Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co (TPE:4766) Beneish M-Score: -2.72 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TPE:4766 Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co Ltd TPE:4766
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Price NT$339.00
GF Value NT$327.87
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What is Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co Beneish M-Score?

Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co TPE:4766 -0.15% 90 Beneish M-Score is -2.72 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:4766 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$327.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,525 Chemicals companies, Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co ranks better than 68.79% 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 -2.72 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:4766' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.95   Med: -2.55   Max: -1.59
Current: -2.72

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co was -1.59. The lowest was -2.95. And the median was -2.55.


Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nan Pao Resins 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.

Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Nan Pao Resins 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 -1.59 -2.51 -2.95 -2.46 -2.72

Nan Pao Resins 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 -2.46 -2.42 -2.68 -2.72 -2.72

TPE:4766 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nan Pao Resins 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.


Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Nan Pao Resins 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 Nan Pao Resins 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 * 0.971+0.528 * 0.9593+0.404 * 0.9973+0.892 * 1.0095+0.115 * 0.9196
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0398+4.679 * -0.033295-0.327 * 1.0708
=-2.72

* 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$5,581 Mil.
Revenue was 5930.144 + 5910.263 + 5805.42 + 5554.475 = NT$23,200 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2000.827 + 2000.854 + 2002.503 + 1911.85 = NT$7,916 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$17,526 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$27,732 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$7,059 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$784 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$3,509 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$7,466 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$3,400 Mil.
Net Income was 560.474 + 599.011 + 553.543 + 728.918 = NT$2,442 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1148.109 + 848.064 + 791.338 + 577.788 = NT$3,365 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$5,693 Mil.
Revenue was 6121.513 + 6087.994 + 5783.181 + 4989.91 = NT$22,983 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2058.745 + 1995.267 + 1813.878 + 1654.368 = NT$7,522 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$16,906 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$27,267 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$7,258 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$734 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$3,343 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$7,640 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$2,337 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)
=(5581.012 / 23200.302) / (5693.491 / 22982.598)
=0.240558 / 0.247731
=0.971

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)
=(7522.258 / 22982.598) / (7916.034 / 23200.302)
=0.327302 / 0.341204
=0.9593

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 - (17526.191 + 7059.174) / 27732.344) / (1 - (16906.412 + 7257.758) / 27266.548)
=0.113477 / 0.11378
=0.9973

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
=23200.302 / 22982.598
=1.0095

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))
=(734.415 / (734.415 + 7257.758)) / (783.721 / (783.721 + 7059.174))
=0.091892 / 0.099928
=0.9196

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)
=(3509.358 / 23200.302) / (3343.458 / 22982.598)
=0.151263 / 0.145478
=1.0398

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)
=((3400.032 + 7465.665) / 27732.344) / ((2336.616 + 7640.439) / 27266.548)
=0.391806 / 0.365908
=1.0708

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
=(2441.946 - 0 - 3365.299) / 27732.344
=-0.033295

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.

Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co has a M-score of -2.72 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 -2.72 mean?
Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co (TPE:4766) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.72 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co ranks #476 out of 1525 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 31.2%.
Is Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. Based on the distribution chart, Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co ranks #476 out of 1525 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co ranks #476 out of 1525 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co 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 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 Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co and its competitors. Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co (TPE:4766) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$327.87, compared to a current price of NT$339.00 — trading 3.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 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 Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co (TPE:4766), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.72 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 Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co (TPE:4766) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$339.00 is trading 3.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$327.87. GuruFocus considers Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4766:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.72
  • GF Value™: NT$327.87 vs. price of NT$339.00 (3.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4766 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co Business Description

Address Zhongshan Road, No. 519, Xigang District, Tainan, TWN, 723
Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, wholesale, and retail of synthetic resins, synthetic plastics, adhesives, resin coatings, dyes, and pigments. Its main products include industrial adhesives, shoe glue, paint, and building material chemicals, among others. The majority of the Group's revenue is generated from the sale of adhesives. Its geographical segment includes Taiwan, Mainland China, Vietnam, Australia, and other regions, of which the maximum revenue is derived from Mainland China.
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