Vate Technology (ROCO:5344) Beneish M-Score: -1.00 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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ROCO:5344 Vate Technology Corp Ltd ROCO:5344
64 GF Score
Price NT$16.20
GF Value NT$20.22
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Vate Technology Beneish M-Score?

Vate Technology ROCO:5344 +3.18% 64 Beneish M-Score is -1.00 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5344 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$20.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 987 Semiconductors companies, Vate Technology ranks worse than 89.87% 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 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

ROCO:5344' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.66   Med: -2.53   Max: 1.59
Current: -1

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Vate Technology was 1.59. The lowest was -3.66. And the median was -2.53.


Vate Technology Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vate Technology'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.

Vate Technology Beneish M-Score Chart

Vate Technology 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 -3.06 -1.45 -2.43 -3.66 -1.00

Vate Technology 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 -3.66 -3.09 -2.73 -1.83 -1.00

ROCO:5344 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Vate Technology'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.


Vate Technology Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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Vate Technology 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 Vate Technology 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 * 1.1918+0.528 * 3.7787+0.404 * 1.3577+0.892 * 0.9647+0.115 * 0.8487
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2149+4.679 * -0.043105-0.327 * 1.0568
=-1.00

* 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$108.5 Mil.
Revenue was 93.805 + 84.913 + 89.729 + 71.784 = NT$340.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was 9.145 + 1.13 + 9.303 + -0.133 = NT$19.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$296.1 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$635.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$331.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$55.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$53.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$96.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$29.5 Mil.
Net Income was 0.015 + -6.77 + -14.645 + -9.716 = NT$-31.1 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 0.628 + 23.034 + -11.175 + -16.212 = NT$-3.7 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$94.3 Mil.
Revenue was 83.904 + 94.727 + 88.479 + 85.556 = NT$352.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was 13.772 + 22.131 + 22.14 + 18.118 = NT$76.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$320.7 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$657.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$330.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$45.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$45.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$86.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$37.1 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)
=(108.457 / 340.231) / (94.332 / 352.666)
=0.318775 / 0.267483
=1.1918

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)
=(76.161 / 352.666) / (19.445 / 340.231)
=0.215958 / 0.057152
=3.7787

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 - (296.127 + 331.031) / 635.446) / (1 - (320.692 + 330.425) / 657.433)
=0.013043 / 0.009607
=1.3577

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
=340.231 / 352.666
=0.9647

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))
=(45.513 / (45.513 + 330.425)) / (55.074 / (55.074 + 331.031))
=0.121065 / 0.14264
=0.8487

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)
=(53.561 / 340.231) / (45.698 / 352.666)
=0.157425 / 0.129579
=1.2149

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)
=((29.474 + 96.489) / 635.446) / ((37.058 + 86.26) / 657.433)
=0.198228 / 0.187575
=1.0568

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
=(-31.116 - 0 - -3.725) / 635.446
=-0.043105

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.

Vate Technology has a M-score of -1.00 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.00 mean?
Vate Technology (ROCO:5344) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.00 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Vate Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vate Technology ranks #887 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 89.9%.
Is Vate Technology's Beneish M-Score too high?
Vate Technology's current Beneish M-Score is -1.00. Based on the distribution chart, Vate Technology ranks #887 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vate Technology has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vate Technology's Beneish M-Score compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Vate Technology ranks #887 out of 987 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Vate Technology 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Semiconductors 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 Vate Technology and its competitors. Vate Technology's current Beneish M-Score is -1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vate Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vate Technology (ROCO:5344) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$20.22, compared to a current price of NT$16.20 — trading 19.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.00. Vate Technology's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Vate Technology (ROCO:5344), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.00 as of Jul. 15, 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 Vate Technology (ROCO:5344) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vate Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$16.20 is trading 19.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$20.22. GuruFocus considers Vate Technology to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5344:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.00
  • GF Value™: NT$20.22 vs. price of NT$16.20 (19.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5344 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vate Technology Business Description

Address No. 9, Lixing 5th Road, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, TWN
Vate Technology Corp Ltd is engaged in providing integrated circuit chip testing services and the trading of lighting equipment and fixtures. The company's services include CP testing service, FT Testing Service, SLT Testing Service, CIS Testing Service, and Back End Service. It operates in single segment of testing and processing of electronic components and the sales of lighting fixtures, using testing equipment to provide IC and wafer testing services and LED lighting fixture sales and installation services. Geographically it operates in Taiwan.
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