Sigurd Microelectronics (TPE:6257) Beneish M-Score: -2.87 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TPE:6257 Sigurd Microelectronics Corp TPE:6257
74 GF Score
Price NT$234.50
GF Value NT$91.90
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Sigurd Microelectronics Beneish M-Score?

Sigurd Microelectronics TPE:6257 -4.09% 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.87 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:6257 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$91.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 987 Semiconductors companies, Sigurd Microelectronics ranks better than 77.51% 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 -2.87 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:6257' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.22   Med: -2.83   Max: -2.26
Current: -2.87

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sigurd Microelectronics was -2.26. The lowest was -3.22. And the median was -2.83.


Sigurd Microelectronics Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sigurd Microelectronics'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.

Sigurd Microelectronics Beneish M-Score Chart

Sigurd Microelectronics 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 -2.64 -3.16 -2.83 -2.65 -2.87

Sigurd Microelectronics 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 -2.65 -2.78 -3.03 -3.04 -2.87

TPE:6257 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Sigurd Microelectronics'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.


Sigurd Microelectronics Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Sigurd Microelectronics's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Sigurd Microelectronics 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 Sigurd Microelectronics 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 * 0.9699+0.528 * 0.8934+0.404 * 0.9726+0.892 * 1.0751+0.115 * 1.1317
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9782+4.679 * -0.080467-0.327 * 1.0099
=-2.87

* 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$4,945 Mil.
Revenue was 5269.661 + 4853.996 + 4778.728 + 4684.811 = NT$19,587 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1565.571 + 1321.239 + 1502.389 + 1334.094 = NT$5,723 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$20,738 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$43,022 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$17,577 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$4,038 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,309 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$9,702 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$8,102 Mil.
Net Income was 1057.946 + 803.618 + 335.64 + 757.374 = NT$2,955 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 2087.086 + 1353.229 + 1131.84 + 1844.247 = NT$6,416 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$4,742 Mil.
Revenue was 4919.339 + 4588.274 + 4548.589 + 4161.942 = NT$18,218 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1284.512 + 1213.681 + 1267.006 + 990.711 = NT$4,756 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$19,258 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$39,635 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$15,918 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$4,268 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,244 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$7,310 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$8,931 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)
=(4945.125 / 19587.196) / (4741.999 / 18218.144)
=0.252467 / 0.26029
=0.9699

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)
=(4755.91 / 18218.144) / (5723.293 / 19587.196)
=0.261053 / 0.292196
=0.8934

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 - (20737.889 + 17577.369) / 43021.625) / (1 - (19258.396 + 15918.196) / 39634.648)
=0.109395 / 0.112479
=0.9726

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
=19587.196 / 18218.144
=1.0751

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))
=(4267.913 / (4267.913 + 15918.196)) / (4038.448 / (4038.448 + 17577.369))
=0.211428 / 0.186828
=1.1317

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)
=(1308.769 / 19587.196) / (1244.478 / 18218.144)
=0.066818 / 0.06831
=0.9782

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)
=((8101.81 + 9702.354) / 43021.625) / ((8931.23 + 7309.917) / 39634.648)
=0.413842 / 0.409771
=1.0099

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
=(2954.578 - 0 - 6416.402) / 43021.625
=-0.080467

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.

Sigurd Microelectronics has a M-score of -2.87 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.87 mean?
Sigurd Microelectronics (TPE:6257) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.87 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sigurd Microelectronics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sigurd Microelectronics ranks #222 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is Sigurd Microelectronics' Beneish M-Score too high?
Sigurd Microelectronics' current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. Based on the distribution chart, Sigurd Microelectronics ranks #222 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sigurd Microelectronics has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sigurd Microelectronics' Beneish M-Score compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Sigurd Microelectronics ranks #222 out of 987 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sigurd Microelectronics in the top 23% 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 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 Sigurd Microelectronics and its competitors. Sigurd Microelectronics's current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sigurd Microelectronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sigurd Microelectronics (TPE:6257) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$91.90, compared to a current price of NT$234.50 — trading 155.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. Sigurd Microelectronics' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Sigurd Microelectronics (TPE:6257), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.87 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 Sigurd Microelectronics (TPE:6257) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sigurd Microelectronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$234.50 is trading 155.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$91.90. GuruFocus considers Sigurd Microelectronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6257:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.87
  • GF Value™: NT$91.90 vs. price of NT$234.50 (155.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6257 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sigurd Microelectronics Business Description

Address No. 436, Section 1, Pei-Shing Road, Chu-Tung, Hsinchu, TWN, 31053
Sigurd Microelectronics Corp is engaged in the design, processing, testing, burn-in treatment, manufacture, trading, etc., of integrated circuits. Semiconductors produced by the company are used in applications such as computers, consumer electronics, multimedia, and wireless communication technology. The company also offers testing services, including wafer probe tests, final testing, back-end servicing, test engineering, and laser repair. Its operating segments are Assembly and testing, and International trading. Geographically, it operates in Taiwan, Singapore, America, China, and Others.
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