Quang Viet Enterprise Co (TPE:4438) Beneish M-Score: -1.84 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TPE:4438 Quang Viet Enterprise Co Ltd TPE:4438
73 GF Score
Price NT$61.00
GF Value NT$118.92
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Quang Viet Enterprise Co Beneish M-Score?

Quang Viet Enterprise Co TPE:4438 -0.81% 73 Beneish M-Score is -1.84 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:4438 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$118.92 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Quang Viet Enterprise Co ranks worse than 79.24% 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 -1.84 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:4438' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.96   Med: -2.07   Max: -1.22
Current: -1.84

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Quang Viet Enterprise Co was -1.22. The lowest was -2.96. And the median was -2.07.


Quang Viet Enterprise Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Quang Viet Enterprise 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.

Quang Viet Enterprise Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Quang Viet Enterprise 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 -1.22 -2.73 -2.96 -2.05 -1.84

Quang Viet Enterprise 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 -2.05 -1.85 -2.21 -1.60 -1.84

TPE:4438 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Quang Viet Enterprise 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.


Quang Viet Enterprise Co Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Quang Viet Enterprise Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Quang Viet Enterprise 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 Quang Viet Enterprise 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 * 1.3005+0.528 * 0.9626+0.404 * 1.0239+0.892 * 1.1791+0.115 * 1.0543
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9204+4.679 * 0.041762-0.327 * 1.0158
=-1.84

* 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$2,501 Mil.
Revenue was 4591.73 + 7271.335 + 4804.575 + 2756.05 = NT$19,424 Mil.
Gross Profit was 387.001 + 1093.31 + 805.284 + 281.04 = NT$2,567 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$11,657 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$17,900 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$4,293 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$417 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,531 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$5,670 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,381 Mil.
Net Income was -32.695 + 518.196 + -35.438 + -129.842 = NT$320 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 2907.215 + 312.793 + -1621.929 + -2025.393 = NT$-427 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$1,631 Mil.
Revenue was 3388.623 + 6584.085 + 4132.785 + 2367.635 = NT$16,473 Mil.
Gross Profit was 241.127 + 999.694 + 680.932 + 173.563 = NT$2,095 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$11,229 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$17,198 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$4,140 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$426 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,411 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$5,860 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$810 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)
=(2501.081 / 19423.69) / (1630.965 / 16473.128)
=0.128764 / 0.099008
=1.3005

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)
=(2095.316 / 16473.128) / (2566.635 / 19423.69)
=0.127196 / 0.132139
=0.9626

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 - (11656.558 + 4293.155) / 17899.838) / (1 - (11228.665 + 4139.643) / 17198.331)
=0.108947 / 0.106407
=1.0239

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
=19423.69 / 16473.128
=1.1791

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))
=(426.018 / (426.018 + 4139.643)) / (416.864 / (416.864 + 4293.155))
=0.093309 / 0.088506
=1.0543

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)
=(1530.819 / 19423.69) / (1410.549 / 16473.128)
=0.078812 / 0.085627
=0.9204

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)
=((1380.835 + 5669.886) / 17899.838) / ((809.602 + 5859.514) / 17198.331)
=0.393899 / 0.387777
=1.0158

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
=(320.221 - 0 - -427.314) / 17899.838
=0.041762

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.

Quang Viet Enterprise Co has a M-score of -1.84 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.84 mean?
Quang Viet Enterprise Co (TPE:4438) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.84 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Quang Viet Enterprise Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Quang Viet Enterprise Co ranks #790 out of 997 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 79.2%.
Is Quang Viet Enterprise Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Quang Viet Enterprise Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.84. Based on the distribution chart, Quang Viet Enterprise Co ranks #790 out of 997 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Quang Viet Enterprise Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quang Viet Enterprise Co's Beneish M-Score compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Quang Viet Enterprise Co ranks #790 out of 997 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Quang Viet Enterprise 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Quang Viet Enterprise Co and its competitors. Quang Viet Enterprise Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quang Viet Enterprise Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quang Viet Enterprise Co (TPE:4438) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$118.92, compared to a current price of NT$61.00 — trading 48.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.84. Quang Viet Enterprise Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Quang Viet Enterprise Co (TPE:4438), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.84 as of Jul. 14, 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 Quang Viet Enterprise Co (TPE:4438) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quang Viet Enterprise Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$61.00 is trading 48.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$118.92. GuruFocus considers Quang Viet Enterprise Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4438:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.84
  • GF Value™: NT$118.92 vs. price of NT$61.00 (48.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4438 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Quang Viet Enterprise Co Business Description

Address No. 607, Ruiguang Road, 6th Floor, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 11492
Quang Viet Enterprise Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and sale of garments, raw materials such as feather and down, and medical products. Its products include Down Jackets, Fiberfill Jackets, Light Jackets and Parka, Knitwear, and others. The Group operates through three reportable segments: Garment Business, which generates the maximum revenue, Down Feather Business, and Medical Business. The Company operates in North America, which generates the maximum revenue, Mainland China, Europe, Japan, and other regions.
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