Chung Tai Resource Technology (TPE:6923) Beneish M-Score: -2.81 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


TPE:6923 Chung Tai Resource Technology Corp TPE:6923
70 GF Score
Price NT$72.80
GF Value NT$89.32
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Chung Tai Resource Technology Beneish M-Score?

Chung Tai Resource Technology TPE:6923 -2.80% 70 Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:6923 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$89.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 227 Waste Management companies, Chung Tai Resource Technology ranks better than 66.52% 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 Chung Tai Resource Technology's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:6923' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.81   Med: -2.27   Max: -1.72
Current: -2.81

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Chung Tai Resource Technology was -1.72. The lowest was -2.81. And the median was -2.27.


Chung Tai Resource Technology Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chung Tai Resource Technology'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.

Chung Tai Resource Technology Beneish M-Score Chart

Chung Tai Resource Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
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Chung Tai Resource Technology Quarterly Data
Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Jun22 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 -1.72 -2.53 -3.21 -3.02 -2.81

TPE:6923 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Chung Tai Resource Technology'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.


Chung Tai Resource Technology Beneish M-Score vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Chung Tai Resource Technology's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chung Tai Resource Technology's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Chung Tai Resource Technology 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 Chung Tai Resource Technology 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 * 1.1825+0.528 * 0.9116+0.404 * 1.1073+0.892 * 0.6731+0.115 * 1.1462
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.4042+4.679 * -0.033881-0.327 * 0.9724
=-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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was NT$363 Mil.
Revenue was 295.546 + 287.489 + 279.984 + 292.489 = NT$1,156 Mil.
Gross Profit was 120.359 + 103.422 + 109.453 + 109.75 = NT$443 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$542 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$4,132 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$3,286 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$130 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$86 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$487 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,033 Mil.
Net Income was 87.295 + 66.607 + 50.391 + 73.654 = NT$278 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 114.547 + 100.304 + 56.352 + 146.75 = NT$418 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$456 Mil.
Revenue was 315.742 + 401.707 + 559.09 + 440.206 = NT$1,717 Mil.
Gross Profit was 119.734 + 173.651 + 198.53 + 108.048 = NT$600 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$1,099 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$4,426 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$3,033 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$138 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$91 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$529 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,145 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)
=(363.24 / 1155.508) / (456.383 / 1716.745)
=0.314355 / 0.265842
=1.1825

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)
=(599.963 / 1716.745) / (442.984 / 1155.508)
=0.349477 / 0.383367
=0.9116

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 - (541.995 + 3286.417) / 4132.292) / (1 - (1098.814 + 3033.163) / 4425.894)
=0.073538 / 0.066409
=1.1073

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
=1155.508 / 1716.745
=0.6731

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))
=(137.896 / (137.896 + 3033.163)) / (129.601 / (129.601 + 3286.417))
=0.043486 / 0.037939
=1.1462

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)
=(86.369 / 1155.508) / (91.382 / 1716.745)
=0.074745 / 0.05323
=1.4042

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)
=((1032.604 + 487.31) / 4132.292) / ((1144.628 + 529.447) / 4425.894)
=0.367814 / 0.378246
=0.9724

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
=(277.947 - 0 - 417.953) / 4132.292
=-0.033881

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.

Chung Tai Resource Technology 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?
Chung Tai Resource Technology (TPE:6923) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.81 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Chung Tai Resource Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chung Tai Resource Technology ranks #76 out of 227 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 33.5%.
Is Chung Tai Resource Technology's Beneish M-Score too high?
Chung Tai Resource Technology's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Based on the distribution chart, Chung Tai Resource Technology ranks #76 out of 227 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chung Tai Resource Technology has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chung Tai Resource Technology's Beneish M-Score compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Chung Tai Resource Technology ranks #76 out of 227 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Chung Tai Resource Technology 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 Waste Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Waste Management 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 Chung Tai Resource Technology and its competitors. Chung Tai Resource Technology'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 Chung Tai Resource Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chung Tai Resource Technology (TPE:6923) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$89.32, compared to a current price of NT$72.80 — trading 18.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Chung Tai Resource Technology's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 Chung Tai Resource Technology (TPE:6923), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jun. 28, 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 Chung Tai Resource Technology (TPE:6923) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chung Tai Resource Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$72.80 is trading 18.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$89.32. GuruFocus considers Chung Tai Resource Technology to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6923:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.81
  • GF Value™: NT$89.32 vs. price of NT$72.80 (18.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6923 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chung Tai Resource Technology Business Description

Address No. 328, Huanke Road, Guanyin District, Taoyuan, TWN, 328451
Chung Tai Resource Technology Corp is mainly engaged in waste disposal and treatment, recycling of waste lighting sources, and recycling of waste printed circuit boards. The company operates in two segments: Waste Disposal Treatments and Circular Economy, and Environmental Construction Services. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Waste Disposal Treatments and Circular Economy segment, which engages in waste disposal and treatment services, recycling of waste lighting sources, recycling of waste printed circuit boards, and electricity generation by waste heat. The Environmental Construction Services segment engages in soil and groundwater pollution remediation services. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Taiwan and the rest from Japan.
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