Tai Tung Communication Co (TPE:8011) Beneish M-Score: -3.22 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


TPE:8011 Tai Tung Communication Co Ltd TPE:8011
81 GF Score
Price NT$17.50
GF Value NT$20.69
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Tai Tung Communication Co Beneish M-Score?

Tai Tung Communication Co TPE:8011 81 Beneish M-Score is -3.22 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:8011 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$20.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,408 Hardware companies, Tai Tung Communication Co ranks better than 88.12% 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 -3.22 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:8011' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.22   Med: -2.48   Max: -1.32
Current: -3.22

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tai Tung Communication Co was -1.32. The lowest was -3.22. And the median was -2.48.


Tai Tung Communication Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tai Tung Communication 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.

Tai Tung Communication Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Tai Tung Communication Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.32 -2.53 -1.93 -2.42 -3.22

Tai Tung Communication Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 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 Premium Member Only -2.42 -2.98 -2.62 -2.56 -3.22

TPE:8011 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Tai Tung Communication 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.


Tai Tung Communication Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Tai Tung Communication Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Tai Tung Communication 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 Tai Tung Communication 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 * 0.9156+0.528 * 0.7388+0.404 * 0.9316+0.892 * 0.8344+0.115 * 0.9501
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1424+4.679 * -0.067022-0.327 * 1.0113
=-3.22

* 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$561 Mil.
Revenue was 517.516 + 532.048 + 541.317 + 484.546 = NT$2,075 Mil.
Gross Profit was 137.706 + 103.495 + 135.782 + 160.476 = NT$537 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$2,153 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$7,390 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$2,719 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$384 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$253 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$1,695 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,575 Mil.
Net Income was 50.629 + 40.71 + 46.55 + 78.237 = NT$216 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 273.261 + 196.595 + 95.321 + 146.209 = NT$711 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$735 Mil.
Revenue was 484.203 + 481.421 + 780.487 + 741.188 = NT$2,487 Mil.
Gross Profit was 110.771 + 95.296 + 143.786 + 125.994 = NT$476 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$1,895 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$7,246 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$2,700 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$359 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$265 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$730 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$2,440 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)
=(561.226 / 2075.427) / (734.634 / 2487.299)
=0.270415 / 0.295354
=0.9156

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)
=(475.847 / 2487.299) / (537.459 / 2075.427)
=0.191311 / 0.258963
=0.7388

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 - (2152.531 + 2718.924) / 7389.549) / (1 - (1895.335 + 2700.104) / 7245.69)
=0.340764 / 0.365769
=0.9316

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
=2075.427 / 2487.299
=0.8344

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))
=(359.455 / (359.455 + 2700.104)) / (383.649 / (383.649 + 2718.924))
=0.117486 / 0.123655
=0.9501

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)
=(253.018 / 2075.427) / (265.437 / 2487.299)
=0.121911 / 0.106717
=1.1424

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)
=((1574.598 + 1695.239) / 7389.549) / ((2440.327 + 729.991) / 7245.69)
=0.442495 / 0.437545
=1.0113

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
=(216.126 - 0 - 711.386) / 7389.549
=-0.067022

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.

Tai Tung Communication Co has a M-score of -3.22 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 -3.22 mean?
Tai Tung Communication Co (TPE:8011) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.22 as of Jul. 12, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tai Tung Communication Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tai Tung Communication Co ranks #286 out of 2408 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Tai Tung Communication Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Tai Tung Communication Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.22. Based on the distribution chart, Tai Tung Communication Co ranks #286 out of 2408 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tai Tung Communication Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tai Tung Communication Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Tai Tung Communication Co ranks #286 out of 2408 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Tai Tung Communication Co in the top 12% 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 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 Tai Tung Communication Co and its competitors. Tai Tung Communication Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tai Tung Communication Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tai Tung Communication Co (TPE:8011) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$20.69, compared to a current price of NT$17.50 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.22. Tai Tung Communication Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Tai Tung Communication Co (TPE:8011), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.22 as of Jul. 12, 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 Tai Tung Communication Co (TPE:8011) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tai Tung Communication Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$17.50 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$20.69. GuruFocus considers Tai Tung Communication Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8011:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.22
  • GF Value™: NT$20.69 vs. price of NT$17.50 (15.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8011 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tai Tung Communication Co Business Description

Address Fuhui Road, No. 219, 9th Floor, Xinzhuang District, New Taipei, TWN, 242043
Tai Tung Communication Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company mainly engaged in the fiber optical cables and Fiber to the Home (FTTH) related accessories business, internal and external communication cables business, power transmission cables business, manufacture and sale of other products, and wholesale and retail sale of ores. The company's business operations cover outdoor and indoor optical cables, telecommunication cables, power transmission and distribution cables, CATV trunk and distribution cables, and others.
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