Pou Chen (TPE:9904) Beneish M-Score: -2.40 (As of Aug. 10, 2026)

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TPE:9904 Pou Chen Corp TPE:9904
81 GF Score
Price NT$24.10
GF Value NT$29.85
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Pou Chen Beneish M-Score?

Pou Chen TPE:9904 +0.84% 81 Beneish M-Score is -2.40 as of Aug. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:9904 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$29.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Pou Chen ranks worse than 59.32% 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 Pou Chen's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:9904' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.92   Med: -2.53   Max: -2.01
Current: -2.4

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Pou Chen was -2.01. The lowest was -2.92. And the median was -2.53.


Pou Chen Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pou Chen'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.

Pou Chen Beneish M-Score Chart

Pou Chen 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 -2.69 -2.61 -2.70 -2.16 -2.47

Pou Chen 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 -2.22 -2.57 -2.54 -2.47 -2.40

TPE:9904 vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Pou Chen'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.


Pou Chen Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

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

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


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Pou Chen 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 Pou Chen 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 * 1.0587+0.528 * 1.0587+0.404 * 1.2512+0.892 * 0.9249+0.115 * 1.0084
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9945+4.679 * -0.009895-0.327 * 0.9989
=-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$39,514 Mil.
Revenue was 63091.727 + 62769.301 + 58824.95 + 62775.701 = NT$247,462 Mil.
Gross Profit was 13969.64 + 14458.018 + 13811.622 + 14245.721 = NT$56,485 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$160,480 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$374,676 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$70,015 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$11,969 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$41,155 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$107,502 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$27,339 Mil.
Net Income was 2230.126 + 3131.852 + 3788.403 + 1551.522 = NT$10,702 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -4393.182 + 4441.191 + 2368.92 + 11992.466 = NT$14,409 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$40,356 Mil.
Revenue was 67030.257 + 68397.788 + 66803.825 + 65327.34 = NT$267,559 Mil.
Gross Profit was 15612.171 + 17139.615 + 16354.942 + 15548.231 = NT$64,655 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$176,056 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$361,381 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$74,183 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$12,806 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$44,745 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$90,094 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$40,100 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)
=(39513.703 / 247461.679) / (40355.743 / 267559.21)
=0.159676 / 0.150829
=1.0587

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)
=(64654.959 / 267559.21) / (56485.001 / 247461.679)
=0.241647 / 0.228258
=1.0587

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 - (160479.699 + 70014.929) / 374676.156) / (1 - (176056.193 + 74183.46) / 361381.145)
=0.384816 / 0.307546
=1.2512

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
=247461.679 / 267559.21
=0.9249

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))
=(12806.185 / (12806.185 + 74183.46)) / (11969.007 / (11969.007 + 70014.929))
=0.147215 / 0.145992
=1.0084

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)
=(41154.653 / 247461.679) / (44745.164 / 267559.21)
=0.166307 / 0.167235
=0.9945

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)
=((27339.355 + 107502.469) / 374676.156) / ((40100.395 + 90094.068) / 361381.145)
=0.359889 / 0.360269
=0.9989

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
=(10701.903 - 0 - 14409.395) / 374676.156
=-0.009895

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.

Pou Chen 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?
Pou Chen (TPE:9904) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.40 as of Aug. 10, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Pou Chen and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pou Chen ranks #592 out of 998 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 59.3%.
Is Pou Chen's Beneish M-Score too high?
Pou Chen's current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. Based on the distribution chart, Pou Chen ranks #592 out of 998 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pou Chen has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pou Chen's Beneish M-Score compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Pou Chen ranks #592 out of 998 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Pou Chen 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 Pou Chen and its competitors. Pou Chen'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 Pou Chen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pou Chen (TPE:9904) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$29.85, compared to a current price of NT$24.10 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. Pou Chen's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Pou Chen (TPE:9904), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.40 as of Aug. 10, 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 Pou Chen (TPE:9904) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pou Chen stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$24.10 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$29.85. GuruFocus considers Pou Chen to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:9904:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.40
  • GF Value™: NT$29.85 vs. price of NT$24.10 (19.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:9904 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pou Chen Business Description

Address No. 600, Section 4, Taiwan Boulevard, Xitun District, Taichung, TWN, 40764
Pou Chen Corp the manufacture and sale of various kinds of shoes and the import and export of related products and materials. The company invests in and other footwear-related companies.
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