Cleanaway Co (TPE:8422) Beneish M-Score: -2.40 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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TPE:8422 Cleanaway Co Ltd TPE:8422
81 GF Score
Price NT$26.80
GF Value NT$15.25
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Cleanaway Co Beneish M-Score?

Cleanaway Co TPE:8422 +1.90% 81 Beneish M-Score is -2.40 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:8422 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$15.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 225 Waste Management companies, Cleanaway Co ranks worse than 67.11% 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 -2.4 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:8422' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.38   Med: -2.39   Max: -1.26
Current: -2.4

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Cleanaway Co was -1.26. The lowest was -3.38. And the median was -2.39.


Cleanaway Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cleanaway 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.

Cleanaway Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Cleanaway 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 -2.51 -2.01 -1.93 -2.51 -3.07

Cleanaway Co 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 -2.89 -2.26 -1.93 -3.07 -2.40

TPE:8422 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Cleanaway 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.


Cleanaway Co Beneish M-Score vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Cleanaway Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cleanaway 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 Cleanaway 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 * 1.0419+0.528 * 0.8586+0.404 * 0.9271+0.892 * 0.8285+0.115 * 1.0847
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1618+4.679 * 0.047591-0.327 * 0.7072
=-2.40

* 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$1,347 Mil.
Revenue was 1113.595 + 994.327 + 1055.675 + 1268.687 = NT$4,432 Mil.
Gross Profit was 536.91 + 493.595 + 514.579 + 756.32 = NT$2,301 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$6,590 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$24,070 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$15,466 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$459 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$557 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$4,147 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$7,279 Mil.
Net Income was 280.916 + 279.523 + 281.726 + 452.885 = NT$1,295 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -1220.348 + 1353.072 + 316.202 + -299.421 = NT$150 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$1,561 Mil.
Revenue was 1461.126 + 1296.507 + 1142.284 + 1450.021 = NT$5,350 Mil.
Gross Profit was 775.106 + 571.838 + 523.503 + 514.505 = NT$2,385 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$5,493 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$21,046 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$13,652 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$441 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$579 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$6,564 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$7,561 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)
=(1347.491 / 4432.284) / (1561.084 / 5349.938)
=0.304017 / 0.291795
=1.0419

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)
=(2384.952 / 5349.938) / (2301.404 / 4432.284)
=0.445791 / 0.519237
=0.8586

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 - (6590.198 + 15465.598) / 24070.396) / (1 - (5493.247 + 13652.446) / 21045.737)
=0.083696 / 0.090282
=0.9271

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
=4432.284 / 5349.938
=0.8285

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))
=(440.813 / (440.813 + 13652.446)) / (459.186 / (459.186 + 15465.598))
=0.031278 / 0.028835
=1.0847

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)
=(557.138 / 4432.284) / (578.822 / 5349.938)
=0.1257 / 0.108192
=1.1618

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)
=((7278.921 + 4146.746) / 24070.396) / ((7561.058 + 6564.368) / 21045.737)
=0.474677 / 0.671178
=0.7072

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
=(1295.05 - 0 - 149.505) / 24070.396
=0.047591

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.

Cleanaway Co has a M-score of -2.40 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 -2.40 mean?
Cleanaway Co (TPE:8422) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.40 as of Aug. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Cleanaway Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cleanaway Co ranks #151 out of 225 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is Cleanaway Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Cleanaway Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. Based on the distribution chart, Cleanaway Co ranks #151 out of 225 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cleanaway Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cleanaway Co's Beneish M-Score compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Cleanaway Co ranks #151 out of 225 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Cleanaway Co 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 Waste Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Waste Management 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 Cleanaway Co and its competitors. Cleanaway Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cleanaway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cleanaway Co (TPE:8422) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$15.25, compared to a current price of NT$26.80 — trading 75.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. Cleanaway 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 Cleanaway Co (TPE:8422), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.40 as of Aug. 11, 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 Cleanaway Co (TPE:8422) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cleanaway Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$26.80 is trading 75.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$15.25. GuruFocus considers Cleanaway Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8422:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.40
  • GF Value™: NT$15.25 vs. price of NT$26.80 (75.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8422 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cleanaway Co Business Description

Address No. 308, Zhongshan South Road, 1st Floor, Houhong Village, Gangshan District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 820
Cleanaway Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based environmental protection and waste management company engaged in the treatment, recycling, transportation, and disposal of industrial and hazardous waste. The company operates through eight reportable segments: Solidification and Excavation, Landfill, Clean-up and Transport, China Operations, Investment, Paper Manufacturing, Power Sales, and Ready-Mixed Concrete. Its services include intermediate treatment of hazardous industrial waste, landfill operations, contaminated site remediation, waste removal and transportation, and environmental protection services. The company also manufactures paper products, sells renewable energy generated from solar power, and produces ready-mixed concrete.
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