CHC Healthcare Group (TPE:4164) Beneish M-Score: -2.70 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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TPE:4164 CHC Healthcare Group TPE:4164
76 GF Score
Price NT$26.05
GF Value NT$52.32
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What is CHC Healthcare Group Beneish M-Score?

CHC Healthcare Group TPE:4164 +0.19% 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.70 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:4164 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$52.32 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 115 Medical Distribution companies, CHC Healthcare Group ranks better than 68.7% 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 -2.7 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:4164' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.09   Med: -2.64   Max: -2.02
Current: -2.7

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of CHC Healthcare Group was -2.02. The lowest was -3.09. And the median was -2.64.


CHC Healthcare Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CHC Healthcare Group'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.

CHC Healthcare Group Beneish M-Score Chart

CHC Healthcare Group 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 -2.60 -2.49 -2.48 -2.17 -2.82

CHC Healthcare Group 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 -2.04 -2.38 -2.71 -2.82 -2.70

TPE:4164 vs MCK, COR, CAH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Medical Distribution subindustry, CHC Healthcare Group'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.


CHC Healthcare Group Beneish M-Score vs Medical Distribution Industry

For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, CHC Healthcare Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CHC Healthcare Group's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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CHC Healthcare Group 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 CHC Healthcare Group 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 * 0.8129+0.528 * 0.8043+0.404 * 1.1294+0.892 * 1.1521+0.115 * 1.0113
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1444+4.679 * -0.026934-0.327 * 0.9498
=-2.70

* 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$1,207 Mil.
Revenue was 1160.484 + 1209.444 + 1099.243 + 1082.041 = NT$4,551 Mil.
Gross Profit was 268.404 + 382.292 + 299.803 + 248.773 = NT$1,199 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$5,191 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$15,956 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$6,382 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$663 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$754 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$2,924 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$3,651 Mil.
Net Income was 26.195 + 69.986 + 67.193 + 40.696 = NT$204 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -222.255 + 509.664 + 240.574 + 105.846 = NT$634 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$1,289 Mil.
Revenue was 1007.552 + 1021.456 + 963.045 + 958.455 = NT$3,951 Mil.
Gross Profit was 217.918 + 215.836 + 207.705 + 195.813 = NT$837 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$4,809 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$14,491 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$6,157 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$647 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$572 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$3,098 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$3,188 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)
=(1207.158 / 4551.212) / (1288.954 / 3950.508)
=0.265239 / 0.326276
=0.8129

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)
=(837.272 / 3950.508) / (1199.272 / 4551.212)
=0.21194 / 0.263506
=0.8043

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 - (5190.666 + 6381.962) / 15956.285) / (1 - (4808.686 + 6157.475) / 14491.019)
=0.274729 / 0.243244
=1.1294

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
=4551.212 / 3950.508
=1.1521

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))
=(647.283 / (647.283 + 6157.475)) / (662.629 / (662.629 + 6381.962))
=0.095122 / 0.094062
=1.0113

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)
=(753.523 / 4551.212) / (571.532 / 3950.508)
=0.165565 / 0.144673
=1.1444

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)
=((3651.112 + 2923.615) / 15956.285) / ((3188.051 + 3098.318) / 14491.019)
=0.412046 / 0.433811
=0.9498

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
=(204.07 - 0 - 633.829) / 15956.285
=-0.026934

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.

CHC Healthcare Group has a M-score of -2.70 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 -2.70 mean?
CHC Healthcare Group (TPE:4164) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.70 as of Aug. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on CHC Healthcare Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CHC Healthcare Group ranks #36 out of 115 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 31.3%.
Is CHC Healthcare Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
CHC Healthcare Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. Based on the distribution chart, CHC Healthcare Group ranks #36 out of 115 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CHC Healthcare Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CHC Healthcare Group's Beneish M-Score compare to MCK and COR?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, CHC Healthcare Group ranks #36 out of 115 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts CHC Healthcare Group in the upper 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 Medical Distribution company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Medical Distribution 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 CHC Healthcare Group and its competitors. CHC Healthcare Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CHC Healthcare Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CHC Healthcare Group (TPE:4164) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$52.32, compared to a current price of NT$26.05 — trading 50.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. CHC Healthcare Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 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 CHC Healthcare Group (TPE:4164), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.70 as of Aug. 03, 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 CHC Healthcare Group (TPE:4164) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CHC Healthcare Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$26.05 is trading 50.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$52.32. GuruFocus considers CHC Healthcare Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4164:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.70
  • GF Value™: NT$52.32 vs. price of NT$26.05 (50.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4164 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CHC Healthcare Group Business Description

Address No. 88, Xing’ai Road, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 114067
CHC Healthcare Group is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the trading of pharmaceutical products and health food, as well as the sale, leasing, installation, and repair of medical instruments. It is engaged in the distribution of radiotherapy equipment, including equipment used in radiation oncology, ophthalmology, dentistry, and neuroscience. It also provides medical equipment consulting for hospitals and clinics. It earns revenues from the sale of drugs, the sale of medical instruments, repairs, maintenance, and other services.
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