Lai Yih Footwear Co (TPE:6890) Beneish M-Score: -2.74 (As of Aug. 13, 2026)

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TPE:6890 Lai Yih Footwear Co Ltd TPE:6890
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What is Lai Yih Footwear Co Beneish M-Score?

Lai Yih Footwear Co TPE:6890 +2.87% 21 Beneish M-Score is -2.74 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:6890 with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 995 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Lai Yih Footwear Co ranks better than 68.04% 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 -2.74 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:6890' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.74   Med: -2.28   Max: -0.52
Current: -2.74

During the past 5 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Lai Yih Footwear Co was -0.52. The lowest was -2.74. And the median was -2.28.


Lai Yih Footwear Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lai Yih Footwear 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.

Lai Yih Footwear Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Lai Yih Footwear Co Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.52 -2.55

Lai Yih Footwear Co Quarterly Data
Dec21 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 -1.51 -2.05 -2.50 -2.55 -2.74

TPE:6890 vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Lai Yih Footwear 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.


Lai Yih Footwear Co Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lai Yih Footwear Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lai Yih Footwear Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Lai Yih Footwear 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 Lai Yih Footwear 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 * 0.821+0.528 * 1.31+0.404 * 1.1011+0.892 * 0.934+0.115 * 1.0289
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9203+4.679 * -0.046126-0.327 * 1.1258
=-2.74

* 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$4,904 Mil.
Revenue was 7077.691 + 10567.266 + 8024.813 + 11319.753 = NT$36,990 Mil.
Gross Profit was 824.651 + 1667.022 + 1168.997 + 1811.156 = NT$5,472 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$21,216 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$35,138 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$13,192 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$1,270 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,825 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$4,046 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$5,072 Mil.
Net Income was 188.095 + 963.217 + 509.42 + 861.549 = NT$2,522 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 272.011 + 367.085 + 931.333 + 2572.642 = NT$4,143 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$6,394 Mil.
Revenue was 9682.827 + 10851.622 + 9300.959 + 9766.381 = NT$39,602 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1699.315 + 2015.391 + 1907.465 + 2052.432 = NT$7,675 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$20,066 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$34,633 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$13,913 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$1,383 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$2,123 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$7,588 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$394 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)
=(4903.783 / 36989.523) / (6394.426 / 39601.789)
=0.132572 / 0.161468
=0.821

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)
=(7674.603 / 39601.789) / (5471.826 / 36989.523)
=0.193794 / 0.147929
=1.31

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 - (21215.875 + 13191.706) / 35137.943) / (1 - (20066.29 + 13913.088) / 34633.163)
=0.020786 / 0.018877
=1.1011

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
=36989.523 / 39601.789
=0.934

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))
=(1382.51 / (1382.51 + 13913.088)) / (1270.46 / (1270.46 + 13191.706))
=0.090386 / 0.087847
=1.0289

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)
=(1824.739 / 36989.523) / (2122.838 / 39601.789)
=0.049331 / 0.053605
=0.9203

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)
=((5071.589 + 4046.468) / 35137.943) / ((394.236 + 7588.372) / 34633.163)
=0.259493 / 0.23049
=1.1258

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
=(2522.281 - 0 - 4143.071) / 35137.943
=-0.046126

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.

Lai Yih Footwear Co has a M-score of -2.74 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.74 mean?
Lai Yih Footwear Co (TPE:6890) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.74 as of Aug. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Lai Yih Footwear Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lai Yih Footwear Co ranks #318 out of 995 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is Lai Yih Footwear Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Lai Yih Footwear Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. Based on the distribution chart, Lai Yih Footwear Co ranks #318 out of 995 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lai Yih Footwear Co has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lai Yih Footwear Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Lai Yih Footwear Co ranks #318 out of 995 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Lai Yih Footwear 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Lai Yih Footwear Co and its competitors. Lai Yih Footwear Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lai Yih Footwear Co stock overvalued right now?
Lai Yih Footwear Co (TPE:6890) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.74. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. Lai Yih Footwear Co's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 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 Lai Yih Footwear Co (TPE:6890), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.74 as of Aug. 13, 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.

Lai Yih Footwear Co Business Description

Address No. 13, Lane 370, Section 4, Yatan Road, Daya district, Taichung, TWN
Lai Yih Footwear Co Ltd specializes in producing various high-end casual shoes, sports shoes, other special function shoes, and other footwear products. It cooperates with many familiar international brands such as Adidas, Converse, Vans, The North Face, and Hoka. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the United States and the rest from China, Germany, Belgium, Indonesia, and other regions.
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