Tang Eng Iron Works Co (ROCO:2035) Beneish M-Score: -1.37 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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ROCO:2035 Tang Eng Iron Works Co Ltd ROCO:2035
44 GF Score
Price NT$27.15
GF Value NT$23.81
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Tang Eng Iron Works Co Beneish M-Score?

Tang Eng Iron Works Co ROCO:2035 +0.18% 44 Beneish M-Score is -1.37 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:2035 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$23.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 587 Steel companies, Tang Eng Iron Works Co ranks worse than 84.84% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.37 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Tang Eng Iron Works Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:2035' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.98   Med: -2.19   Max: 142.71
Current: -1.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tang Eng Iron Works Co was 142.71. The lowest was -3.98. And the median was -2.19.


Tang Eng Iron Works Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tang Eng Iron Works 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.

Tang Eng Iron Works Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Tang Eng Iron Works 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 -1.82 142.71 -3.98 0.06 -1.37

Tang Eng Iron Works 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 0.06 -0.45 -2.82 -2.18 -1.37

ROCO:2035 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Tang Eng Iron Works 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.


Tang Eng Iron Works Co Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Tang Eng Iron Works Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tang Eng Iron Works Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


ROCO:2035
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Tang Eng Iron Works 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 Tang Eng Iron Works 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 * 3.1068+0.528 * 0.3083+0.404 * 1.0159+0.892 * 0.7878+0.115 * 0.9593
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2342+4.679 * -0.038471-0.327 * 1.1583
=-1.37

* 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$110 Mil.
Revenue was 2035.922 + 2430.539 + 2608.222 + 2527.745 = NT$9,602 Mil.
Gross Profit was -299.743 + -272.02 + -391.692 + -288.834 = NT$-1,252 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$3,367 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$17,452 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$3,471 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$219 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$291 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$3,037 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$8,470 Mil.
Net Income was -394.156 + -368.382 + -463 + -426.922 = NT$-1,652 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -1015.427 + 257.833 + 527.427 + -750.906 = NT$-981 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$45 Mil.
Revenue was 3290.71 + 3203.319 + 3080.161 + 2615.203 = NT$12,189 Mil.
Gross Profit was -246.131 + -187.874 + 60.298 + -116.434 = NT$-490 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$3,625 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$17,723 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$3,488 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$211 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$300 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$2,939 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$7,150 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)
=(110.293 / 9602.428) / (45.07 / 12189.393)
=0.011486 / 0.003697
=3.1068

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)
=(-490.141 / 12189.393) / (-1252.289 / 9602.428)
=-0.04021 / -0.130414
=0.3083

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 - (3367.26 + 3471.393) / 17451.886) / (1 - (3625.215 + 3488.183) / 17723.463)
=0.608142 / 0.598645
=1.0159

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
=9602.428 / 12189.393
=0.7878

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))
=(210.762 / (210.762 + 3488.183)) / (219.218 / (219.218 + 3471.393))
=0.056979 / 0.059399
=0.9593

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)
=(291.26 / 9602.428) / (299.562 / 12189.393)
=0.030332 / 0.024576
=1.2342

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)
=((8470 + 3036.994) / 17451.886) / ((7150 + 2938.952) / 17723.463)
=0.659355 / 0.569243
=1.1583

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
=(-1652.46 - 0 - -981.073) / 17451.886
=-0.038471

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.

Tang Eng Iron Works Co has a M-score of -1.37 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.37 mean?
Tang Eng Iron Works Co (ROCO:2035) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.37 as of Jul. 17, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tang Eng Iron Works Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tang Eng Iron Works Co ranks #498 out of 587 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 84.8%.
Is Tang Eng Iron Works Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Tang Eng Iron Works Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.37. Based on the distribution chart, Tang Eng Iron Works Co ranks #498 out of 587 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tang Eng Iron Works Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tang Eng Iron Works Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Tang Eng Iron Works Co ranks #498 out of 587 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Tang Eng Iron Works 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 Steel company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Steel 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 Tang Eng Iron Works Co and its competitors. Tang Eng Iron Works Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tang Eng Iron Works Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tang Eng Iron Works Co (ROCO:2035) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$23.81, compared to a current price of NT$27.15 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.37. Tang Eng Iron Works Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Tang Eng Iron Works Co (ROCO:2035), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.37 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.

Is Tang Eng Iron Works Co (ROCO:2035) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tang Eng Iron Works Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$27.15 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$23.81. GuruFocus considers Tang Eng Iron Works Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:2035:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.37
  • GF Value™: NT$23.81 vs. price of NT$27.15 (14% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:2035 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tang Eng Iron Works Co Business Description

Address No.4 Yanhai 2nd Road, Xiaogang District, Hsiao Kang, Kaohsiung, TWN, 81260
Tang Eng Iron Works Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and trading of stainless steel products. Its products include Anti-bacterial Stainless-Steel Coils and Products; Crimped Steel Board; Anti-bacterial Stainless-Steel Products; Duplex Stainless Steel; and Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steel. The company has only one reportable segment: the stainless steel segment that mainly manufactures and trades stainless steel products.
44GF Score

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