Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co (TPE:9939) Beneish M-Score: -2.78 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TPE:9939 Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co Ltd TPE:9939
88 GF Score
Price NT$129.00
GF Value NT$147.09
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co Beneish M-Score?

Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co TPE:9939 +0.39% 88 Beneish M-Score is -2.78 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:9939 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$147.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 373 Packaging & Containers companies, Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co ranks better than 72.92% 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 -2.78 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TPE:9939' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.27   Med: -2.66   Max: -2.14
Current: -2.78

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co was -2.14. The lowest was -3.27. And the median was -2.66.


Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise 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 Hon Chuan Enterprise Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise 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 -2.57 -2.51 -2.75 -2.14 -2.78

Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise 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 -2.14 -2.17 -2.61 -2.68 -2.78

TPE:9939 vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise 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 Hon Chuan Enterprise Co Beneish M-Score vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise 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 Hon Chuan Enterprise 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 * 0.9557+0.528 * 0.9912+0.404 * 1.0264+0.892 * 1.0165+0.115 * 1.1412
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9416+4.679 * -0.061448-0.327 * 1.0578
=-2.78

* 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$4,925 Mil.
Revenue was 5977.669 + 7928.323 + 7690.683 + 7280.191 = NT$28,877 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1239.489 + 1912.369 + 1715.93 + 1557.772 = NT$6,426 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$15,366 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$46,797 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$29,549 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$2,511 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$2,294 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$13,851 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$12,129 Mil.
Net Income was 444.578 + 870.587 + 687.456 + 688.568 = NT$2,691 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 2055.043 + 1649.256 + 1193.388 + 669.077 = NT$5,567 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$5,070 Mil.
Revenue was 6541.483 + 7894.551 + 7495.233 + 6476.897 = NT$28,408 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1281.278 + 1754.827 + 1748.74 + 1480.982 = NT$6,266 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$15,606 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$43,081 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$25,787 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$2,531 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$2,396 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$11,969 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$10,641 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)
=(4925.161 / 28876.866) / (5069.743 / 28408.164)
=0.170557 / 0.178461
=0.9557

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)
=(6265.827 / 28408.164) / (6425.56 / 28876.866)
=0.220564 / 0.222516
=0.9912

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 - (15366.269 + 29549.122) / 46796.984) / (1 - (15606.18 + 25786.916) / 43080.632)
=0.040208 / 0.039172
=1.0264

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
=28876.866 / 28408.164
=1.0165

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))
=(2531.045 / (2531.045 + 25786.916)) / (2510.978 / (2510.978 + 29549.122))
=0.089379 / 0.078321
=1.1412

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)
=(2293.719 / 28876.866) / (2396.382 / 28408.164)
=0.079431 / 0.084355
=0.9416

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)
=((12129.217 + 13850.791) / 46796.984) / ((10640.778 + 11969.399) / 43080.632)
=0.555164 / 0.524834
=1.0578

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
=(2691.189 - 0 - 5566.764) / 46796.984
=-0.061448

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 Hon Chuan Enterprise Co has a M-score of -2.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.78 mean?
Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co (TPE:9939) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.78 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co ranks #101 out of 373 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co ranks #101 out of 373 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co's Beneish M-Score compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co ranks #101 out of 373 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Hon Chuan Enterprise Co and its competitors. Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co (TPE:9939) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$147.09, compared to a current price of NT$129.00 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 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 Hon Chuan Enterprise Co (TPE:9939), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.78 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 Hon Chuan Enterprise Co (TPE:9939) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$129.00 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$147.09. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:9939:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.78
  • GF Value™: NT$147.09 vs. price of NT$129.00 (12.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:9939 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co Business Description

Address 2nd Road, No. 6, Industrial Park, Xitun District, Taichung, TWN
Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of packaging products. Its primary product categories include plastic and aluminum caps used for beverages and can liners, polyethylene terephthalate bottles used to produce water bottles, and labels for consumer products. The Group also sells tobacco and liquor packaging, as well as cigarette filters and paper. In addition, Taiwan Hon Chuan sells packaging equipment used to produce caps, bottles, labels, and fill bottles. Its reportable segments are: Foreign Subsidiaries, which generate the maximum revenue, and Domestic. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from its customers in Taiwan, followed by China, Southeast Asia, and other regions.
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