Holiday Entertainment Co (TPE:9943) Beneish M-Score: -2.63 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


TPE:9943 Holiday Entertainment Co Ltd TPE:9943
82 GF Score
Price NT$57.10
GF Value NT$85.95
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Holiday Entertainment Co Beneish M-Score?

Holiday Entertainment Co TPE:9943 82 Beneish M-Score is -2.63 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:9943 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$85.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 823 Travel & Leisure companies, Holiday Entertainment Co ranks worse than 50.3% 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 -2.63 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Holiday Entertainment Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:9943' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.26   Med: -2.3   Max: 1.74
Current: -2.63

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Holiday Entertainment Co was 1.74. The lowest was -3.26. And the median was -2.30.


Holiday Entertainment Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Holiday Entertainment 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.

Holiday Entertainment Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Holiday Entertainment 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 -1.37 1.74 -2.51 -2.08 -2.63

Holiday Entertainment 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 -2.08 -2.11 -2.43 -2.28 -2.63

TPE:9943 vs AS, HAS, LTH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Holiday Entertainment 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.


Holiday Entertainment Co Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Holiday Entertainment Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Holiday Entertainment Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Holiday Entertainment 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 Holiday Entertainment 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 * 1.0413+0.528 * 1.029+0.404 * 0.9572+0.892 * 0.9274+0.115 * 1.1458
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9806+4.679 * -0.024629-0.327 * 1.0695
=-2.63

* 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$333 Mil.
Revenue was 596.259 + 565.972 + 560.72 + 690.781 = NT$2,414 Mil.
Gross Profit was 327.144 + 264.805 + 266.859 + 357.24 = NT$1,216 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$1,457 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$5,508 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$1,943 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$310 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$809 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$649 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$626 Mil.
Net Income was 198.552 + 95.849 + -2.583 + 165.158 = NT$457 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 202.459 + 139.24 + 61.257 + 189.669 = NT$593 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$345 Mil.
Revenue was 646 + 625.232 + 643.157 + 688.294 = NT$2,603 Mil.
Gross Profit was 328.07 + 314.476 + 332.263 + 374.507 = NT$1,349 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$1,568 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$5,662 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$1,831 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$343 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$890 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$689 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$536 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)
=(333.166 / 2413.732) / (344.995 / 2602.683)
=0.138029 / 0.132554
=1.0413

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)
=(1349.316 / 2602.683) / (1216.048 / 2413.732)
=0.518433 / 0.503804
=1.029

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 - (1456.894 + 1942.663) / 5507.642) / (1 - (1567.524 + 1830.757) / 5662.439)
=0.382756 / 0.399856
=0.9572

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
=2413.732 / 2602.683
=0.9274

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))
=(342.647 / (342.647 + 1830.757)) / (309.946 / (309.946 + 1942.663))
=0.157655 / 0.137594
=1.1458

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)
=(809.435 / 2413.732) / (890.057 / 2602.683)
=0.335346 / 0.341977
=0.9806

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)
=((625.846 + 648.636) / 5507.642) / ((536.215 + 688.892) / 5662.439)
=0.231402 / 0.216357
=1.0695

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
=(456.976 - 0 - 592.625) / 5507.642
=-0.024629

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.

Holiday Entertainment Co has a M-score of -2.63 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 -2.63 mean?
Holiday Entertainment Co (TPE:9943) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.63 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Holiday Entertainment Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Holiday Entertainment Co ranks #414 out of 823 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is Holiday Entertainment Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Holiday Entertainment Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. Based on the distribution chart, Holiday Entertainment Co ranks #414 out of 823 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Holiday Entertainment Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holiday Entertainment Co's Beneish M-Score compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Holiday Entertainment Co ranks #414 out of 823 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Holiday Entertainment 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Holiday Entertainment Co and its competitors. Holiday Entertainment Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Holiday Entertainment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holiday Entertainment Co (TPE:9943) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$85.95, compared to a current price of NT$57.10 — trading 33.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. Holiday Entertainment Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Holiday Entertainment Co (TPE:9943), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.63 as of Jun. 25, 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 Holiday Entertainment Co (TPE:9943) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holiday Entertainment Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$57.10 is trading 33.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$85.95. GuruFocus considers Holiday Entertainment Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:9943:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.63
  • GF Value™: NT$85.95 vs. price of NT$57.10 (33.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:9943 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Holiday Entertainment Co Business Description

Address Section 5, Zhongxiao East Road, 4th Floor, No. 293, Xinyi District, Taipei, TWN, 293
Holiday Entertainment Co Ltd is mainly engaged in providing audio-visual and singing equipment, along with operating audiovisual and karaoke facilities and related restaurants. The company is involved in the trading of audio-visual equipment and supplies, as well as publishing audio tapes and records, and conducting performing arts activities. In addition, it undertakes advertising operations. The business operates through two reportable segments: Audiovisual and Singing Equipment, and Copy and Royalty Business, with the majority of its revenue generated from the Audiovisual and Singing Equipment segment.
82GF Score

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