Argosy Research (ROCO:3217) Beneish M-Score: -2.60 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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ROCO:3217 Argosy Research Inc ROCO:3217
91 GF Score
Price NT$147.50
GF Value NT$202.57
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Argosy Research Beneish M-Score?

Argosy Research ROCO:3217 -4.84% 91 Beneish M-Score is -2.60 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3217 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$202.57 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 2,406 Hardware companies, Argosy Research ranks better than 60.89% 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 -2.6 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ROCO:3217' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.88   Med: -2.51   Max: -2.01
Current: -2.6

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Argosy Research was -2.01. The lowest was -2.88. And the median was -2.51.


Argosy Research Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Argosy Research'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.

Argosy Research Beneish M-Score Chart

Argosy Research 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 -2.01 -2.88 -2.41 -2.43 -2.60

Argosy Research 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 -2.43 -2.46 -2.50 -2.47 -2.60

ROCO:3217 vs APH, GLW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Argosy Research'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.


Argosy Research Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Argosy Research 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 Argosy Research 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 * 0.9034+0.528 * 1.003+0.404 * 0.7775+0.892 * 1.1944+0.115 * 1.1428
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9629+4.679 * -0.01917-0.327 * 1.1389
=-2.60

* 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$1,406 Mil.
Revenue was 1040.379 + 1130.581 + 1053.725 + 923.726 = NT$4,148 Mil.
Gross Profit was 519.635 + 578.196 + 507.412 + 464.141 = NT$2,069 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$4,081 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$6,149 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$989 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$126 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$517 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$1,390 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$5 Mil.
Net Income was 290.047 + 378.853 + 207.336 + 266.811 = NT$1,143 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 515.079 + 239.24 + 85.404 + 421.191 = NT$1,261 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$1,303 Mil.
Revenue was 958.065 + 1040.609 + 792.33 + 682.333 = NT$3,473 Mil.
Gross Profit was 484.862 + 543.991 + 395.117 + 313.826 = NT$1,738 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$3,626 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$5,892 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$937 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$139 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$450 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$1,165 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$8 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)
=(1405.627 / 4148.411) / (1302.705 / 3473.337)
=0.338835 / 0.375059
=0.9034

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)
=(1737.796 / 3473.337) / (2069.384 / 4148.411)
=0.500325 / 0.498838
=1.003

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 - (4080.806 + 989.188) / 6148.559) / (1 - (3626.054 + 936.914) / 5892.486)
=0.175418 / 0.225629
=0.7775

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
=4148.411 / 3473.337
=1.1944

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))
=(139.442 / (139.442 + 936.914)) / (126.473 / (126.473 + 989.188))
=0.12955 / 0.113361
=1.1428

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)
=(517.485 / 4148.411) / (449.989 / 3473.337)
=0.124743 / 0.129555
=0.9629

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)
=((4.798 + 1389.536) / 6148.559) / ((8.314 + 1165.025) / 5892.486)
=0.226774 / 0.199125
=1.1389

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
=(1143.047 - 0 - 1260.914) / 6148.559
=-0.01917

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.

Argosy Research has a M-score of -2.60 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 -2.60 mean?
Argosy Research (ROCO:3217) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.60 as of Jul. 18, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Argosy Research and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Argosy Research ranks #941 out of 2406 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is Argosy Research's Beneish M-Score too high?
Argosy Research's current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. Based on the distribution chart, Argosy Research ranks #941 out of 2406 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Argosy Research has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argosy Research's Beneish M-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Argosy Research ranks #941 out of 2406 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Argosy Research 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 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 Argosy Research and its competitors. Argosy Research's current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Argosy Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argosy Research (ROCO:3217) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$202.57, compared to a current price of NT$147.50 — trading 27.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. Argosy Research's overall GF Score™ is 91/100. 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 Argosy Research (ROCO:3217), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.60 as of Jul. 18, 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 Argosy Research (ROCO:3217) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argosy Research stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$147.50 is trading 27.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$202.57. GuruFocus considers Argosy Research to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3217:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.60
  • GF Value™: NT$202.57 vs. price of NT$147.50 (27.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3217 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Argosy Research Business Description

Address No. 15-3, Neo Pu South Road, Xiangshan District, Hsinchu, TWN, 300
Argosy Research Inc is engaged in the manufacture and sale of electronic components and electronic connectors as its main business item. It has developed the following electronics connector categories: USB3.1 Type-C, DDR3/4/5(SO-DIMM & Long DIMM), M.2(NGFF), Mini PCIe, LVDS, RF Coaxial, Battery, and Injection/Molding Parts (Housing) in various and customizable specifications and products, among others. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Asia and the rest from the Americas and other regions.
91GF Score

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