TSG Development Co (ROCO:3521) Beneish M-Score: -2.23 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


ROCO:3521 TSG Development Co Ltd ROCO:3521
58 GF Score
Price NT$12.10
GF Value NT$10.12
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is TSG Development Co Beneish M-Score?

TSG Development Co ROCO:3521 58 Beneish M-Score is -2.23 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3521 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$10.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,699 Construction companies, TSG Development Co ranks worse than 67.27% 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 -2.23 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ROCO:3521' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.55   Med: -2.28   Max: -1.64
Current: -2.23

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of TSG Development Co was -1.64. The lowest was -3.55. And the median was -2.28.


TSG Development Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TSG Development 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.

TSG Development Co Beneish M-Score Chart

TSG Development 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 -2.33 -2.59 -3.53 -2.81 -2.23

TSG Development 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 -2.81 -2.83 -4.95 -2.76 -2.23

ROCO:3521 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, TSG Development 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.


TSG Development Co Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, TSG Development Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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TSG Development 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 TSG Development 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 * 1.4988+0.528 * -0.6222+0.404 * 1.5704+0.892 * 1.5831+0.115 * 0.1506
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.3445+4.679 * -0.044452-0.327 * 0.7147
=-2.23

* 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$40.3 Mil.
Revenue was 11.179 + 36.716 + 181.067 + 17.844 = NT$246.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was -4.498 + -0.42 + 60.39 + -8.382 = NT$47.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$1,276.6 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$1,800.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$11.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$11.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$71.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$313.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$4.2 Mil.
Net Income was -17.117 + 27.393 + 18.613 + -38.055 = NT$-9.2 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -6.237 + -19.376 + 92.158 + 4.328 = NT$70.9 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$17.0 Mil.
Revenue was 4.347 + 19.968 + 34.142 + 97.44 = NT$155.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was -5.725 + 0.224 + -10.446 + -2.56 = NT$-18.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$1,258.1 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$1,704.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$137.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$11.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$130.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$135.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$286.2 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)
=(40.303 / 246.806) / (16.985 / 155.897)
=0.163298 / 0.10895
=1.4988

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)
=(-18.507 / 155.897) / (47.09 / 246.806)
=-0.118713 / 0.190798
=-0.6222

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 - (1276.583 + 11.009) / 1800.585) / (1 - (1258.111 + 136.96) / 1704.256)
=0.284904 / 0.181419
=1.5704

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
=246.806 / 155.897
=1.5831

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))
=(11.642 / (11.642 + 136.96)) / (11.932 / (11.932 + 11.009))
=0.078343 / 0.520117
=0.1506

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)
=(71.031 / 246.806) / (130.248 / 155.897)
=0.287801 / 0.835475
=0.3445

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)
=((4.194 + 313.947) / 1800.585) / ((286.176 + 135.161) / 1704.256)
=0.176688 / 0.247226
=0.7147

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
=(-9.166 - 0 - 70.873) / 1800.585
=-0.044452

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.

TSG Development Co has a M-score of -2.23 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 -2.23 mean?
TSG Development Co (ROCO:3521) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.23 as of Jun. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on TSG Development Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, TSG Development Co ranks #1143 out of 1699 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 67.3%.
Is TSG Development Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
TSG Development Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.23. Based on the distribution chart, TSG Development Co ranks #1143 out of 1699 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, TSG Development Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TSG Development Co's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, TSG Development Co ranks #1143 out of 1699 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places TSG Development 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 TSG Development Co and its competitors. TSG Development Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TSG Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TSG Development Co (ROCO:3521) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$10.12, compared to a current price of NT$12.10 — trading 19.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.23. TSG Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 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 TSG Development Co (ROCO:3521), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.23 as of Jun. 29, 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 TSG Development Co (ROCO:3521) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TSG Development Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$12.10 is trading 19.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$10.12. GuruFocus considers TSG Development Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3521:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.23
  • GF Value™: NT$10.12 vs. price of NT$12.10 (19.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3521 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


TSG Development Co Business Description

Address 25th Floor, No. 502, Jiuru 1st Road, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City, Taipei, TWN, 235
TSG Development Co Ltd Formerly Datavan International Corp is engaged in the research and development, design, manufacture and sale of endpoint sales system software and hardware, import and export of computer information equipment and its peripheral equipment parts and accessories, and development and sale of residential and buildings for lease, investment in construction of public works and real estate trading. It operates in two reportable operating segments: Technology Business Division; and Construction Business Division, which earns majority of the revenue from real estate construction and related sales management services and other businesses. Geographically, its operations are spread across Asia, Europe, Americas and Other with majority of the revenue generating from Asia.
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