Apogee Optocom Co (TPE:6426) Beneish M-Score: -3.22 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TPE:6426 Apogee Optocom Co Ltd TPE:6426
54 GF Score
Price NT$214.00
GF Value NT$88.88
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Apogee Optocom Co Beneish M-Score?

Apogee Optocom Co TPE:6426 +1.18% 54 Beneish M-Score is -3.22 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:6426 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$88.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,404 Hardware companies, Apogee Optocom Co ranks better than 88.19% 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 -3.22 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:6426' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.34   Med: -2.77   Max: 2.59
Current: -3.22

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Apogee Optocom Co was 2.59. The lowest was -3.34. And the median was -2.77.


Apogee Optocom Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Apogee Optocom 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.

Apogee Optocom Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Apogee Optocom 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 -2.23 -3.34 -1.01 2.59 -3.22

Apogee Optocom 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 2.59 -3.16 -3.19 -2.61 -3.22

TPE:6426 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Apogee Optocom 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.


Apogee Optocom Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Apogee Optocom 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 Apogee Optocom 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 * 0.9165+0.528 * 0.0275+0.404 * 0.8879+0.892 * 1.4774+0.115 * 0.8088
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.6527+4.679 * -0.111594-0.327 * 1.1516
=-3.22

* 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$134.3 Mil.
Revenue was 139.941 + 134.601 + 113.922 + 98.846 = NT$487.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was 50.349 + 57.156 + 22.885 + 15.355 = NT$145.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$810.6 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$1,020.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$151.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$124.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$76.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$113.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$2.7 Mil.
Net Income was 11.539 + 27.004 + -46.83 + -21.699 = NT$-30.0 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 66.85 + 19.147 + -1.698 + -0.434 = NT$83.9 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$99.2 Mil.
Revenue was 97.158 + 75.176 + 77.957 + 79.561 = NT$329.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was 9.761 + -1.658 + -4.753 + -0.642 = NT$2.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$733.1 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$1,062.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$261.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$150.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$79.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$90.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$14.5 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)
=(134.306 / 487.31) / (99.187 / 329.852)
=0.275607 / 0.300702
=0.9165

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)
=(2.708 / 329.852) / (145.745 / 487.31)
=0.00821 / 0.299081
=0.0275

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 - (810.57 + 151.91) / 1020.222) / (1 - (733.07 + 261.849) / 1062.653)
=0.056597 / 0.06374
=0.8879

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
=487.31 / 329.852
=1.4774

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))
=(150.488 / (150.488 + 261.849)) / (124.903 / (124.903 + 151.91))
=0.364964 / 0.451218
=0.8088

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)
=(76.239 / 487.31) / (79.06 / 329.852)
=0.156449 / 0.239683
=0.6527

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)
=((2.701 + 113.076) / 1020.222) / ((14.459 + 90.259) / 1062.653)
=0.113482 / 0.098544
=1.1516

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
=(-29.986 - 0 - 83.865) / 1020.222
=-0.111594

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.

Apogee Optocom Co has a M-score of -3.22 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 -3.22 mean?
Apogee Optocom Co (TPE:6426) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.22 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Apogee Optocom Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Apogee Optocom Co ranks #284 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Apogee Optocom Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Apogee Optocom Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.22. Based on the distribution chart, Apogee Optocom Co ranks #284 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Apogee Optocom 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 Apogee Optocom Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Apogee Optocom Co ranks #284 out of 2404 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Apogee Optocom Co in the top 12% 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 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 Apogee Optocom Co and its competitors. Apogee Optocom Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apogee Optocom Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apogee Optocom Co (TPE:6426) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$88.88, compared to a current price of NT$214.00 — trading 140.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.22. Apogee Optocom Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 2 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 Apogee Optocom Co (TPE:6426), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.22 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 Apogee Optocom Co (TPE:6426) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apogee Optocom Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$214.00 is trading 140.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$88.88. GuruFocus considers Apogee Optocom Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6426:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.22
  • GF Value™: NT$88.88 vs. price of NT$214.00 (140.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6426 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Apogee Optocom Co Business Description

Address Nan-Ke 3rd Road, No. 7, 4th Floor, Hsin-shi District, Tainan, TWN
Apogee Optocom Co Ltd is a communication component manufacturer based in Taiwan. Its product offerings mainly include thin-film filters for active optical communication components (E-PON, G-PON) and thin-film filters for passive optical communication components (CWDM, DWDM). Additionally, Group is involved in optical and functional thin film processing, and offers optical filters for 1.6T Gbps optical communication modules, co-packaged optics coating applications, and bandpass filters for mid-infrared (MIR) sensors. It also offers measurement instruments like white light interferometers, spectrometers, and mid and far-infrared spectrometers. The Group's reportable operating segments are: the parent company, which derives key revenue, and Subsidiary. Geographically, its key market is China.
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