Kung Sing Engineering (TPE:5521) Beneish M-Score: -3.62 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TPE:5521 Kung Sing Engineering Corp TPE:5521
72 GF Score
Price NT$10.15
GF Value NT$16.44
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kung Sing Engineering Beneish M-Score?

Kung Sing Engineering TPE:5521 -1.46% 72 Beneish M-Score is -3.62 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:5521 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$16.44 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, Kung Sing Engineering ranks better than 92.9% 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 -3.62 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kung Sing Engineering's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:5521' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.72   Med: -3.33   Max: -1.31
Current: -3.62

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kung Sing Engineering was -1.31. The lowest was -6.72. And the median was -3.33.


Kung Sing Engineering Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kung Sing Engineering'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.

Kung Sing Engineering Beneish M-Score Chart

Kung Sing Engineering 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 -1.31 -1.84 -2.43 -3.49 -3.62

Kung Sing Engineering 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 -3.49 -3.38 -4.02 -4.18 -3.62

TPE:5521 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kung Sing Engineering'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.


Kung Sing Engineering Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kung Sing Engineering's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kung Sing Engineering's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Kung Sing Engineering 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 Kung Sing Engineering 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 * 0.618+0.528 * 0.645+0.404 * 0.8702+0.892 * 1.2732+0.115 * 1.0473
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9313+4.679 * -0.167488-0.327 * 1.0702
=-3.62

* 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$2,447 Mil.
Revenue was 2017.397 + 2218.163 + 2649.296 + 2153.534 = NT$9,038 Mil.
Gross Profit was 155.735 + 189.98 + 158.758 + 102.502 = NT$607 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$12,853 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$13,816 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$629 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$106 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$310 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$8,021 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$149 Mil.
Net Income was 71.401 + 114.896 + 75.196 + -7.62 = NT$254 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 923.43 + 1267.091 + 949.889 + -572.49 = NT$2,568 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$3,110 Mil.
Revenue was 1961.519 + 1992.517 + 1643.372 + 1501.698 = NT$7,099 Mil.
Gross Profit was 77.977 + 99.057 + 61.072 + 69.413 = NT$308 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$11,105 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$12,078 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$637 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$113 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$261 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$6,509 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$165 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)
=(2447.196 / 9038.39) / (3110.093 / 7099.106)
=0.270756 / 0.438096
=0.618

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)
=(307.519 / 7099.106) / (606.975 / 9038.39)
=0.043318 / 0.067155
=0.645

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 - (12853.257 + 628.776) / 13816.188) / (1 - (11105.456 + 636.818) / 12077.976)
=0.024186 / 0.027795
=0.8702

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
=9038.39 / 7099.106
=1.2732

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))
=(113.027 / (113.027 + 636.818)) / (105.707 / (105.707 + 628.776))
=0.150734 / 0.14392
=1.0473

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)
=(309.849 / 9038.39) / (261.31 / 7099.106)
=0.034281 / 0.036809
=0.9313

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)
=((149.473 + 8020.749) / 13816.188) / ((164.774 + 6509.217) / 12077.976)
=0.591351 / 0.552575
=1.0702

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
=(253.873 - 0 - 2567.92) / 13816.188
=-0.167488

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.

Kung Sing Engineering has a M-score of -3.62 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 -3.62 mean?
Kung Sing Engineering (TPE:5521) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.62 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kung Sing Engineering and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kung Sing Engineering ranks #121 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Kung Sing Engineering's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kung Sing Engineering's current Beneish M-Score is -3.62. Based on the distribution chart, Kung Sing Engineering ranks #121 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kung Sing Engineering has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kung Sing Engineering's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kung Sing Engineering ranks #121 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kung Sing Engineering in the top 7% 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Kung Sing Engineering and its competitors. Kung Sing Engineering's current Beneish M-Score is -3.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kung Sing Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kung Sing Engineering (TPE:5521) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$16.44, compared to a current price of NT$10.15 — trading 38.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.62. Kung Sing Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Kung Sing Engineering (TPE:5521), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.62 as of Jun. 27, 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 Kung Sing Engineering (TPE:5521) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kung Sing Engineering stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$10.15 is trading 38.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$16.44. GuruFocus considers Kung Sing Engineering to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:5521:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.62
  • GF Value™: NT$16.44 vs. price of NT$10.15 (38.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5521 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kung Sing Engineering Business Description

Address No. 102, Civic Boulevard, 8th Floor, Section 4, Daan District, Taipei, TWN, 106
Kung Sing Engineering Corp is engaged in civil engineering and construction projects. It constructs highways, tunnels, bridges, mass transportation systems, schools, as well as residential and commercial buildings. The main business activities of the Company are the construction and repair of roads and bridges.
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