish M-Score: -2.13
GF Value™: NT$94.55 vs. price of NT$52.50 (44.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4119 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sci Pharmtech Inc is engaged in the research and development, manufacture, and sales of active pharmaceutical ingredients, intermediates, and specialty chemicals. Geographically, the primary markets of the company are Italy, Germany, Japan, Taiwan, the United States, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, and others.
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