Apex International Co (TPE:4927) Beneish M-Score: -4.56 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TPE:4927 Apex International Co Ltd TPE:4927
62 GF Score
Price NT$48.70
GF Value NT$29.80
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Apex International Co Beneish M-Score?

Apex International Co TPE:4927 +0.31% 62 Beneish M-Score is -4.56 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:4927 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$29.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,404 Hardware companies, Apex International Co ranks better than 97.21% 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 -4.56 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:4927' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.56   Med: -2.49   Max: -1.45
Current: -4.56

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Apex International Co was -1.45. The lowest was -4.56. And the median was -2.49.


Apex International Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Apex International 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.

Apex International Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Apex International 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 -2.39 -2.63 -2.79 -1.45 -4.56

Apex International 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 -1.45 -1.38 -1.81 -2.11 -4.56

TPE:4927 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Apex International 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.


Apex International Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Apex International Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Apex International Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Apex International 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 Apex International 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 * 1.0437+0.528 * -1.8997+0.404 * 0.6985+0.892 * 0.9317+0.115 * 0.9131
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9228+4.679 * -0.08182-0.327 * 1.0694
=-4.56

* 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$3,431 Mil.
Revenue was 2671.815 + 2913.421 + 2886.267 + 3136.725 = NT$11,608 Mil.
Gross Profit was -356.784 + -66.136 + 122.949 + 150.97 = NT$-149 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$6,857 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$19,540 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$12,489 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$1,404 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,454 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$11,526 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,968 Mil.
Net Income was -925.929 + -508.507 + -286.297 + -293.808 = NT$-2,015 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -264.999 + -375.769 + -624.963 + 849.956 = NT$-416 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$3,528 Mil.
Revenue was 3080.693 + 3426.127 + 3137.504 + 2814.855 = NT$12,459 Mil.
Gross Profit was -13.816 + 13.044 + 115.691 + 188.881 = NT$304 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$6,294 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$19,443 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$12,874 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$1,309 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,691 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$11,192 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,364 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)
=(3430.788 / 11608.228) / (3528.204 / 12459.179)
=0.295548 / 0.283181
=1.0437

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)
=(303.8 / 12459.179) / (-149.001 / 11608.228)
=0.024384 / -0.012836
=-1.8997

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 - (6857.421 + 12489.276) / 19539.95) / (1 - (6293.509 + 12874.141) / 19442.916)
=0.00989 / 0.014158
=0.6985

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
=11608.228 / 12459.179
=0.9317

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))
=(1308.717 / (1308.717 + 12874.141)) / (1404.093 / (1404.093 + 12489.276))
=0.092275 / 0.101062
=0.9131

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)
=(1454.154 / 11608.228) / (1691.355 / 12459.179)
=0.125269 / 0.135752
=0.9228

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)
=((1967.899 + 11525.912) / 19539.95) / ((1363.722 + 11191.793) / 19442.916)
=0.690576 / 0.645763
=1.0694

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
=(-2014.541 - 0 - -415.775) / 19539.95
=-0.08182

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.

Apex International Co has a M-score of -4.56 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 -4.56 mean?
Apex International Co (TPE:4927) has a Beneish M-Score of -4.56 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Apex International Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Apex International Co ranks #67 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is Apex International Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Apex International Co's current Beneish M-Score is -4.56. Based on the distribution chart, Apex International Co ranks #67 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Apex International Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apex International Co's Beneish M-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Apex International Co ranks #67 out of 2404 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Apex International Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Apex International Co and its competitors. Apex International Co's current Beneish M-Score is -4.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apex International Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apex International Co (TPE:4927) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$29.80, compared to a current price of NT$48.70 — trading 63.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -4.56. Apex International Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Apex International Co (TPE:4927), the current Beneish M-Score is -4.56 as of Jun. 26, 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 Apex International Co (TPE:4927) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apex International Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$48.70 is trading 63.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$29.80. GuruFocus considers Apex International Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4927:

  • Beneish M-Score: -4.56
  • GF Value™: NT$29.80 vs. price of NT$48.70 (63.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4927 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Apex International Co Business Description

Address 802, Oleander Way, West Bay Road, P.O. Box 32052, The Grand Pavilion Commercial Centre, Grand Cayman, CYM, KY1-1208
Apex International Co Ltd manufactures and sells double-sided and multi-layer printed circuit boards. It PCBs are applied in electronic products, such as digital versatile disks, LCD TVs, air conditioners, digital cameras, projectors, TV tuners, DVD players, recordable machines, printers, hard drives and motherboards, mobile phones, set-top boxes, and satellite TV receivers, as well as automotive audio components. Its product categories comprise home appliances, communication equipment, computer equipment, and auto parts. The Group has a single reportable segment: Thailand, which manufactures and sells PCBs. Geographically, it operates in Thailand, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, and Others.
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