Advanced Power Electronics (TPE:8261) Beneish M-Score: -2.44 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


TPE:8261 Advanced Power Electronics Corp TPE:8261
72 GF Score
Price NT$255.50
GF Value NT$95.83
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Advanced Power Electronics Beneish M-Score?

Advanced Power Electronics TPE:8261 +3.65% 72 Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:8261 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$95.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 987 Semiconductors companies, Advanced Power Electronics ranks better than 50.35% 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 Advanced Power Electronics's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:8261' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.97   Med: -2.33   Max: -1.33
Current: -2.44

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Advanced Power Electronics was -1.33. The lowest was -2.97. And the median was -2.33.


Advanced Power Electronics Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Advanced Power Electronics'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.

Advanced Power Electronics Beneish M-Score Chart

Advanced Power Electronics 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 -2.44 -2.59 -1.89 -2.81 -2.71

Advanced Power Electronics Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -2.97 -2.95 -2.66 -2.71 -2.44

TPE:8261 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Advanced Power Electronics'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.


Advanced Power Electronics Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Advanced Power Electronics's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Advanced Power Electronics's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Advanced Power Electronics 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 Advanced Power Electronics 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 * 1.0986+0.528 * 0.8649+0.404 * 0.6905+0.892 * 1.0412+0.115 * 0.9909
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9581+4.679 * 0.03126-0.327 * 1.1198
=-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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was NT$843 Mil.
Revenue was 781.527 + 740.109 + 830.116 + 818.18 = NT$3,170 Mil.
Gross Profit was 297.565 + 280.447 + 305.078 + 310.31 = NT$1,193 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$5,849 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$6,898 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$435 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$44 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$238 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$772 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1 Mil.
Net Income was 186.301 + 199.637 + 228.385 + 79.387 = NT$694 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 213.945 + 152.818 + -64.577 + 175.88 = NT$478 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$737 Mil.
Revenue was 715.908 + 787.525 + 807.325 + 733.811 = NT$3,045 Mil.
Gross Profit was 264.713 + 265.09 + 256.86 + 204.695 = NT$991 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$5,170 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$6,443 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$443 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$44 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$239 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$641 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$4 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)
=(843.13 / 3169.932) / (737.103 / 3044.569)
=0.265977 / 0.242104
=1.0986

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)
=(991.358 / 3044.569) / (1193.4 / 3169.932)
=0.325615 / 0.376475
=0.8649

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 - (5849.399 + 435.075) / 6898.406) / (1 - (5169.811 + 442.741) / 6442.992)
=0.088996 / 0.12889
=0.6905

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
=3169.932 / 3044.569
=1.0412

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))
=(44.015 / (44.015 + 442.741)) / (43.688 / (43.688 + 435.075))
=0.090425 / 0.091252
=0.9909

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)
=(238.317 / 3169.932) / (238.888 / 3044.569)
=0.07518 / 0.078464
=0.9581

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)
=((1.149 + 771.793) / 6898.406) / ((3.66 + 641.031) / 6442.992)
=0.112046 / 0.100061
=1.1198

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
=(693.71 - 0 - 478.066) / 6898.406
=0.03126

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.

Advanced Power Electronics 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?
Advanced Power Electronics (TPE:8261) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.44 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Advanced Power Electronics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Advanced Power Electronics ranks #490 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is Advanced Power Electronics' Beneish M-Score too high?
Advanced Power Electronics' current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Based on the distribution chart, Advanced Power Electronics ranks #490 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Advanced Power Electronics has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advanced Power Electronics' Beneish M-Score compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Advanced Power Electronics ranks #490 out of 987 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Advanced Power Electronics 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Semiconductors 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 Advanced Power Electronics and its competitors. Advanced Power Electronics'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 Advanced Power Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Power Electronics (TPE:8261) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$95.83, compared to a current price of NT$255.50 — trading 166.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Advanced Power Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Advanced Power Electronics (TPE:8261), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Jun. 25, 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 Advanced Power Electronics (TPE:8261) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Power Electronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$255.50 is trading 166.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$95.83. GuruFocus considers Advanced Power Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8261:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.44
  • GF Value™: NT$95.83 vs. price of NT$255.50 (166.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8261 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Advanced Power Electronics Business Description

Address 12th Floor-1 and 12th Floor-2, Number 5, Taiyuan 1st Street, Hsinchu County, Zhubei City, TWN, 30265
Advanced Power Electronics Corp, formerly Advance Power Electronics Co Ltd provides total solutions for new power requirements in MOSFETs, and IGBTs in Taiwan. It is mainly engaged in mainly deals with the design, testing, and trading, among others, of electronic elements, such as integrated circuits and semi-conductors. Geographically, the company operates in Taiwan, China and Others, of which it derives maximum revenue from Taiwan. The products of the company include: Power Mosfets; Super Junction; and Automotive. The company's products are broadly applied in the computing, consumer electronics, display, communications and industrial segments.
72GF Score

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