Winstar Display Co (TPE:6916) Beneish M-Score: -2.50 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


TPE:6916 Winstar Display Co Ltd TPE:6916
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Price NT$21.05
GF Value NT$19.63
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Winstar Display Co Beneish M-Score?

Winstar Display Co TPE:6916 +1.20% 47 Beneish M-Score is -2.50 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:6916 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$19.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,405 Hardware companies, Winstar Display Co ranks better than 52.68% 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 -2.5 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:6916' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.98   Med: -2.5   Max: -2.4
Current: -2.5

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Winstar Display Co was -2.40. The lowest was -2.98. And the median was -2.50.


Winstar Display Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Winstar Display 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.

Winstar Display Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Winstar Display Co Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 -2.98 -2.40 -2.50

Winstar Display Co Quarterly Data
Dec19 Dec20 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 -2.40 -2.49 -2.73 -2.81 -2.50

TPE:6916 vs APH, GLW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Winstar Display 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.


Winstar Display Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Winstar Display 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 Winstar Display 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 * 1.0779+0.528 * 1.0093+0.404 * 1.0491+0.892 * 0.9981+0.115 * 1.0469
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1267+4.679 * -0.015406-0.327 * 1.0729
=-2.50

* 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$263 Mil.
Revenue was 510.046 + 503.894 + 500.234 + 515.858 = NT$2,030 Mil.
Gross Profit was 125.991 + 120.994 + 102.077 + 136.428 = NT$485 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$1,256 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$2,439 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$715 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$131 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$399 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$1,095 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$228 Mil.
Net Income was -31.638 + -3.606 + -63.078 + 0.86 = NT$-97 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 5.993 + -24.71 + -19.573 + -21.59 = NT$-60 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$245 Mil.
Revenue was 490.051 + 567.29 + 508.454 + 468.128 = NT$2,034 Mil.
Gross Profit was 127.673 + 150.64 + 108.524 + 104.125 = NT$491 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$1,427 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$2,485 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$603 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$117 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$354 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$989 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$266 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)
=(263.235 / 2030.032) / (244.686 / 2033.923)
=0.12967 / 0.120302
=1.0779

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)
=(490.962 / 2033.923) / (485.49 / 2030.032)
=0.241387 / 0.239154
=1.0093

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 - (1255.634 + 714.694) / 2439.493) / (1 - (1427.098 + 602.706) / 2485.445)
=0.192321 / 0.183324
=1.0491

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
=2030.032 / 2033.923
=0.9981

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))
=(116.741 / (116.741 + 602.706)) / (131.089 / (131.089 + 714.694))
=0.162265 / 0.154991
=1.0469

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)
=(398.568 / 2030.032) / (354.438 / 2033.923)
=0.196336 / 0.174263
=1.1267

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)
=((227.795 + 1094.582) / 2439.493) / ((266.33 + 989.402) / 2485.445)
=0.54207 / 0.505234
=1.0729

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
=(-97.462 - 0 - -59.88) / 2439.493
=-0.015406

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.

Winstar Display Co has a M-score of -2.50 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 -2.50 mean?
Winstar Display Co (TPE:6916) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.50 as of Jul. 07, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Winstar Display Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Winstar Display Co ranks #1138 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is Winstar Display Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Winstar Display Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. Based on the distribution chart, Winstar Display Co ranks #1138 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Winstar Display Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Winstar Display Co's Beneish M-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Winstar Display Co ranks #1138 out of 2405 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Winstar Display 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 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 Winstar Display Co and its competitors. Winstar Display Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Winstar Display Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Winstar Display Co (TPE:6916) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$19.63, compared to a current price of NT$21.05 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. Winstar Display Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 9 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 Winstar Display Co (TPE:6916), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.50 as of Jul. 07, 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 Winstar Display Co (TPE:6916) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Winstar Display Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$21.05 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$19.63. GuruFocus considers Winstar Display Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6916:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.50
  • GF Value™: NT$19.63 vs. price of NT$21.05 (7.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6916 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Winstar Display Co Business Description

Address No. 43, Keya Road, 2nd Floor, Daya District, Taichung City, TWN, 428
Winstar Display Co Ltd engages in the manufacturing and development of Industrial LCD Displays including monochrome, various display modules, and System Integrated Solutions. The company's operating revenue mainly comes from the production and sales of LCD modules and OLED display modules. Its LCM modules product lines include monochrome TN/STN/FSTN character module LCD and graphic LCD modules, COG LCD, FSC-LCD, VATN LCM module. The company's reportable segments consist of Domestic operations, covering production and sales within the domestic region; Asian operations, encompassing production and sales in Asia; and Others, comprising sales in additional areas.
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