Promate Electronic Co (TPE:6189) Beneish M-Score: -2.52 (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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TPE:6189 Promate Electronic Co Ltd TPE:6189
85 GF Score
Price NT$47.15
GF Value NT$48.96
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Promate Electronic Co Beneish M-Score?

Promate Electronic Co TPE:6189 -0.74% 85 Beneish M-Score is -2.52 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:6189 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$48.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,401 Hardware companies, Promate Electronic Co ranks better than 57.85% 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 -2.52 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:6189' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.02   Med: -2.29   Max: -1.22
Current: -2.52

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Promate Electronic Co was -1.22. The lowest was -3.02. And the median was -2.29.


Promate Electronic Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Promate Electronic 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.

Promate Electronic Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Promate Electronic 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 -1.67 -2.71 -2.37 -2.46 -2.59

Promate Electronic Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -3.02 -2.74 -2.73 -2.59 -2.52

TPE:6189 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Promate Electronic 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.


Promate Electronic Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Promate Electronic 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 Promate Electronic 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 * 1.1708+0.528 * 0.9513+0.404 * 0.7961+0.892 * 0.8476+0.115 * 0.9796
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0777+4.679 * 0.013439-0.327 * 1.0088
=-2.52

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was NT$7,572 Mil.
Revenue was 7391.885 + 7099.857 + 7250.996 + 7487.799 = NT$29,231 Mil.
Gross Profit was 677.085 + 617.992 + 612.472 + 696.944 = NT$2,604 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$15,205 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$16,530 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$481 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$73 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,065 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$9,020 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$270 Mil.
Net Income was 263.91 + 240.678 + 296.214 + -107.673 = NT$693 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 292.164 + 388.358 + -151.952 + -57.594 = NT$471 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$7,630 Mil.
Revenue was 7856.129 + 8138.904 + 8922.099 + 9570.257 = NT$34,487 Mil.
Gross Profit was 687.698 + 577.411 + 826.48 + 831.701 = NT$2,923 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$15,566 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$17,159 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$493 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$73 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,166 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$9,377 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$182 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)
=(7572.085 / 29230.537) / (7630.299 / 34487.389)
=0.259047 / 0.221249
=1.1708

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)
=(2923.29 / 34487.389) / (2604.493 / 29230.537)
=0.084764 / 0.089102
=0.9513

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 - (15205.193 + 480.998) / 16530.34) / (1 - (15565.846 + 492.945) / 17159.482)
=0.051067 / 0.064145
=0.7961

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
=29230.537 / 34487.389
=0.8476

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))
=(73.309 / (73.309 + 492.945)) / (73.245 / (73.245 + 480.998))
=0.129463 / 0.132153
=0.9796

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)
=(1065.351 / 29230.537) / (1166.37 / 34487.389)
=0.036447 / 0.03382
=1.0777

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)
=((269.764 + 9019.856) / 16530.34) / ((182.14 + 9377.106) / 17159.482)
=0.561974 / 0.557082
=1.0088

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
=(693.129 - 0 - 470.976) / 16530.34
=0.013439

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.

Promate Electronic Co has a M-score of -2.52 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 -2.52 mean?
Promate Electronic Co (TPE:6189) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.52 as of Aug. 19, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Promate Electronic Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Promate Electronic Co ranks #1012 out of 2401 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is Promate Electronic Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Promate Electronic Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. Based on the distribution chart, Promate Electronic Co ranks #1012 out of 2401 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Promate Electronic Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Promate Electronic Co's Beneish M-Score compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Promate Electronic Co ranks #1012 out of 2401 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Promate Electronic 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 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 Promate Electronic Co and its competitors. Promate Electronic Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Promate Electronic Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Promate Electronic Co (TPE:6189) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$48.96, compared to a current price of NT$47.15 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. Promate Electronic Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 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 Promate Electronic Co (TPE:6189), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.52 as of Aug. 19, 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 Promate Electronic Co (TPE:6189) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Promate Electronic Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$47.15 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$48.96. GuruFocus considers Promate Electronic Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6189:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.52
  • GF Value™: NT$48.96 vs. price of NT$47.15 (3.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6189 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Promate Electronic Co Business Description

Address Huanshan Road, 4th Floor, No. 32, Section 1, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 11442
Promate Electronic Co Ltd company is mainly engaged in the distribution and sales of electronic/electrical components, sales of computer software and electrical products, and sales of electronic/electrical components. The company has these operating segments; Application specific and LCD Display Products, Linear/ Distributed Components, Image Processing ICs, Application specific ICs, and Others. It has two business divisions; China Region Manufacturing and distribution agents established in Mainland China and Hong Kong; and Non-China Region Manufacturing and distribution agents established outside Mainland China and Hong Kong, out of which it derives a majority of its revenue from the Non-China Region.
85GF Score

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