Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co (TPE:9925) Beneish M-Score: -2.49 (As of Aug. 09, 2026)

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TPE:9925 Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co Ltd TPE:9925
88 GF Score
Price NT$40.05
GF Value NT$43.70
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co Beneish M-Score?

Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co TPE:9925 88 Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:9925 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$43.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,018 Business Services companies, Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co ranks worse than 56.19% 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 -2.49 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:9925' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.05   Med: -2.59   Max: -2.17
Current: -2.49

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co was -2.17. The lowest was -3.05. And the median was -2.59.


Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiwan Shin Kong Security 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 Shin Kong Security Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Taiwan Shin Kong Security 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 -2.95 -2.84 -2.70 -2.61 -2.51

Taiwan Shin Kong Security 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 -2.63 -2.72 -2.55 -2.51 -2.49

TPE:9925 vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Taiwan Shin Kong Security 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 Shin Kong Security Co Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Taiwan Shin Kong Security 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 Shin Kong Security 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 * 0.9934+0.528 * 1.0505+0.404 * 1.03+0.892 * 1.0496+0.115 * 0.9303
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.949+4.679 * -0.024919-0.327 * 0.913
=-2.49

* 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$808 Mil.
Revenue was 2117.745 + 2109.239 + 2035.755 + 2008.108 = NT$8,271 Mil.
Gross Profit was 681.334 + 667.544 + 677.463 + 670.592 = NT$2,697 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$10,624 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$20,457 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$4,820 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$884 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,838 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$5,163 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$257 Mil.
Net Income was 180.71 + 126.621 + 291.462 + 326.937 = NT$926 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 99.733 + 627.413 + 331.376 + 376.984 = NT$1,436 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$775 Mil.
Revenue was 1980.684 + 1967.862 + 1979.917 + 1951.402 = NT$7,880 Mil.
Gross Profit was 652.418 + 684.703 + 682.922 + 679.051 = NT$2,699 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$9,665 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$19,003 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$4,816 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$811 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$1,846 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$5,230 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$285 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)
=(807.654 / 8270.847) / (774.593 / 7879.865)
=0.097651 / 0.0983
=0.9934

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)
=(2699.094 / 7879.865) / (2696.933 / 8270.847)
=0.34253 / 0.326077
=1.0505

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 - (10623.768 + 4819.519) / 20457.431) / (1 - (9664.969 + 4816.367) / 19003.389)
=0.245101 / 0.23796
=1.03

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
=8270.847 / 7879.865
=1.0496

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))
=(811.214 / (811.214 + 4816.367)) / (883.729 / (883.729 + 4819.519))
=0.14415 / 0.154952
=0.9303

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)
=(1838.307 / 8270.847) / (1845.589 / 7879.865)
=0.222263 / 0.234216
=0.949

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)
=((257.022 + 5163.112) / 20457.431) / ((285.015 + 5229.602) / 19003.389)
=0.264947 / 0.290191
=0.913

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
=(925.73 - 0 - 1435.506) / 20457.431
=-0.024919

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 Shin Kong Security Co has a M-score of -2.49 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 -2.49 mean?
Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co (TPE:9925) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.49 as of Aug. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co ranks #572 out of 1018 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 56.2%.
Is Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co ranks #572 out of 1018 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co's Beneish M-Score compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co ranks #572 out of 1018 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Taiwan Shin Kong Security 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services 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 Shin Kong Security Co and its competitors. Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co (TPE:9925) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$43.70, compared to a current price of NT$40.05 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co (TPE:9925), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Aug. 09, 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 Shin Kong Security Co (TPE:9925) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$40.05 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$43.70. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:9925:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.49
  • GF Value™: NT$43.70 vs. price of NT$40.05 (8.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:9925 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co Business Description

Address No. 128, Xing\'ai Road, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN
Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co Ltd is a Taiwanese security systems provider. It is engaged in the design, sale, rental, installation, maintenance, repair, and inspection of fire prevention, burglary prevention, and fire protection apparatus, as well as the import and export of these products and the operation and investment of such businesses. The reportable segments of the company are the electronic services business, cash-in-transit business, stationed security business, and others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the electronic services segment which provides electronic security services.
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