Synbio Tech (ROCO:1295) Beneish M-Score: -1.87 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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ROCO:1295 Synbio Tech Inc ROCO:1295
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What is Synbio Tech Beneish M-Score?

Synbio Tech ROCO:1295 -3.77% 44 Beneish M-Score is -1.87 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:1295 with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 824 Biotechnology companies, Synbio Tech ranks worse than 65.05% 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 -1.87 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ROCO:1295' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.09   Med: -1.98   Max: -1.87
Current: -1.87

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Synbio Tech was -1.87. The lowest was -2.09. And the median was -1.98.


Synbio Tech Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Synbio Tech'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.

Synbio Tech Beneish M-Score Chart

Synbio Tech Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.09 -1.87

Synbio Tech Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 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 -2.09 0.00 -2.07 -2.03 -1.87

ROCO:1295 vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Synbio Tech'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.


Synbio Tech Beneish M-Score vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Synbio Tech's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Synbio Tech's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Synbio Tech 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 Synbio Tech 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 * 0.973+0.528 * 1.0226+0.404 * 2.2743+0.892 * 1.0497+0.115 * 1.3441
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0171+4.679 * 0.010573-0.327 * 1.0677
=-1.87

* 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$115 Mil.
Revenue was 284.544 + 211.287 + 309.113 + 233.724 = NT$1,039 Mil.
Gross Profit was 142.199 + 107.152 + 180.119 + 125.727 = NT$555 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$770 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$3,085 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$2,171 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$79 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$238 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$640 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,048 Mil.
Net Income was 42.268 + 31.762 + 62.569 + 39.369 = NT$176 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 62.536 + 27.79 + 31.838 + 21.184 = NT$143 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$113 Mil.
Revenue was 246.456 + 273.367 + 240.955 + 228.705 = NT$989 Mil.
Gross Profit was 127.636 + 145.385 + 141.473 + 126.35 = NT$541 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$766 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$2,345 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$1,530 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$76 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$223 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$411 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$790 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)
=(115.306 / 1038.668) / (112.889 / 989.483)
=0.111013 / 0.114089
=0.973

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)
=(540.844 / 989.483) / (555.197 / 1038.668)
=0.546593 / 0.534528
=1.0226

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 - (770.075 + 2170.633) / 3085.253) / (1 - (765.733 + 1530.474) / 2344.504)
=0.04685 / 0.0206
=2.2743

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
=1038.668 / 989.483
=1.0497

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))
=(76.042 / (76.042 + 1530.474)) / (79.231 / (79.231 + 2170.633))
=0.047333 / 0.035216
=1.3441

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)
=(237.953 / 1038.668) / (222.878 / 989.483)
=0.229094 / 0.225247
=1.0171

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)
=((1048.146 + 639.769) / 3085.253) / ((790.094 + 411.213) / 2344.504)
=0.547091 / 0.512393
=1.0677

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
=(175.968 - 0 - 143.348) / 3085.253
=0.010573

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.

Synbio Tech has a M-score of -1.87 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 -1.87 mean?
Synbio Tech (ROCO:1295) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.87 as of Jul. 17, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Synbio Tech and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Synbio Tech ranks #536 out of 824 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 65%.
Is Synbio Tech's Beneish M-Score too high?
Synbio Tech's current Beneish M-Score is -1.87. Based on the distribution chart, Synbio Tech ranks #536 out of 824 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Synbio Tech has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synbio Tech's Beneish M-Score compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Synbio Tech ranks #536 out of 824 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Synbio Tech 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Biotechnology 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 Synbio Tech and its competitors. Synbio Tech's current Beneish M-Score is -1.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synbio Tech stock overvalued right now?
Synbio Tech (ROCO:1295) has a current Beneish M-Score of -1.87. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.87. Synbio Tech's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 10 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 Synbio Tech (ROCO:1295), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.87 as of Jul. 17, 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.

Synbio Tech Business Description

Address No.82, Beiling 6th Road, Luzhu District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 821
Synbio Tech Inc focus on functional research and manufacturing of probiotics for human health and economic animals. It has two reportable segments, Taiwan and Mainland China Segment to engage in the production and R&D technologies of the Taiwan Segment, including the production and sales of concentrated fermentation liquid, lactobacillus plantarum solid drinks, and lactobacillus plantarum granules for animal husbandry. It generates majority of revenue from Taiwan segment includes production and sale of lactobacillus plantarum powder, lactobacillus plantarum fermentation derivative products, probiotics dietary supplements, probiotics products for pets and economic animals, and probiotics products. It has presence in Taiwan, China, Southeast Asia, and Others.
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