Dae Won Kang Up Co (XKRX:000430) Beneish M-Score: -2.63 (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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XKRX:000430 Dae Won Kang Up Co Ltd XKRX:000430
77 GF Score
Price ₩3,745.00
GF Value ₩4,384.60
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Dae Won Kang Up Co Beneish M-Score?

Dae Won Kang Up Co XKRX:000430 +2.60% 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.63 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKRX:000430 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩4,384.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Vehicles & Parts companies, Dae Won Kang Up Co ranks better than 58.37% 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 Dae Won Kang Up Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XKRX:000430' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.16   Med: -2.6   Max: -2.14
Current: -2.63

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Dae Won Kang Up Co was -2.14. The lowest was -3.16. And the median was -2.60.


Dae Won Kang Up Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dae Won Kang Up 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.

Dae Won Kang Up Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Dae Won Kang Up 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 -2.41 -2.56 -2.58 -2.65 -2.67

Dae Won Kang Up 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 -2.62 -2.43 -2.59 -2.67 -2.63

XKRX:000430 vs ORLY, AZO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Dae Won Kang Up 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.


Dae Won Kang Up Co Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dae Won Kang Up Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dae Won Kang Up Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Dae Won Kang Up 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 Dae Won Kang Up 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 * 1.0163+0.528 * 1.0208+0.404 * 0.7962+0.892 * 1.1261+0.115 * 1.005
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.766+4.679 * -0.051364-0.327 * 1.0334
=-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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ₩372,934 Mil.
Revenue was 432811.233 + 405432.683 + 389954.042 + 421726.561 = ₩1,649,925 Mil.
Gross Profit was 51035.796 + 42427.421 + 35411.701 + 42460.925 = ₩171,336 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₩710,375 Mil.
Total Assets was ₩1,539,153 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₩743,539 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₩65,092 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₩72,890 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₩700,663 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₩41,238 Mil.
Net Income was 29412.907 + 22521.411 + -4994.951 + 6848.568 = ₩53,788 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₩0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 40145.349 + 28180.602 + 30430.631 + 34088.53 = ₩132,845 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₩325,872 Mil.
Revenue was 381958.89 + 420180.059 + 367782.157 + 295258.22 = ₩1,465,179 Mil.
Gross Profit was 41211.483 + 36915.549 + 38080.474 + 39103.068 = ₩155,311 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₩585,322 Mil.
Total Assets was ₩1,351,741 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₩672,397 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₩59,181 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₩84,496 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₩572,519 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₩57,966 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)
=(372933.514 / 1649924.519) / (325871.56 / 1465179.326)
=0.226031 / 0.222411
=1.0163

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)
=(155310.574 / 1465179.326) / (171335.843 / 1649924.519)
=0.106001 / 0.103845
=1.0208

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 - (710374.862 + 743539.375) / 1539153.154) / (1 - (585322.41 + 672397.005) / 1351741.131)
=0.05538 / 0.069556
=0.7962

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
=1649924.519 / 1465179.326
=1.1261

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))
=(59181.49 / (59181.49 + 672397.005)) / (65092.388 / (65092.388 + 743539.375))
=0.080896 / 0.080497
=1.005

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)
=(72889.755 / 1649924.519) / (84496.385 / 1465179.326)
=0.044178 / 0.05767
=0.766

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)
=((41237.923 + 700663.304) / 1539153.154) / ((57966.102 + 572519.013) / 1351741.131)
=0.482019 / 0.466424
=1.0334

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
=(53787.935 - 0 - 132845.112) / 1539153.154
=-0.051364

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.

Dae Won Kang Up Co has a M-score of -2.63 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.63 mean?
Dae Won Kang Up Co (XKRX:000430) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.63 as of Aug. 08, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Dae Won Kang Up Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dae Won Kang Up Co ranks #530 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 41.6%.
Is Dae Won Kang Up Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Dae Won Kang Up Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. Based on the distribution chart, Dae Won Kang Up Co ranks #530 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dae Won Kang Up Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dae Won Kang Up Co's Beneish M-Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Dae Won Kang Up Co ranks #530 out of 1273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Dae Won Kang Up 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Dae Won Kang Up Co and its competitors. Dae Won Kang Up 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 Dae Won Kang Up Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dae Won Kang Up Co (XKRX:000430) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩4,384.60, compared to a current price of ₩3,745.00 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. Dae Won Kang Up Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Dae Won Kang Up Co (XKRX:000430), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.63 as of Aug. 08, 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 Dae Won Kang Up Co (XKRX:000430) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dae Won Kang Up Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₩3,745.00 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩4,384.60. GuruFocus considers Dae Won Kang Up Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:000430:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.63
  • GF Value™: ₩4,384.60 vs. price of ₩3,745.00 (14.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:000430 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dae Won Kang Up Co Business Description

Address 114-41 Osong 1-gil, Seonggeo-eup, Seobuk-gu, Chungcheongnam-do, Cheonan-si, KOR
Dae Won Kang Up Co Ltd is a South Korea-based company engaged in manufacturing and selling various automotive and industrial springs and automotive seats. Automobile manufacturing involves industries such as steel, chemicals, nonferrous metals, electricity, electronics, rubber, glass, and plastics.
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