Moda-InnoChips Co (XKRX:080420) Beneish M-Score: -2.53 (As of Aug. 26, 2026)

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XKRX:080420 Moda-InnoChips Co Ltd XKRX:080420
59 GF Score
Price ₩1,629.00
GF Value ₩1,975.25
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Moda-InnoChips Co Beneish M-Score?

Moda-InnoChips Co XKRX:080420 -1.21% 59 Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKRX:080420 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩1,975.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,407 Hardware companies, Moda-InnoChips Co ranks worse than 71.04% 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 -2.53 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKRX:080420' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.88   Med: -2.56   Max: -0.95
Current: -2.53

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Moda-InnoChips Co was -0.95. The lowest was -2.88. And the median was -2.56.


Moda-InnoChips Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Moda-InnoChips 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.

Moda-InnoChips Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Moda-InnoChips 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 -2.88 -2.08 -2.69 -2.60 -2.61

Moda-InnoChips Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -2.48 -2.55 -2.61 -2.76 -2.53

XKRX:080420 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Moda-InnoChips 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.


Moda-InnoChips Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Moda-InnoChips Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Moda-InnoChips 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 Moda-InnoChips 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 * 1.059+0.528 * 1.0552+0.404 * 1.3018+0.892 * 0.9327+0.115 * 1.03
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0053+4.679 * -0.038705-0.327 * 1.065
=-2.53

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ₩47,505 Mil.
Revenue was 93684.764 + 87556.514 + 94048.64 + 76820.302 = ₩352,110 Mil.
Gross Profit was 44228.346 + 36864.392 + 52382.718 + 33960.415 = ₩167,436 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₩178,848 Mil.
Total Assets was ₩997,129 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₩600,370 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₩25,637 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₩93,237 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₩447,726 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₩160,814 Mil.
Net Income was 1901.86 + -4980.397 + -717.988 + -9019.592 = ₩-12,816 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₩0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 7824.719 + -6744.468 + 28679.917 + -3982.891 = ₩25,777 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₩48,095 Mil.
Revenue was 91659.645 + 95548.819 + 97506.112 + 92798.173 = ₩377,513 Mil.
Gross Profit was 49321.062 + 44778.757 + 51166.648 + 44154.754 = ₩189,421 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₩184,447 Mil.
Total Assets was ₩943,099 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₩600,325 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₩26,438 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₩99,442 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₩440,257 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₩100,175 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)
=(47504.59 / 352110.22) / (48094.813 / 377512.749)
=0.134914 / 0.127399
=1.059

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)
=(189421.221 / 377512.749) / (167435.871 / 352110.22)
=0.501761 / 0.475521
=1.0552

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 - (178848.255 + 600369.518) / 997128.756) / (1 - (184447.217 + 600325.352) / 943098.602)
=0.218538 / 0.167879
=1.3018

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
=352110.22 / 377512.749
=0.9327

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))
=(26437.978 / (26437.978 + 600325.352)) / (25637.097 / (25637.097 + 600369.518))
=0.042182 / 0.040953
=1.03

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)
=(93237.334 / 352110.22) / (99441.914 / 377512.749)
=0.264796 / 0.263413
=1.0053

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)
=((160813.566 + 447725.888) / 997128.756) / ((100175.041 + 440256.579) / 943098.602)
=0.610292 / 0.573038
=1.065

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
=(-12816.117 - 0 - 25777.277) / 997128.756
=-0.038705

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.

Moda-InnoChips Co has a M-score of -2.53 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.53 mean?
Moda-InnoChips Co (XKRX:080420) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.53 as of Aug. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Moda-InnoChips Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Moda-InnoChips Co ranks #1710 out of 2407 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 71%.
Is Moda-InnoChips Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Moda-InnoChips Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Based on the distribution chart, Moda-InnoChips Co ranks #1710 out of 2407 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Moda-InnoChips Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Moda-InnoChips Co's Beneish M-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Moda-InnoChips Co ranks #1710 out of 2407 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Moda-InnoChips 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Moda-InnoChips Co and its competitors. Moda-InnoChips Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Moda-InnoChips Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moda-InnoChips Co (XKRX:080420) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩1,975.25, compared to a current price of ₩1,629.00 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Moda-InnoChips Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 9 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 Moda-InnoChips Co (XKRX:080420), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Aug. 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 Moda-InnoChips Co (XKRX:080420) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moda-InnoChips Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₩1,629.00 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩1,975.25. GuruFocus considers Moda-InnoChips Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:080420:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.53
  • GF Value™: ₩1,975.25 vs. price of ₩1,629.00 (17.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:080420 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Moda-InnoChips Co Business Description

Address 42-7, Dongsan-ro 27beon-gil, Danwon-gu, Ansan, KOR, 429-852
Moda-InnoChips Co Ltd is a Korea-based company engages in the manufacture of electronic components. It offers CMF (Common Mode Filter), CMEF (Common Mode ESD Filter), ESD/EMI filter, chip varistor, ESD clamp, ESD suppressor, resonator, sensors modules, and small-sized finished products.
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