Jinan Acetate Chemical Co (TPE:4763) Beneish M-Score: -1.12 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TPE:4763 Jinan Acetate Chemical Co Ltd TPE:4763
91 GF Score
Price NT$45.75
GF Value NT$112.92
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Jinan Acetate Chemical Co Beneish M-Score?

Jinan Acetate Chemical Co TPE:4763 -3.17% 91 Beneish M-Score is -1.12 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:4763 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$112.92 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,525 Chemicals companies, Jinan Acetate Chemical Co ranks worse than 91.74% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.12 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TPE:4763' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.07   Med: -1.92   Max: -0.98
Current: -1.12

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Jinan Acetate Chemical Co was -0.98. The lowest was -3.07. And the median was -1.92.


Jinan Acetate Chemical Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jinan Acetate Chemical 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.

Jinan Acetate Chemical Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Jinan Acetate Chemical 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 -3.07 -2.48 -2.13 -1.50 -1.12

Jinan Acetate Chemical 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 -1.50 -1.93 -2.09 -1.86 -1.12

TPE:4763 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Jinan Acetate Chemical 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.


Jinan Acetate Chemical Co Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Jinan Acetate Chemical Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jinan Acetate Chemical Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Jinan Acetate Chemical 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 Jinan Acetate Chemical 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 * 1.9042+0.528 * 1.0795+0.404 * 0.4546+0.892 * 0.842+0.115 * 1.0209
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8222+4.679 * 0.129567-0.327 * 0.3703
=-1.12

* 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$1,602 Mil.
Revenue was 2769.945 + 2447.723 + 3859.453 + 4154.281 = NT$13,231 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1601.753 + 1476.781 + 2247.248 + 2427.924 = NT$7,754 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$17,517 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$21,838 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$4,139 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$367 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$473 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$1,766 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$0 Mil.
Net Income was 1144.651 + 1152.069 + 1703.025 + 2031.004 = NT$6,031 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 410.43 + -157.672 + 1523.253 + 1425.289 = NT$3,201 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$999 Mil.
Revenue was 4532.832 + 4371.674 + 3195.304 + 3613.515 = NT$15,713 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2831.94 + 2718.226 + 1959.23 + 2430.44 = NT$9,940 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$16,804 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$20,980 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$3,793 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$344 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$683 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$4,581 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$0 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)
=(1601.571 / 13231.402) / (998.839 / 15713.325)
=0.121043 / 0.063566
=1.9042

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)
=(9939.836 / 15713.325) / (7753.706 / 13231.402)
=0.632574 / 0.586008
=1.0795

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 - (17516.866 + 4139.448) / 21837.683) / (1 - (16803.777 + 3792.621) / 20979.63)
=0.008305 / 0.018267
=0.4546

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
=13231.402 / 15713.325
=0.842

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))
=(343.537 / (343.537 + 3792.621)) / (366.587 / (366.587 + 4139.448))
=0.083057 / 0.081355
=1.0209

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)
=(472.861 / 13231.402) / (683.019 / 15713.325)
=0.035738 / 0.043468
=0.8222

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)
=((0 + 1765.77) / 21837.683) / ((0 + 4580.937) / 20979.63)
=0.080859 / 0.218352
=0.3703

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
=(6030.749 - 0 - 3201.3) / 21837.683
=0.129567

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.

Jinan Acetate Chemical Co has a M-score of -1.12 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.12 mean?
Jinan Acetate Chemical Co (TPE:4763) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.12 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Jinan Acetate Chemical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jinan Acetate Chemical Co ranks #1399 out of 1525 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 91.7%.
Is Jinan Acetate Chemical Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Jinan Acetate Chemical Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.12. Based on the distribution chart, Jinan Acetate Chemical Co ranks #1399 out of 1525 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jinan Acetate Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jinan Acetate Chemical Co's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Jinan Acetate Chemical Co ranks #1399 out of 1525 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Jinan Acetate Chemical 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Jinan Acetate Chemical Co and its competitors. Jinan Acetate Chemical Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jinan Acetate Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jinan Acetate Chemical Co (TPE:4763) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$112.92, compared to a current price of NT$45.75 — trading 59.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.12. Jinan Acetate Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 4 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 Jinan Acetate Chemical Co (TPE:4763), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.12 as of Jul. 15, 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 Jinan Acetate Chemical Co (TPE:4763) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jinan Acetate Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$45.75 is trading 59.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$112.92. GuruFocus considers Jinan Acetate Chemical Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4763:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.12
  • GF Value™: NT$112.92 vs. price of NT$45.75 (59.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4763 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jinan Acetate Chemical Co Business Description

Address No. 9 Taixing Street, Jibei Development Zone, Shandong Province, Jinan, CHN
Jinan Acetate Chemical Co Ltd is a chemical company based in China. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of cellulose acetate products. It derives a majority of its revenue from Cellulose acetate tow products. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Europe and also has a presence in America, Africa, and Asia.
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