Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co (ROCO:2644) Beneish M-Score: 1.81 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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ROCO:2644 Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co Ltd ROCO:2644
54 GF Score
Price NT$83.90
GF Value NT$131.51
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co Beneish M-Score?

Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co ROCO:2644 -0.36% 54 Beneish M-Score is 1.81 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:2644 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$131.51 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Aerospace & Defense companies, Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co ranks worse than 96.32% 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 1.81 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

ROCO:2644' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.05   Med: -2.58   Max: 1.81
Current: 1.81

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co was 1.81. The lowest was -3.05. And the median was -2.58.


Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jong Shyn Shipbuilding 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.

Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.18 -3.05 -2.58 -2.64 1.81

Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.58 0.00 -2.64 0.00 1.81

ROCO:2644 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Jong Shyn Shipbuilding 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.


Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co Beneish M-Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Jong Shyn Shipbuilding 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 Jong Shyn Shipbuilding 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 * 0.8861+0.528 * 0.8737+0.404 * 9.3541+0.892 * 1.2691+0.115 * 0.9126
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.867+4.679 * 0.178573-0.327 * 1.0102
=1.81

* 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$2,505 Mil.
Revenue was NT$6,130 Mil.
Gross Profit was NT$434 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$7,062 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$10,533 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$2,364 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$289 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$142 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$5,221 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$3,839 Mil.
Net Income was NT$30 Mil.
Gross Profit was NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was NT$-1,851 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$2,228 Mil.
Revenue was NT$4,830 Mil.
Gross Profit was NT$298 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$7,144 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$9,793 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$2,538 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$280 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$129 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$6,981 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,356 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)
=(2505.255 / 6129.692) / (2227.697 / 4829.989)
=0.408708 / 0.461222
=0.8861

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)
=(298.438 / 4829.989) / (433.52 / 6129.692)
=0.061789 / 0.070725
=0.8737

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 - (7061.588 + 2364.22) / 10533.396) / (1 - (7144.104 + 2538.406) / 9792.593)
=0.10515 / 0.011241
=9.3541

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
=6129.692 / 4829.989
=1.2691

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))
=(280.452 / (280.452 + 2538.406)) / (289.276 / (289.276 + 2364.22))
=0.099491 / 0.109017
=0.9126

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)
=(142.283 / 6129.692) / (129.314 / 4829.989)
=0.023212 / 0.026773
=0.867

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)
=((3839.211 + 5220.851) / 10533.396) / ((1356.323 + 6981.128) / 9792.593)
=0.860127 / 0.851404
=1.0102

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
=(29.535 - 0 - -1851.449) / 10533.396
=0.178573

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.

Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co has a M-score of 1.81 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of 1.81 mean?
Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co (ROCO:2644) has a Beneish M-Score of 1.81 as of Jul. 23, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co ranks #314 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 96.3%.
Is Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co's current Beneish M-Score is 1.81. Based on the distribution chart, Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co ranks #314 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co's Beneish M-Score compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co ranks #314 out of 326 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Jong Shyn Shipbuilding 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co and its competitors. Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co's current Beneish M-Score is 1.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co (ROCO:2644) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$131.51, compared to a current price of NT$83.90 — trading 36.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 1.81. Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 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 Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co (ROCO:2644), the current Beneish M-Score is 1.81 as of Jul. 23, 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 Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co (ROCO:2644) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$83.90 is trading 36.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$131.51. GuruFocus considers Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:2644:

  • Beneish M-Score: 1.81
  • GF Value™: NT$131.51 vs. price of NT$83.90 (36.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:2644 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co Business Description

Address No. 77, Shangzhu Lane, Zhongzhou 3rd Road, Shangzhuli, Cijin District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 805301
Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of ship vessels. The construction categories include patrol ships, lifeguard boats, passenger ships, oil and chemical tankers, high-tech research vessels, ultra-low temperature fridge vessels, yachts, and all kinds of fishing boats and others. Its services include Shipbuilding; Ship and Yacht repairing; Shaft Processing and Yacht Maintenance.
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