Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co (TPE:9924) Beneish M-Score: -2.60 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TPE:9924 Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co Ltd TPE:9924
82 GF Score
Price NT$40.25
GF Value NT$43.79
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co Beneish M-Score?

Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co TPE:9924 +0.12% 82 Beneish M-Score is -2.60 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:9924 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$43.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co ranks better than 58.92% 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 -2.6 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:9924' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.99   Med: -2.6   Max: -2.06
Current: -2.6

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co was -2.06. The lowest was -2.99. And the median was -2.60.


Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial 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.

Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial 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 -2.27 -2.88 -2.20 -2.93 -2.60

Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co 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 -2.93 -2.77 -2.43 -2.69 -2.60

TPE:9924 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial 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.


Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial 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 Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial 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 * 0.9106+0.528 * 1.0806+0.404 * 0.6271+0.892 * 0.9185+0.115 * 1.2716
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0157+4.679 * 0.025257-0.327 * 1.0085
=-2.60

* 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$1,117 Mil.
Revenue was 1710.4 + 1977.255 + 1927.051 + 1769.316 = NT$7,384 Mil.
Gross Profit was 367.861 + 402.74 + 430.401 + 422.347 = NT$1,623 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$4,756 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$9,102 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$3,787 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$217 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$702 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$1,669 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$228 Mil.
Net Income was 146.051 + 236.524 + -48.024 + 198.937 = NT$533 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 386.62 + 60.252 + -625.163 + 481.897 = NT$304 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$1,335 Mil.
Revenue was 1936.407 + 2223.968 + 1971.444 + 1907.561 = NT$8,039 Mil.
Gross Profit was 455.182 + 565.608 + 472.837 + 416.167 = NT$1,910 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$5,802 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$9,689 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$2,939 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$218 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$752 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$1,740 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$263 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)
=(1116.805 / 7384.022) / (1335.271 / 8039.38)
=0.151246 / 0.166091
=0.9106

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)
=(1909.794 / 8039.38) / (1623.349 / 7384.022)
=0.237555 / 0.219846
=1.0806

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 - (4755.925 + 3787.013) / 9101.647) / (1 - (5801.664 + 2938.952) / 9689.031)
=0.061385 / 0.097885
=0.6271

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
=7384.022 / 8039.38
=0.9185

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))
=(218.019 / (218.019 + 2938.952)) / (217.485 / (217.485 + 3787.013))
=0.06906 / 0.05431
=1.2716

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)
=(701.523 / 7384.022) / (752.011 / 8039.38)
=0.095006 / 0.093541
=1.0157

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)
=((227.789 + 1669.485) / 9101.647) / ((262.834 + 1739.803) / 9689.031)
=0.208454 / 0.206691
=1.0085

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
=(533.488 - 0 - 303.606) / 9101.647
=0.025257

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.

Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co has a M-score of -2.60 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.60 mean?
Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co (TPE:9924) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.60 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co ranks #700 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co ranks #700 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co's Beneish M-Score compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co ranks #700 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co and its competitors. Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co (TPE:9924) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$43.79, compared to a current price of NT$40.25 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co (TPE:9924), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.60 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 Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co (TPE:9924) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$40.25 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$43.79. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:9924:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.60
  • GF Value™: NT$43.79 vs. price of NT$40.25 (8.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:9924 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co Business Description

Address No. 88, Yucai Road, Benzhou Village, Gangshan District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 820
Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of door locks and related accessories and furniture. The products of the company include commercial door locks, residential door locks, door lock parts, door closing-related products, fire door hardware, electronic door locks, flat handle locks, round handle and flat handle horn locks, auxiliary locks, interlocking locks, large handle locks, and European standard lockboxes, floor springs, and tooling. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from its customers located in the United States followed by Asia, Europe, and other regions.
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