Chang Wah Electronmaterials (TPE:8070) Beneish M-Score: -2.20 (As of Aug. 22, 2026)

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TPE:8070 Chang Wah Electronmaterials Inc TPE:8070
84 GF Score
Price NT$48.80
GF Value NT$52.12
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Chang Wah Electronmaterials Beneish M-Score?

Chang Wah Electronmaterials TPE:8070 -2.79% 84 Beneish M-Score is -2.20 as of Aug. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:8070 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$52.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,404 Hardware companies, Chang Wah Electronmaterials ranks worse than 64.89% 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 -2.2 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chang Wah Electronmaterials's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:8070' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.24   Med: -2.62   Max: -1.83
Current: -2.2

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Chang Wah Electronmaterials was -1.83. The lowest was -3.24. And the median was -2.62.


Chang Wah Electronmaterials Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chang Wah Electronmaterials'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.

Chang Wah Electronmaterials Beneish M-Score Chart

Chang Wah Electronmaterials 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 -2.35 -3.17 -2.65 -2.55 -2.62

Chang Wah Electronmaterials Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -2.68 -2.52 -2.62 -2.49 -2.20

TPE:8070 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Chang Wah Electronmaterials'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.


Chang Wah Electronmaterials Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Chang Wah Electronmaterials's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chang Wah Electronmaterials's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Chang Wah Electronmaterials 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 Chang Wah Electronmaterials 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 * 1.1947+0.528 * 1.0473+0.404 * 0.6531+0.892 * 1.1891+0.115 * 1.0845
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8869+4.679 * -0.010671-0.327 * 0.7842
=-2.20

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was NT$5,579 Mil.
Revenue was 6129.213 + 5422.396 + 5110.699 + 4990.147 = NT$21,652 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1172.461 + 1004.058 + 927.87 + 964.483 = NT$4,069 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$34,300 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$52,206 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$4,114 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$710 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,144 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$14,584 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$5,178 Mil.
Net Income was 549.895 + 362.396 + -333.696 + 607.775 = NT$1,186 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 168.948 + 190.58 + 550.301 + 833.64 = NT$1,743 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$3,927 Mil.
Revenue was 4747.063 + 4503.871 + 4491.95 + 4465.629 = NT$18,209 Mil.
Gross Profit was 834.186 + 850.475 + 889.56 + 1009.233 = NT$3,583 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$18,374 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$37,710 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$4,082 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$776 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,085 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$8,569 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$9,634 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)
=(5579.251 / 21652.455) / (3927.059 / 18208.513)
=0.257673 / 0.215672
=1.1947

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)
=(3583.454 / 18208.513) / (4068.872 / 21652.455)
=0.196801 / 0.187917
=1.0473

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 - (34300.119 + 4114.275) / 52205.815) / (1 - (18374.403 + 4082.426) / 37709.849)
=0.264174 / 0.404484
=0.6531

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
=21652.455 / 18208.513
=1.1891

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))
=(775.73 / (775.73 + 4082.426)) / (710.367 / (710.367 + 4114.275))
=0.159676 / 0.147237
=1.0845

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)
=(1143.764 / 21652.455) / (1084.508 / 18208.513)
=0.052824 / 0.05956
=0.8869

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)
=((5177.953 + 14583.579) / 52205.815) / ((9634.329 + 8568.747) / 37709.849)
=0.378531 / 0.482714
=0.7842

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
=(1186.37 - 0 - 1743.469) / 52205.815
=-0.010671

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.

Chang Wah Electronmaterials has a M-score of -2.20 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 -2.20 mean?
Chang Wah Electronmaterials (TPE:8070) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.20 as of Aug. 22, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Chang Wah Electronmaterials and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chang Wah Electronmaterials ranks #1560 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 64.9%.
Is Chang Wah Electronmaterials' Beneish M-Score too high?
Chang Wah Electronmaterials' current Beneish M-Score is -2.20. Based on the distribution chart, Chang Wah Electronmaterials ranks #1560 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chang Wah Electronmaterials has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chang Wah Electronmaterials' Beneish M-Score compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Chang Wah Electronmaterials ranks #1560 out of 2404 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Chang Wah Electronmaterials 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 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 Chang Wah Electronmaterials and its competitors. Chang Wah Electronmaterials's current Beneish M-Score is -2.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chang Wah Electronmaterials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chang Wah Electronmaterials (TPE:8070) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$52.12, compared to a current price of NT$48.80 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.20. Chang Wah Electronmaterials' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Chang Wah Electronmaterials (TPE:8070), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.20 as of Aug. 22, 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 Chang Wah Electronmaterials (TPE:8070) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chang Wah Electronmaterials stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$48.80 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$52.12. GuruFocus considers Chang Wah Electronmaterials to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8070:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.20
  • GF Value™: NT$52.12 vs. price of NT$48.80 (6.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8070 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chang Wah Electronmaterials Business Description

Address No. 16, East 7th Street, 6th Floor, Nanzi District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 811
Chang Wah Electronmaterials Inc trades electrical, telecommunication, and semiconductor materials and parts, and engages in import and export trading, leasing, manufacturing, and selling of electrical appliances, telecommunication equipment, and mechanical parts, retailing of synthetic resin, electronic materials, and components. The company operates in two geographical areas - Taiwan and Asia. The company's reportable segments include IC Leadframe, Substrate, EME, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the EME segment.
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