Shih Wei Navigation Co (TPE:5608) Beneish M-Score: -2.21 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TPE:5608 Shih Wei Navigation Co Ltd TPE:5608
62 GF Score
Price NT$14.10
GF Value NT$14.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Shih Wei Navigation Co Beneish M-Score?

Shih Wei Navigation Co TPE:5608 -3.42% 62 Beneish M-Score is -2.21 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:5608 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$14.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, Shih Wei Navigation Co ranks worse than 73.29% 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 -2.21 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:5608' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.91   Med: -2.9   Max: 5.09
Current: -2.21

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Shih Wei Navigation Co was 5.09. The lowest was -3.91. And the median was -2.90.


Shih Wei Navigation Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shih Wei Navigation 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.

Shih Wei Navigation Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Shih Wei Navigation 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 -2.99 -2.97 5.09 -2.82 -2.21

Shih Wei Navigation 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 -2.82 -3.33 -2.99 -2.72 -2.21

Shih Wei Navigation Co Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Shih Wei Navigation 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.


Shih Wei Navigation Co Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Shih Wei Navigation Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shih Wei Navigation Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Shih Wei Navigation 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 Shih Wei Navigation 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 * 1.1041+0.528 * 1.4011+0.404 * 1.8191+0.892 * 0.9116+0.115 * 0.9388
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1048+4.679 * -0.063124-0.327 * 0.9168
=-2.21

* 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$101 Mil.
Revenue was 857.38 + 775.42 + 767.57 + 783.536 = NT$3,184 Mil.
Gross Profit was 140.484 + 85.961 + 17.738 + -40.924 = NT$203 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$2,505 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$18,141 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$15,205 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$1,272 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$298 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$3,989 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$3,883 Mil.
Net Income was 4.748 + -90.729 + 217.464 + -181.002 = NT$-50 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 296.779 + 358.208 + 367.936 + 72.697 = NT$1,096 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$100 Mil.
Revenue was 928.561 + 942.548 + 836.468 + 785.195 = NT$3,493 Mil.
Gross Profit was 120.201 + 135.169 + 66.749 + -9.708 = NT$312 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$3,255 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$20,863 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$17,335 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$1,354 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$296 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$2,701 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$7,174 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)
=(100.954 / 3183.906) / (100.308 / 3492.772)
=0.031708 / 0.028719
=1.1041

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)
=(312.411 / 3492.772) / (203.259 / 3183.906)
=0.089445 / 0.06384
=1.4011

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 - (2504.829 + 15205.369) / 18141.159) / (1 - (3255.307 + 17334.799) / 20862.54)
=0.023756 / 0.013059
=1.8191

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
=3183.906 / 3492.772
=0.9116

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))
=(1354.211 / (1354.211 + 17334.799)) / (1271.816 / (1271.816 + 15205.369))
=0.07246 / 0.077186
=0.9388

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)
=(298.128 / 3183.906) / (296.013 / 3492.772)
=0.093636 / 0.08475
=1.1048

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)
=((3882.654 + 3988.686) / 18141.159) / ((7173.518 + 2700.542) / 20862.54)
=0.433894 / 0.473291
=0.9168

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
=(-49.519 - 0 - 1095.62) / 18141.159
=-0.063124

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.

Shih Wei Navigation Co has a M-score of -2.21 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 -2.21 mean?
Shih Wei Navigation Co (TPE:5608) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.21 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Shih Wei Navigation Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shih Wei Navigation Co ranks #708 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 73.3%.
Is Shih Wei Navigation Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Shih Wei Navigation Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.21. Based on the distribution chart, Shih Wei Navigation Co ranks #708 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shih Wei Navigation Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shih Wei Navigation Co's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Shih Wei Navigation Co ranks #708 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Shih Wei Navigation Co in the lower 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 Shih Wei Navigation Co and its competitors. Shih Wei Navigation Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shih Wei Navigation Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shih Wei Navigation Co (TPE:5608) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$14.85, compared to a current price of NT$14.10 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.21. Shih Wei Navigation Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Shih Wei Navigation Co (TPE:5608), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.21 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 Shih Wei Navigation Co (TPE:5608) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shih Wei Navigation Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$14.10 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$14.85. GuruFocus considers Shih Wei Navigation Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:5608:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.21
  • GF Value™: NT$14.85 vs. price of NT$14.10 (5.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5608 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shih Wei Navigation Co Business Description

Address No. 167, Fuxing North Road, 16th Floor, Song-Shan District, Taipei, TWN, 105403
Shih Wei Navigation Co Ltd engages in cargo shipping services and shipping agency, resort hotels for tourists, as well as sales and lease of cargo vessels. Its fleet includes Kamsarmax, Panamax, Ultramax, Handysize, MPP vessels, and coastal passenger vessel. It has two reportable segments: The shipping segment and the tourist segment. The shipping segment mainly provides cargo shipping services and shipping agency services. The tourist segment mainly provides resort hotel services. The majority of revenue is derived from the shipping segment. Geographically its operations are spread across Asia, Taiwan, Europe and Others with Asia region generating the majority of revenue.
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