KY Paiho Shih Holdings (TPE:8404) Beneish M-Score: -2.42 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


TPE:8404 KY Paiho Shih Holdings Corp TPE:8404
71 GF Score
Price NT$16.80
GF Value NT$22.47
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is KY Paiho Shih Holdings Beneish M-Score?

KY Paiho Shih Holdings TPE:8404 71 Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:8404 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$22.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, KY Paiho Shih Holdings ranks worse than 57.67% 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 -2.42 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for KY Paiho Shih Holdings's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:8404' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.36   Med: -2.47   Max: -0.95
Current: -2.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of KY Paiho Shih Holdings was -0.95. The lowest was -3.36. And the median was -2.47.


KY Paiho Shih Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KY Paiho Shih Holdings'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.

KY Paiho Shih Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

KY Paiho Shih Holdings 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 -1.46 -2.82 -2.51 -0.95 -2.42

KY Paiho Shih Holdings 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 -0.95 -1.32 -1.57 -2.78 -2.42

TPE:8404 vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, KY Paiho Shih Holdings'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.


KY Paiho Shih Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KY Paiho Shih Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KY Paiho Shih Holdings's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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KY Paiho Shih Holdings 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 KY Paiho Shih Holdings 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 * 0.9695+0.528 * 0.9677+0.404 * 1.3243+0.892 * 1.0824+0.115 * 0.936
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9478+4.679 * -0.021265-0.327 * 1.0093
=-2.42

* 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$1,546 Mil.
Revenue was 1833.3 + 2031.145 + 1771.686 + 1940.603 = NT$7,577 Mil.
Gross Profit was 644.273 + 798.593 + 667.251 + 805.523 = NT$2,916 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$7,245 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$20,048 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$10,426 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$861 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,260 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$7,968 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$4,005 Mil.
Net Income was 100.868 + 207.526 + 77.974 + 215.263 = NT$602 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 281.421 + 168.549 + 411.819 + 166.171 = NT$1,028 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$1,473 Mil.
Revenue was 1763.051 + 1970.459 + 1734.24 + 1532.347 = NT$7,000 Mil.
Gross Profit was 622.733 + 780.385 + 647.751 + 555.736 = NT$2,607 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$6,222 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$18,218 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$10,365 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$797 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,228 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$7,519 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$3,260 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)
=(1545.906 / 7576.734) / (1473.196 / 7000.097)
=0.204033 / 0.210454
=0.9695

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)
=(2606.605 / 7000.097) / (2915.64 / 7576.734)
=0.372367 / 0.384815
=0.9677

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 - (7245.085 + 10425.707) / 20048.024) / (1 - (6221.761 + 10364.973) / 18217.886)
=0.118577 / 0.089536
=1.3243

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
=7576.734 / 7000.097
=1.0824

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))
=(796.926 / (796.926 + 10364.973)) / (860.895 / (860.895 + 10425.707))
=0.071397 / 0.076276
=0.936

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)
=(1259.826 / 7576.734) / (1228.002 / 7000.097)
=0.166276 / 0.175426
=0.9478

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)
=((4004.7 + 7967.73) / 20048.024) / ((3260.188 + 7518.826) / 18217.886)
=0.597188 / 0.591672
=1.0093

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
=(601.631 - 0 - 1027.96) / 20048.024
=-0.021265

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.

KY Paiho Shih Holdings has a M-score of -2.42 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.42 mean?
KY Paiho Shih Holdings (TPE:8404) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.42 as of Jul. 12, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on KY Paiho Shih Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KY Paiho Shih Holdings ranks #575 out of 997 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 57.7%.
Is KY Paiho Shih Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
KY Paiho Shih Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Based on the distribution chart, KY Paiho Shih Holdings ranks #575 out of 997 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KY Paiho Shih Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KY Paiho Shih Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, KY Paiho Shih Holdings ranks #575 out of 997 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places KY Paiho Shih Holdings 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 KY Paiho Shih Holdings and its competitors. KY Paiho Shih Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KY Paiho Shih Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KY Paiho Shih Holdings (TPE:8404) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$22.47, compared to a current price of NT$16.80 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. KY Paiho Shih Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 KY Paiho Shih Holdings (TPE:8404), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.42 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 KY Paiho Shih Holdings (TPE:8404) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KY Paiho Shih Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$16.80 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$22.47. GuruFocus considers KY Paiho Shih Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8404:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.42
  • GF Value™: NT$22.47 vs. price of NT$16.80 (25.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8404 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KY Paiho Shih Holdings Business Description

Address No. 575 Ho Kang Road, Ho Mei Town, Changhua Hsien, TWN
KY Paiho Shih Holdings Corp is a textile company involved in the research and development, manufacturing, and sales of main and auxiliary materials and accessories products. It manufactures materials for footwear, garment, and medical industries. The company operates in two segments that are Production and Construction. Its products include Jacquard engineered Mesh, webbing (shoelaces), Premises (including parking space), Touch fastener, Elastic, Other, etc. The company operates in China and Vietnam, out of which of its revenue is generated from China.
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