King Chou Marine Technology Co (ROCO:4417) Beneish M-Score: -2.25 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


ROCO:4417 King Chou Marine Technology Co Ltd ROCO:4417
81 GF Score
Price NT$47.10
GF Value NT$47.82
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is King Chou Marine Technology Co Beneish M-Score?

King Chou Marine Technology Co ROCO:4417 -0.95% 81 Beneish M-Score is -2.25 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4417 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$47.82 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,001 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, King Chou Marine Technology Co ranks worse than 67.23% 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 -2.25 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for King Chou Marine Technology Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:4417' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.99   Med: -2.57   Max: -1.93
Current: -2.25

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of King Chou Marine Technology Co was -1.93. The lowest was -2.99. And the median was -2.57.


King Chou Marine Technology Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for King Chou Marine Technology 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.

King Chou Marine Technology Co Beneish M-Score Chart

King Chou Marine Technology 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 -2.60 -2.02 -2.65 -2.73 -2.25

King Chou Marine Technology 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 -2.73 -2.61 -2.13 -2.10 -2.25

King Chou Marine Technology Co Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, King Chou Marine Technology 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.


King Chou Marine Technology Co Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, King Chou Marine Technology Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where King Chou Marine Technology Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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King Chou Marine Technology 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 King Chou Marine Technology 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 * 0.8254+0.528 * 0.9344+0.404 * 2.3273+0.892 * 1.1291+0.115 * 0.8251
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9616+4.679 * -0.055614-0.327 * 0.8403
=-2.25

* 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$677 Mil.
Revenue was 951.731 + 871.624 + 860.354 + 806.553 = NT$3,490 Mil.
Gross Profit was 282.954 + 296.523 + 252.479 + 240.425 = NT$1,072 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$3,158 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$5,332 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$1,639 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$135 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$381 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$1,136 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$28 Mil.
Net Income was 120.866 + 120.467 + 177.258 + 96.513 = NT$515 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 184.553 + 150.209 + 372.633 + 104.239 = NT$812 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$726 Mil.
Revenue was 920.912 + 826.571 + 781.254 + 562.333 = NT$3,091 Mil.
Gross Profit was 275.463 + 236.439 + 237.514 + 138.026 = NT$887 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$3,045 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$5,310 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$2,036 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$137 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$351 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$1,327 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$52 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)
=(676.647 / 3490.262) / (726.05 / 3091.07)
=0.193867 / 0.234886
=0.8254

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)
=(887.442 / 3091.07) / (1072.381 / 3490.262)
=0.287099 / 0.307249
=0.9344

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 - (3158.05 + 1638.681) / 5331.89) / (1 - (3044.813 + 2036.175) / 5309.987)
=0.100369 / 0.043126
=2.3273

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
=3490.262 / 3091.07
=1.1291

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))
=(136.874 / (136.874 + 2036.175)) / (135.441 / (135.441 + 1638.681))
=0.062987 / 0.076343
=0.8251

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)
=(380.567 / 3490.262) / (350.505 / 3091.07)
=0.109037 / 0.113393
=0.9616

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)
=((27.733 + 1135.515) / 5331.89) / ((52.071 + 1326.52) / 5309.987)
=0.218168 / 0.259622
=0.8403

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
=(515.104 - 0 - 811.634) / 5331.89
=-0.055614

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.

King Chou Marine Technology Co has a M-score of -2.25 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 -2.25 mean?
King Chou Marine Technology Co (ROCO:4417) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.25 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on King Chou Marine Technology Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, King Chou Marine Technology Co ranks #673 out of 1001 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 67.2%.
Is King Chou Marine Technology Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
King Chou Marine Technology Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.25. Based on the distribution chart, King Chou Marine Technology Co ranks #673 out of 1001 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, King Chou Marine Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does King Chou Marine Technology Co's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, King Chou Marine Technology Co ranks #673 out of 1001 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places King Chou Marine Technology 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 King Chou Marine Technology Co and its competitors. King Chou Marine Technology Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is King Chou Marine Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, King Chou Marine Technology Co (ROCO:4417) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$47.82, compared to a current price of NT$47.10 — trading 1.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.25. King Chou Marine Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100. 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 King Chou Marine Technology Co (ROCO:4417), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.25 as of Jun. 28, 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 King Chou Marine Technology Co (ROCO:4417) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, King Chou Marine Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$47.10 is trading 1.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$47.82. GuruFocus considers King Chou Marine Technology Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4417:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.25
  • GF Value™: NT$47.82 vs. price of NT$47.10 (1.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4417 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


King Chou Marine Technology Co Business Description

Address No. 12, Hsingan Road, Hsinyuan Township, Kanghsi Village, Pingtung, TWN, 806
King Chou Marine Technology Co Ltd engages in the manufacturing, processing, domestic/export sales and export/import trade of a variety of fishing nets, twines and ropes. Its products include Nylon Twisted Net, Nylon Braided Net, Polyester Twisted Net, Polyster Braided Net, PE Twisted Net, Nylon Monofilament Net ( Regular and Flat type ), Nylon Multi-Mono Net, PE Braided Net, Nylon Raschel Knotless Net, Polyester Raschel Knotless Net, Nylon Super-Knot Knotless Net, PE Raschel Knotless Net, KK Raschel Knotless Net, and KK Braided Net. Its segments include King Chou, Kunshan King Chou, Vietnam King ChouIndonesia King Da, and Others.
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