Globe Union Industrial (TPE:9934) Beneish M-Score: -2.72 (As of Aug. 09, 2026)

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TPE:9934 Globe Union Industrial Corp TPE:9934
71 GF Score
Price NT$10.95
GF Value NT$12.16
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Globe Union Industrial Beneish M-Score?

Globe Union Industrial TPE:9934 +1.86% 71 Beneish M-Score is -2.72 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:9934 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$12.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, Globe Union Industrial ranks better than 67.9% 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 -2.72 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:9934' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.7   Med: -2.73   Max: -2.12
Current: -2.72

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Globe Union Industrial was -2.12. The lowest was -3.70. And the median was -2.73.


Globe Union Industrial Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Globe Union Industrial'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.

Globe Union Industrial Beneish M-Score Chart

Globe Union Industrial 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 -2.18 -2.89 -3.18 -2.69 -2.63

Globe Union Industrial 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 -2.58 -2.75 -2.53 -2.63 -2.72

TPE:9934 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Globe Union Industrial'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.


Globe Union Industrial Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Globe Union Industrial's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Globe Union Industrial's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Globe Union Industrial 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 Globe Union Industrial 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 * 1.0353+0.528 * 0.9905+0.404 * 1.0234+0.892 * 0.9686+0.115 * 0.9632
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0067+4.679 * -0.052249-0.327 * 0.9874
=-2.72

* 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$2,679 Mil.
Revenue was 4675.859 + 4365.526 + 4300.654 + 4324.769 = NT$17,667 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1599.481 + 1413.335 + 1505.615 + 1531.057 = NT$6,049 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$10,184 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$16,132 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$4,491 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$804 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$5,443 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$6,402 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$3,221 Mil.
Net Income was 114.005 + -67.271 + -134.829 + 60.541 = NT$-28 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 6.785 + 283.089 + 82.579 + 442.875 = NT$815 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$2,671 Mil.
Revenue was 4399.029 + 4404.468 + 4556.572 + 4878.715 = NT$18,239 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1487.546 + 1405.951 + 1533.633 + 1759.095 = NT$6,186 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$10,614 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$17,149 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$5,022 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$860 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$5,582 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$8,014 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$2,346 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)
=(2678.945 / 17666.808) / (2671.259 / 18238.784)
=0.151637 / 0.14646
=1.0353

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)
=(6186.225 / 18238.784) / (6049.488 / 17666.808)
=0.33918 / 0.342421
=0.9905

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 - (10184.466 + 4491.447) / 16132.102) / (1 - (10614.347 + 5022.056) / 17148.96)
=0.090267 / 0.088201
=1.0234

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
=17666.808 / 18238.784
=0.9686

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))
=(859.913 / (859.913 + 5022.056)) / (803.737 / (803.737 + 4491.447))
=0.146195 / 0.151786
=0.9632

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)
=(5443.361 / 17666.808) / (5581.991 / 18238.784)
=0.308112 / 0.306051
=1.0067

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)
=((3220.726 + 6401.709) / 16132.102) / ((2345.814 + 8013.777) / 17148.96)
=0.596477 / 0.604094
=0.9874

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
=(-27.554 - 0 - 815.328) / 16132.102
=-0.052249

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.

Globe Union Industrial has a M-score of -2.72 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 -2.72 mean?
Globe Union Industrial (TPE:9934) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.72 as of Aug. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Globe Union Industrial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Globe Union Industrial ranks #547 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 32.1%.
Is Globe Union Industrial's Beneish M-Score too high?
Globe Union Industrial's current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. Based on the distribution chart, Globe Union Industrial ranks #547 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Globe Union Industrial has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Globe Union Industrial's Beneish M-Score compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Globe Union Industrial ranks #547 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Globe Union Industrial 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 Globe Union Industrial and its competitors. Globe Union Industrial's current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Globe Union Industrial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Globe Union Industrial (TPE:9934) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$12.16, compared to a current price of NT$10.95 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. Globe Union Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 Globe Union Industrial (TPE:9934), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.72 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 Globe Union Industrial (TPE:9934) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Globe Union Industrial stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$10.95 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$12.16. GuruFocus considers Globe Union Industrial to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:9934:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.72
  • GF Value™: NT$12.16 vs. price of NT$10.95 (10% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:9934 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Globe Union Industrial Business Description

Address No.22, Chien-Kuo Road, Tanzi District, Taichung, TWN
Globe Union Industrial Corp specializes in the manufacturing and sale of plumbing products. The main products of the company are faucets, showerheads, and vitreous china. It has two segments: Segment A: In charge of selling faucets and other plumbing products and providing related services. Segment B: In charge of manufacturing faucets and other plumbing products. The company operates through geographic segments which consist of Britain, Mainland China, United States, and Canada, and the majority of revenue comes from the United States segment.
71GF Score

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