BenQ Materials (TPE:8215) Beneish M-Score: -2.70 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TPE:8215 BenQ Materials Corp TPE:8215
72 GF Score
Price NT$29.55
GF Value NT$33.81
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is BenQ Materials Beneish M-Score?

BenQ Materials TPE:8215 -2.31% 72 Beneish M-Score is -2.70 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:8215 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$33.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,404 Hardware companies, BenQ Materials ranks better than 68.72% 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 -2.7 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:8215' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.13   Med: -2.65   Max: -2.16
Current: -2.7

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of BenQ Materials was -2.16. The lowest was -3.13. And the median was -2.65.


BenQ Materials Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BenQ Materials'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.

BenQ Materials Beneish M-Score Chart

BenQ Materials 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 -2.41 -2.16 -2.68 -2.33 -2.70

BenQ Materials 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 -2.33 -2.55 -2.77 -2.50 -2.70

TPE:8215 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, BenQ Materials'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.


BenQ Materials Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where BenQ Materials's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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BenQ Materials 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 BenQ Materials 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 * 0.8467+0.528 * 1.252+0.404 * 1.027+0.892 * 0.96+0.115 * 0.9174
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0208+4.679 * -0.033039-0.327 * 1.0698
=-2.70

* 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$3,413 Mil.
Revenue was 4327.498 + 4518.556 + 4419.432 + 4580.499 = NT$17,846 Mil.
Gross Profit was 471.837 + 724.652 + 457.551 + 924.759 = NT$2,579 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$8,832 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$23,219 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$13,000 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$1,169 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,805 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$8,314 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$6,803 Mil.
Net Income was -326.81 + -88.287 + 2.047 + 48.592 = NT$-364 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -23.121 + -465.915 + 614.747 + 276.973 = NT$403 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$4,199 Mil.
Revenue was 4918.827 + 4488.218 + 4588.925 + 4593.008 = NT$18,589 Mil.
Gross Profit was 828.001 + 1001.681 + 757.435 + 775.968 = NT$3,363 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$8,797 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$22,633 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$12,518 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$1,025 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,841 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$7,623 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$6,150 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)
=(3413.024 / 17845.985) / (4198.851 / 18588.978)
=0.191249 / 0.225879
=0.8467

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)
=(3363.085 / 18588.978) / (2578.799 / 17845.985)
=0.180918 / 0.144503
=1.252

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 - (8831.63 + 12999.862) / 23219.334) / (1 - (8796.864 + 12518.469) / 22632.59)
=0.059771 / 0.058202
=1.027

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
=17845.985 / 18588.978
=0.96

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))
=(1024.774 / (1024.774 + 12518.469)) / (1168.554 / (1168.554 + 12999.862))
=0.075667 / 0.082476
=0.9174

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)
=(1804.625 / 17845.985) / (1841.386 / 18588.978)
=0.101122 / 0.099058
=1.0208

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)
=((6802.584 + 8314.047) / 23219.334) / ((6150.388 + 7622.778) / 22632.59)
=0.651036 / 0.608555
=1.0698

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
=(-364.458 - 0 - 402.684) / 23219.334
=-0.033039

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.

BenQ Materials has a M-score of -2.70 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 -2.70 mean?
BenQ Materials (TPE:8215) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.70 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on BenQ Materials and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BenQ Materials ranks #752 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 31.3%.
Is BenQ Materials' Beneish M-Score too high?
BenQ Materials' current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. Based on the distribution chart, BenQ Materials ranks #752 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BenQ Materials has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BenQ Materials' Beneish M-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, BenQ Materials ranks #752 out of 2404 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts BenQ Materials 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 BenQ Materials and its competitors. BenQ Materials's current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BenQ Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BenQ Materials (TPE:8215) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$33.81, compared to a current price of NT$29.55 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. BenQ Materials' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 11 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 BenQ Materials (TPE:8215), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.70 as of Jun. 26, 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 BenQ Materials (TPE:8215) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BenQ Materials stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$29.55 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$33.81. GuruFocus considers BenQ Materials to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8215:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.70
  • GF Value™: NT$33.81 vs. price of NT$29.55 (12.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8215 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BenQ Materials Business Description

Address 29 Jianguo East Road, Gueishan District, Taoyuan, TWN, 333403
BenQ Materials Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of film sheet products and medical equipment. Its products include polarizer films; optical films for touch panels; E-paper, industrial tapes; and smart optical films, healthcare products, including hydrocolloid dressings for moist wound management and silicone gels. The company's segments include: The film sheet segment is mainly engaged in the sales, manufacturing and research, and development of various electronic chemical membrane products; and The medical segment is involved in the sales, manufacturing, and research and development of various medical-related products. Geographically, it operates in China, which derives maximum revenue; Taiwan; Japan; United States; and Others.
72GF Score

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