Far EasTone Telecommunications Co (TPE:4904) Beneish M-Score: -2.81 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


TPE:4904 Far EasTone Telecommunications Co Ltd TPE:4904
87 GF Score
Price NT$108.50
GF Value NT$91.85
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Far EasTone Telecommunications Co Beneish M-Score?

Far EasTone Telecommunications Co TPE:4904 +1.40% 87 Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:4904 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$91.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 355 Telecommunication Services companies, Far EasTone Telecommunications Co ranks better than 50.7% 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 -2.81 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:4904' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.01   Med: -2.9   Max: -2.31
Current: -2.81

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Far EasTone Telecommunications Co was -2.31. The lowest was -3.01. And the median was -2.90.


Far EasTone Telecommunications Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Far EasTone Telecommunications 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.

Far EasTone Telecommunications Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Far EasTone Telecommunications 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 -3.01 -2.90 -2.71 -2.90 -2.81

Far EasTone Telecommunications 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 -2.90 -2.93 -3.00 -2.87 -2.81

TPE:4904 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Far EasTone Telecommunications 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.


Far EasTone Telecommunications Co Beneish M-Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Far EasTone Telecommunications 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 Far EasTone Telecommunications 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 * 1.0948+0.528 * 1.02+0.404 * 0.9616+0.892 * 1.0547+0.115 * 0.9902
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9161+4.679 * -0.105011-0.327 * 0.9552
=-2.81

* 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$21,470 Mil.
Revenue was 32684.371 + 26394 + 25225.399 + 26042.307 = NT$110,346 Mil.
Gross Profit was 8856.904 + 8182.464 + 8093.484 + 8277.958 = NT$33,411 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$34,981 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$182,116 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$52,330 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$20,730 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$16,963 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$33,275 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$45,309 Mil.
Net Income was 3668.534 + 3447.966 + 3374.023 + 3241.554 = NT$13,732 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 8762.128 + 7779.253 + 8570.163 + 7744.735 = NT$32,856 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$18,593 Mil.
Revenue was 29167.287 + 24739.152 + 24970.03 + 25746.084 = NT$104,623 Mil.
Gross Profit was 8573.988 + 8054.893 + 7897.958 + 7784.43 = NT$32,311 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$32,402 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$186,753 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$53,252 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$20,808 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$17,557 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$33,820 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$50,548 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)
=(21469.611 / 110346.077) / (18593.26 / 104622.553)
=0.194566 / 0.177718
=1.0948

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)
=(32311.269 / 104622.553) / (33410.81 / 110346.077)
=0.308837 / 0.302782
=1.02

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 - (34981.474 + 52330.044) / 182116.438) / (1 - (32402.005 + 53252.116) / 186753.168)
=0.520573 / 0.541351
=0.9616

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
=110346.077 / 104622.553
=1.0547

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))
=(20807.541 / (20807.541 + 53252.116)) / (20729.511 / (20729.511 + 52330.044))
=0.280956 / 0.283734
=0.9902

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)
=(16963.231 / 110346.077) / (17556.63 / 104622.553)
=0.153728 / 0.167809
=0.9161

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)
=((45309.132 + 33275.025) / 182116.438) / ((50547.846 + 33820.257) / 186753.168)
=0.431505 / 0.451763
=0.9552

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
=(13732.077 - 0 - 32856.279) / 182116.438
=-0.105011

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.

Far EasTone Telecommunications Co has a M-score of -2.81 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.81 mean?
Far EasTone Telecommunications Co (TPE:4904) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.81 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Far EasTone Telecommunications Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Far EasTone Telecommunications Co ranks #175 out of 355 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 49.3%.
Is Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Based on the distribution chart, Far EasTone Telecommunications Co ranks #175 out of 355 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Far EasTone Telecommunications Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's Beneish M-Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Far EasTone Telecommunications Co ranks #175 out of 355 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Far EasTone Telecommunications 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Far EasTone Telecommunications Co and its competitors. Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Far EasTone Telecommunications Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far EasTone Telecommunications Co (TPE:4904) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$91.85, compared to a current price of NT$108.50 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Far EasTone Telecommunications Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 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 Far EasTone Telecommunications Co (TPE:4904), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jun. 25, 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 Far EasTone Telecommunications Co (TPE:4904) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far EasTone Telecommunications Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$108.50 is trading 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$91.85. GuruFocus considers Far EasTone Telecommunications Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4904:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.81
  • GF Value™: NT$91.85 vs. price of NT$108.50 (18.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4904 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Far EasTone Telecommunications Co Business Description

Address No. 207, Tun-Hwa South Road, 28th Floor, Section 2, Taipei, TWN
Far EasTone Telecommunications Co Ltd is a telecommunications company. It provides mobile telecommunications services (including voice and internet services), international simple resale services, digital value-added services, sale of cellular phone equipment and accessories and enterprise information and communication integration services, etc. The company operating segments are Mobile services business, Fixed-line services business, Sales business. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue in Taiwan.
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