Tigerair Taiwan Co (TPE:6757) Beneish M-Score: -2.98 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TPE:6757 Tigerair Taiwan Co Ltd TPE:6757
82 GF Score
Price NT$57.30
GF Value NT$80.54
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Tigerair Taiwan Co Beneish M-Score?

Tigerair Taiwan Co TPE:6757 -1.38% 82 Beneish M-Score is -2.98 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:6757 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$80.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 964 Transportation companies, Tigerair Taiwan Co ranks better than 83.4% 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 -2.98 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:6757' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.73   Med: -2.98   Max: 3.14
Current: -2.98

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tigerair Taiwan Co was 3.14. The lowest was -3.73. And the median was -2.98.


Tigerair Taiwan Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tigerair Taiwan 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.

Tigerair Taiwan Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Tigerair Taiwan 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 -3.73 3.14 -0.70 -3.71 -2.98

Tigerair Taiwan 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 -3.71 -3.77 -3.44 -2.99 -2.98

TPE:6757 vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Tigerair Taiwan 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.


Tigerair Taiwan Co Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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Tigerair Taiwan 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 Tigerair Taiwan 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 * 1.2914+0.528 * 1.1319+0.404 * 0.8365+0.892 * 1.029+0.115 * 1.1949
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9716+4.679 * -0.171192-0.327 * 1.0751
=-2.98

* 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$324 Mil.
Revenue was 4311.485 + 4133.381 + 3825.307 + 4628.654 = NT$16,899 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1091.142 + 1019.52 + 955.245 + 1609.308 = NT$4,675 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$11,591 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$25,787 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$13,183 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$2,082 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,468 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$9,692 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$7,501 Mil.
Net Income was 497.986 + 471.389 + 554.754 + 942.943 = NT$2,467 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 2446.636 + 1772.355 + 1473.047 + 1189.608 = NT$6,882 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$244 Mil.
Revenue was 3786.187 + 4422.368 + 3967.956 + 4246.512 = NT$16,423 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1036.793 + 1437.189 + 1146.478 + 1522.408 = NT$5,143 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$12,034 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$22,375 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$9,290 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$1,809 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,468 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$7,409 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$6,466 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)
=(323.658 / 16898.827) / (243.571 / 16423.023)
=0.019153 / 0.014831
=1.2914

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)
=(5142.868 / 16423.023) / (4675.215 / 16898.827)
=0.31315 / 0.276659
=1.1319

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 - (11590.749 + 13183.285) / 25787.251) / (1 - (12034.308 + 9289.816) / 22375.107)
=0.039291 / 0.046971
=0.8365

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
=16898.827 / 16423.023
=1.029

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))
=(1809.144 / (1809.144 + 9289.816)) / (2082.458 / (2082.458 + 13183.285))
=0.163001 / 0.136414
=1.1949

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)
=(1467.51 / 16898.827) / (1467.891 / 16423.023)
=0.086841 / 0.08938
=0.9716

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)
=((7500.61 + 9692.187) / 25787.251) / ((6465.987 + 7409.253) / 22375.107)
=0.666717 / 0.620119
=1.0751

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
=(2467.072 - 0 - 6881.646) / 25787.251
=-0.171192

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.

Tigerair Taiwan Co has a M-score of -2.98 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 -2.98 mean?
Tigerair Taiwan Co (TPE:6757) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.98 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tigerair Taiwan Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tigerair Taiwan Co ranks #160 out of 964 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is Tigerair Taiwan Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Tigerair Taiwan Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.98. Based on the distribution chart, Tigerair Taiwan Co ranks #160 out of 964 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tigerair Taiwan Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tigerair Taiwan Co's Beneish M-Score compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Tigerair Taiwan Co ranks #160 out of 964 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Tigerair Taiwan Co in the top 17% 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 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 Tigerair Taiwan Co and its competitors. Tigerair Taiwan Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tigerair Taiwan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tigerair Taiwan Co (TPE:6757) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$80.54, compared to a current price of NT$57.30 — trading 28.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.98. Tigerair Taiwan Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Tigerair Taiwan Co (TPE:6757), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.98 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 Tigerair Taiwan Co (TPE:6757) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tigerair Taiwan Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$57.30 is trading 28.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$80.54. GuruFocus considers Tigerair Taiwan Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6757:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.98
  • GF Value™: NT$80.54 vs. price of NT$57.30 (28.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6757 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tigerair Taiwan Co Business Description

Address No. 1, Hangzhan South Road, Dayuan District, Taoyuan, TWN, 33758
Tigerair Taiwan Co Ltd operates in the air transportation industry. It provides passenger and cargo transportation services under a low-cost carrier business model. The Company is engaged in the international air transportation business, and the customers are mainly the public. It operates in Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Macau, with Northeast Asia generating the maximum revenue.
82GF Score

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