Jih Lin Technology Co (TPE:5285) Beneish M-Score: -2.81 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TPE:5285 Jih Lin Technology Co Ltd TPE:5285
54 GF Score
Price NT$96.50
GF Value NT$73.10
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Jih Lin Technology Co Beneish M-Score?

Jih Lin Technology Co TPE:5285 +0.52% 54 Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:5285 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$73.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 987 Semiconductors companies, Jih Lin Technology Co ranks better than 74.47% 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 Jih Lin Technology Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:5285' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.06   Med: -2.59   Max: -1.4
Current: -2.81

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Jih Lin Technology Co was -1.40. The lowest was -3.06. And the median was -2.59.


Jih Lin Technology Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jih Lin Technology 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.

Jih Lin Technology Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Jih Lin Technology 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 -2.10 -2.73 -3.06 -2.56 -2.81

Jih Lin Technology 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 -2.56 -2.61 -2.48 -2.48 -2.81

TPE:5285 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Jih Lin Technology 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.


Jih Lin Technology Co Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Jih Lin Technology Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jih Lin Technology Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Jih Lin Technology 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 Jih Lin Technology 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 * 0.8886+0.528 * 1.0416+0.404 * 0.911+0.892 * 1.064+0.115 * 1.0619
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9342+4.679 * -0.059443-0.327 * 1.0208
=-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$1,033 Mil.
Revenue was 1261.323 + 1401.701 + 1349.987 + 1335.411 = NT$5,348 Mil.
Gross Profit was 184.967 + 176.988 + 177.575 + 170.383 = NT$710 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$3,672 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$5,293 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$1,359 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$183 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$362 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$1,136 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,085 Mil.
Net Income was 53.698 + 55.9 + 2.827 + 43.742 = NT$156 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 189.073 + 28.392 + 62.414 + 190.947 = NT$471 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$1,092 Mil.
Revenue was 1229.787 + 1347.427 + 1264.123 + 1185.514 = NT$5,027 Mil.
Gross Profit was 145.664 + 188.354 + 200.93 + 160.042 = NT$695 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$3,635 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$5,278 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$1,356 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$196 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$364 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$1,490 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$680 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)
=(1032.718 / 5348.422) / (1092.295 / 5026.851)
=0.193088 / 0.217292
=0.8886

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)
=(694.99 / 5026.851) / (709.913 / 5348.422)
=0.138256 / 0.132733
=1.0416

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 - (3671.696 + 1358.632) / 5293.474) / (1 - (3634.52 + 1355.63) / 5278.152)
=0.049711 / 0.054565
=0.911

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
=5348.422 / 5026.851
=1.064

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))
=(195.564 / (195.564 + 1355.63)) / (183.038 / (183.038 + 1358.632))
=0.126073 / 0.118727
=1.0619

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)
=(361.664 / 5348.422) / (363.848 / 5026.851)
=0.067621 / 0.072381
=0.9342

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)
=((1085.25 + 1135.532) / 5293.474) / ((679.75 + 1489.511) / 5278.152)
=0.419532 / 0.410989
=1.0208

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
=(156.167 - 0 - 470.826) / 5293.474
=-0.059443

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.

Jih Lin Technology Co has a M-score of -2.81 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 -2.81 mean?
Jih Lin Technology Co (TPE:5285) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.81 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Jih Lin Technology Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jih Lin Technology Co ranks #252 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is Jih Lin Technology Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Jih Lin Technology Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Based on the distribution chart, Jih Lin Technology Co ranks #252 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jih Lin Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jih Lin Technology Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Jih Lin Technology Co ranks #252 out of 987 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Jih Lin Technology 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Semiconductors 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 Jih Lin Technology Co and its competitors. Jih Lin Technology 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 Jih Lin Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jih Lin Technology Co (TPE:5285) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$73.10, compared to a current price of NT$96.50 — trading 32% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Jih Lin Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 9 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 Jih Lin Technology Co (TPE:5285), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.81 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 Jih Lin Technology Co (TPE:5285) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jih Lin Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$96.50 is trading 32% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$73.10. GuruFocus considers Jih Lin Technology Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:5285:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.81
  • GF Value™: NT$73.10 vs. price of NT$96.50 (32% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5285 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jih Lin Technology Co Business Description

Address No.58, Jhong Yang Road, Nanzih District, Kaohsiung, TWN
Jih Lin Technology Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company. The principal activities of the Company are to tooling manufacturer lead frame manufacture and sales service. It is engaged in research and development, manufacturing and sales of semiconductors, integrated circuits and other electronic components.
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