ALFOT Technologies Co (ROCO:4553) Beneish M-Score: -2.24 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)


ROCO:4553 ALFOT Technologies Co Ltd ROCO:4553
57 GF Score
Price NT$16.95
GF Value NT$21.71
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is ALFOT Technologies Co Beneish M-Score?

ALFOT Technologies Co ROCO:4553 57 Beneish M-Score is -2.24 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4553 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$21.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,912 Industrial Products companies, ALFOT Technologies Co ranks worse than 66.83% 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 -2.24 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ROCO:4553' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.05   Med: -2.23   Max: -1.81
Current: -2.24

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of ALFOT Technologies Co was -1.81. The lowest was -3.05. And the median was -2.23.


ALFOT Technologies Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ALFOT Technologies 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.

ALFOT Technologies Co Beneish M-Score Chart

ALFOT Technologies 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 -2.98 -1.89 -2.21 -1.95 -2.24

ALFOT Technologies Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.21 0.00 -1.95 0.00 -2.24

ROCO:4553 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, ALFOT Technologies 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.


ALFOT Technologies Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ALFOT Technologies Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ALFOT Technologies 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 ALFOT Technologies 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 * 1.4789+0.528 * 1.4381+0.404 * 0.2169+0.892 * 1.0193+0.115 * 1.5083
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9616+4.679 * -0.035324-0.327 * 1.1033
=-2.24

* 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$165 Mil.
Revenue was NT$1,018 Mil.
Gross Profit was NT$95 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$660 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$1,538 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$831 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$70 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$89 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$777 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$187 Mil.
Net Income was NT$-22 Mil.
Gross Profit was NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was NT$32 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$109 Mil.
Revenue was NT$999 Mil.
Gross Profit was NT$134 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$694 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$1,421 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$529 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$70 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$91 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$644 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$163 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)
=(164.896 / 1017.949) / (109.387 / 998.675)
=0.161988 / 0.109532
=1.4789

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)
=(133.625 / 998.675) / (94.71 / 1017.949)
=0.133802 / 0.09304
=1.4381

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 - (660.365 + 831.364) / 1538.168) / (1 - (694.442 + 528.894) / 1421.123)
=0.030191 / 0.139177
=0.2169

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
=1017.949 / 998.675
=1.0193

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))
=(70.468 / (70.468 + 528.894)) / (70.285 / (70.285 + 831.364))
=0.117572 / 0.077952
=1.5083

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)
=(89.475 / 1017.949) / (91.288 / 998.675)
=0.087897 / 0.091409
=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)
=((186.95 + 776.55) / 1538.168) / ((163.138 + 643.682) / 1421.123)
=0.626395 / 0.567734
=1.1033

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
=(-22.269 - 0 - 32.066) / 1538.168
=-0.035324

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.

ALFOT Technologies Co has a M-score of -2.24 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 -2.24 mean?
ALFOT Technologies Co (ROCO:4553) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.24 as of Jul. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on ALFOT Technologies Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ALFOT Technologies Co ranks #1946 out of 2912 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 66.8%.
Is ALFOT Technologies Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
ALFOT Technologies Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. Based on the distribution chart, ALFOT Technologies Co ranks #1946 out of 2912 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ALFOT Technologies Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ALFOT Technologies Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ALFOT Technologies Co ranks #1946 out of 2912 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places ALFOT Technologies 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 ALFOT Technologies Co and its competitors. ALFOT Technologies Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ALFOT Technologies Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ALFOT Technologies Co (ROCO:4553) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$21.71, compared to a current price of NT$16.95 — trading 21.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. ALFOT Technologies Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 ALFOT Technologies Co (ROCO:4553), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.24 as of Jul. 13, 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 ALFOT Technologies Co (ROCO:4553) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ALFOT Technologies Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$16.95 is trading 21.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$21.71. GuruFocus considers ALFOT Technologies Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4553:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.24
  • GF Value™: NT$21.71 vs. price of NT$16.95 (21.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4553 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ALFOT Technologies Co Business Description

Address No. 7, Road 20, Baoshanli Industrial Park, Nantun District, Taichung, TWN, 40850
ALFOT Technologies Co Ltd is engaged in the project for the manufacturing, designing, sales, and OEM of aluminum forging products. Its products include Forged suspension arms, Aluminium forged bicycle products, Aluminium forged hub and Aluminium forged hook among others.
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