Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co (TPE:6781) Beneish M-Score: -2.81 (As of Aug. 25, 2026)

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TPE:6781 Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co Ltd TPE:6781
97 GF Score
Price NT$1,045.00
GF Value NT$1,277.24
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co Beneish M-Score?

Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co TPE:6781 -0.48% 97 Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:6781 with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$1,277.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,921 Industrial Products companies, Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co ranks better than 79.87% 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 -2.81 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:6781' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.06   Med: -1.84   Max: 2.17
Current: -2.81

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co was 2.17. The lowest was -3.06. And the median was -1.84.


Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Advanced Energy Solution Holding 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.

Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -1.54 0.85 -1.75 -2.39 -2.04

Advanced Energy Solution Holding 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 -1.84 -1.82 -2.12 -2.04 -2.81

TPE:6781 vs VRT, BE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Advanced Energy Solution Holding 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.


Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Advanced Energy Solution Holding 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 Advanced Energy Solution Holding 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 * 0.4765+0.528 * 1.1198+0.404 * 0.5037+0.892 * 1.5305+0.115 * 0.8569
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7132+4.679 * -0.036618-0.327 * 1.1419
=-2.81

* 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$1,618 Mil.
Revenue was 4529.845 + 4460.912 + 4129.336 + 3972.22 = NT$17,092 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1635.463 + 1515.751 + 1442.609 + 1438.975 = NT$6,033 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$23,244 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$26,691 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$2,514 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$442 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$611 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$7,965 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$0 Mil.
Net Income was 908.696 + 810.476 + 798.411 + 825.095 = NT$3,343 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 2033.011 + 16.712 + 398.652 + 1871.674 = NT$4,320 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$2,218 Mil.
Revenue was 3438.344 + 3190.232 + 2365.051 + 2174.5 = NT$11,168 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1348.225 + 1266.379 + 937.744 + 861.778 = NT$4,414 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$18,310 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$22,076 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$2,234 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$329 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$560 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$5,769 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$0 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)
=(1617.563 / 17092.313) / (2218.09 / 11168.127)
=0.094637 / 0.198609
=0.4765

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)
=(4414.126 / 11168.127) / (6032.798 / 17092.313)
=0.395243 / 0.352954
=1.1198

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 - (23244.335 + 2513.968) / 26690.648) / (1 - (18310.317 + 2234.309) / 22075.67)
=0.034932 / 0.069354
=0.5037

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
=17092.313 / 11168.127
=1.5305

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))
=(328.542 / (328.542 + 2234.309)) / (442.272 / (442.272 + 2513.968))
=0.128194 / 0.149606
=0.8569

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)
=(611.1 / 17092.313) / (559.835 / 11168.127)
=0.035753 / 0.050128
=0.7132

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)
=((0.431 + 7964.587) / 26690.648) / ((0 + 5769.367) / 22075.67)
=0.29842 / 0.261345
=1.1419

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
=(3342.678 - 0 - 4320.049) / 26690.648
=-0.036618

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.

Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co has a M-score of -2.81 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 -2.81 mean?
Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co (TPE:6781) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.81 as of Aug. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co ranks #588 out of 2921 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Based on the distribution chart, Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co ranks #588 out of 2921 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co's Beneish M-Score compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co ranks #588 out of 2921 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co in the top 20% 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co and its competitors. Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co (TPE:6781) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$1,277.24, compared to a current price of NT$1,045.00 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co (TPE:6781), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Aug. 25, 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 Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co (TPE:6781) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$1,045.00 is trading 18.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$1,277.24. GuruFocus considers Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6781:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.81
  • GF Value™: NT$1,277.24 vs. price of NT$1,045.00 (18.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6781 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co Business Description

Address Bade Road, 4th Floor, No. 656, Section 2, Hukou Township, Hsinchu, TWN, 303104
Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sales of lithium battery modules and provides relevant after-sales services. The Group operates mainly in three regions - Taiwan, China, and the United States.
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