Hotai Finance Co (TPE:6592) Beneish M-Score: -2.34 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


TPE:6592 Hotai Finance Co Ltd TPE:6592
86 GF Score
Price NT$61.30
GF Value NT$81.32
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Hotai Finance Co Beneish M-Score?

Hotai Finance Co TPE:6592 +3.90% 86 Beneish M-Score is -2.34 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:6592 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$81.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 483 Credit Services companies, Hotai Finance Co ranks better than 57.76% 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 -2.34 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:6592' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.34   Med: -1.67   Max: -1.19
Current: -2.34

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hotai Finance Co was -1.19. The lowest was -2.34. And the median was -1.67.


Hotai Finance Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hotai Finance 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.

Hotai Finance Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Hotai Finance 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 -1.32 -1.19 -1.41 -2.21 -2.34

Hotai Finance 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 -2.21 -2.43 -2.49 -2.36 -2.34

TPE:6592 vs V, MA, AXP: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Hotai Finance 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.


Hotai Finance Co Beneish M-Score vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Hotai Finance Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hotai Finance 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 Hotai Finance 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 * 1.2459+0.528 * 0.9544+0.404 * 1.0907+0.892 * 0.8184+0.115 * 1.8073
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8952+4.679 * -0.010709-0.327 * 0.9944
=-2.34

* 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$264,865 Mil.
Revenue was 5764.276 + 5856.701 + 5997.404 + 6085.734 = NT$23,704 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3400.249 + 3508.046 + 3581.338 + 3735.372 = NT$14,225 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$301,638 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$329,585 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$7,468 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$730 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$5,386 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$276,026 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$9,089 Mil.
Net Income was 970.192 + 776.161 + 902.488 + 727.089 = NT$3,376 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -2915.156 + -598.787 + 5536.644 + 4882.879 = NT$6,906 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$259,764 Mil.
Revenue was 6315.41 + 7180.512 + 7684.197 + 7783.711 = NT$28,964 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3799.475 + 4157.441 + 4094.451 + 4538.264 = NT$16,590 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$302,835 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$328,179 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$6,647 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$1,275 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$7,351 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$283,713 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,796 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)
=(264865.064 / 23704.115) / (259763.983 / 28963.83)
=11.173801 / 8.968565
=1.2459

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)
=(16589.631 / 28963.83) / (14225.005 / 23704.115)
=0.572771 / 0.600107
=0.9544

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 - (301637.976 + 7467.874) / 329585.493) / (1 - (302835.328 + 6647.351) / 328179.39)
=0.062138 / 0.056971
=1.0907

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
=23704.115 / 28963.83
=0.8184

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))
=(1275.131 / (1275.131 + 6647.351)) / (730.068 / (730.068 + 7467.874))
=0.160951 / 0.089055
=1.8073

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)
=(5385.69 / 23704.115) / (7350.888 / 28963.83)
=0.227205 / 0.253795
=0.8952

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)
=((9088.649 + 276026.176) / 329585.493) / ((1795.556 + 283713.332) / 328179.39)
=0.865071 / 0.869978
=0.9944

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
=(3375.93 - 0 - 6905.58) / 329585.493
=-0.010709

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.

Hotai Finance Co has a M-score of -2.34 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 -2.34 mean?
Hotai Finance Co (TPE:6592) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.34 as of Jul. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hotai Finance Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hotai Finance Co ranks #204 out of 483 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is Hotai Finance Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hotai Finance Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.34. Based on the distribution chart, Hotai Finance Co ranks #204 out of 483 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hotai Finance Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hotai Finance Co's Beneish M-Score compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Hotai Finance Co ranks #204 out of 483 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Hotai Finance 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 Credit Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Credit Services 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 Hotai Finance Co and its competitors. Hotai Finance Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hotai Finance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hotai Finance Co (TPE:6592) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$81.32, compared to a current price of NT$61.30 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.34. Hotai Finance Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 7 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 Hotai Finance Co (TPE:6592), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.34 as of Jul. 06, 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 Hotai Finance Co (TPE:6592) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hotai Finance Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$61.30 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$81.32. GuruFocus considers Hotai Finance Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6592:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.34
  • GF Value™: NT$81.32 vs. price of NT$61.30 (24.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6592 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hotai Finance Co Business Description

Address No.605, Ruiguang Road, 10th Floor, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 114
Hotai Finance Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based full-service financing company. It is engaged in the installment sales and leases of vehicles and equipment. The company offers products and services such as an Installment loan for a new car, used car, motorcycle & scooter, and others. The company's geographical segment consists of Taiwan and China. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Taiwan.
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