Microprogram Information Co (TPE:7721) Beneish M-Score: -2.44 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


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What is Microprogram Information Co Beneish M-Score?

Microprogram Information Co TPE:7721 +4.95% 20 Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:7721 with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,631 Software companies, Microprogram Information Co ranks worse than 56.52% 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 -2.44 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:7721' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.44   Med: -2.44   Max: -2.44
Current: -2.44

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Microprogram Information Co was -2.44. The lowest was -2.44. And the median was -2.44.


Microprogram Information Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Microprogram Information 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.

Microprogram Information Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Microprogram Information Co Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
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Microprogram Information Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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TPE:7721 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Microprogram Information 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.


Microprogram Information Co Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Microprogram Information Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Microprogram Information 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 Microprogram Information 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 * 0.9746+0.528 * 0.8247+0.404 * 3.5389+0.892 * 0.6393+0.115 * 0.9084
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.7952+4.679 * -0.090891-0.327 * 0.9276
=-2.44

* 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$187.0 Mil.
Revenue was 139.954 + 119.816 + 128.265 + 119.754 = NT$507.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was 91.731 + 88.695 + 89.568 + 76.17 = NT$346.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$1,090.8 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$1,614.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$285.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$66.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$227.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$141.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$178.5 Mil.
Net Income was 8.13 + 5.439 + 7.793 + 7.668 = NT$29.0 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 26.86 + 81.783 + 4.899 + 62.219 = NT$175.8 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$300.1 Mil.
Revenue was 162.687 + 182.137 + 205.703 + 243.779 = NT$794.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was 83.176 + 122.519 + 112.048 + 128.798 = NT$446.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$1,085.5 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$1,302.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$162.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$33.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$198.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$165.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$112.3 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)
=(186.988 / 507.789) / (300.113 / 794.306)
=0.36824 / 0.37783
=0.9746

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)
=(446.541 / 794.306) / (346.164 / 507.789)
=0.562178 / 0.681708
=0.8247

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 - (1090.759 + 285.275) / 1614.36) / (1 - (1085.512 + 162.547) / 1302.389)
=0.147629 / 0.041716
=3.5389

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
=507.789 / 794.306
=0.6393

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))
=(33.921 / (33.921 + 162.547)) / (66.946 / (66.946 + 285.275))
=0.172654 / 0.190068
=0.9084

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)
=(227.576 / 507.789) / (198.295 / 794.306)
=0.44817 / 0.249646
=1.7952

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)
=((178.494 + 141.074) / 1614.36) / ((112.25 + 165.678) / 1302.389)
=0.197953 / 0.213399
=0.9276

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
=(29.03 - 0 - 175.761) / 1614.36
=-0.090891

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.

Microprogram Information Co has a M-score of -2.44 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 -2.44 mean?
Microprogram Information Co (TPE:7721) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.44 as of Jul. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Microprogram Information Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Microprogram Information Co ranks #1487 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 56.5%.
Is Microprogram Information Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Microprogram Information Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Based on the distribution chart, Microprogram Information Co ranks #1487 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Microprogram Information Co has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microprogram Information Co's Beneish M-Score compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Microprogram Information Co ranks #1487 out of 2631 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Microprogram Information Co in the lower 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Microprogram Information Co and its competitors. Microprogram Information Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microprogram Information Co stock overvalued right now?
Microprogram Information Co (TPE:7721) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.44. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Microprogram Information Co's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 5 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 Microprogram Information Co (TPE:7721), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Jul. 03, 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.

Microprogram Information Co Business Description

Address Xitun District, 6th Floor-02, No. 402, Xitun District, Taichung, TWN, 412
Microprogram Information Co is a company that provides industrial IoT technology services and is committed to helping its clients a sustainable life. It focuses on the three areas of electronic payment, wireless sensing, and cloud data. Through user research, vertical integration of software and hardware technologies, terminal sensor devices, mobile apps, cloud service platforms, and core technologies of big data analysis, assist transportation and finance, retail, manufacturing, bicycle, and other industries to innovate and upgrade. The company assists with the definition of requirements, concept creation, product development, and service optimization, using the advantages of software and hardware integration technology.
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