Xander International (ROCO:6118) Beneish M-Score: -2.37 (As of Sep. 10, 2026)

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ROCO:6118 Xander International Corp ROCO:6118
70 GF Score
Price NT$15.10
GF Value NT$24.43
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What is Xander International Beneish M-Score?

Xander International ROCO:6118 -0.66% 70 Beneish M-Score is -2.37 as of Sep. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6118 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$24.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,404 Hardware companies, Xander International ranks better than 50.12% 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 -2.37 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ROCO:6118' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.61   Med: -2.42   Max: -1.28
Current: -2.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Xander International was -1.28. The lowest was -3.61. And the median was -2.42.


Xander International Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Xander International'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.

Xander International Beneish M-Score Chart

Xander International 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 -3.15 -1.93 -2.34 -2.40 -2.29

Xander International Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -2.01 -2.08 -2.29 -2.19 -2.37

ROCO:6118 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Xander International'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.


Xander International Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Xander International 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 Xander International 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 * 0.8753+0.528 * 0.9924+0.404 * 1.1006+0.892 * 1.0494+0.115 * 0.8481
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0353+4.679 * 0.036333-0.327 * 1.0026
=-2.37

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was NT$1,472 Mil.
Revenue was 2275.503 + 2545.098 + 2709.701 + 2556.437 = NT$10,087 Mil.
Gross Profit was 114.907 + 122.141 + 155.847 + 123.754 = NT$517 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$3,528 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$3,733 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$157 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$38 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$117 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$2,598 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$6 Mil.
Net Income was -7.904 + -3.269 + 20.458 + 5.384 = NT$15 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -144.061 + -179.43 + 87.607 + 114.932 = NT$-121 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$1,603 Mil.
Revenue was 2512.763 + 2247.814 + 2417.663 + 2433.394 = NT$9,612 Mil.
Gross Profit was 114.205 + 109.854 + 135.924 + 128.593 = NT$489 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$3,433 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$3,661 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$186 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$37 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$107 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$2,525 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$22 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)
=(1472.039 / 10086.739) / (1602.549 / 9611.634)
=0.145938 / 0.16673
=0.8753

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)
=(488.576 / 9611.634) / (516.649 / 10086.739)
=0.050832 / 0.051221
=0.9924

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 - (3528.305 + 156.608) / 3732.764) / (1 - (3432.543 + 185.845) / 3661.029)
=0.012819 / 0.011647
=1.1006

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
=10086.739 / 9611.634
=1.0494

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))
=(36.622 / (36.622 + 185.845)) / (37.717 / (37.717 + 156.608))
=0.164618 / 0.194092
=0.8481

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)
=(116.623 / 10086.739) / (107.341 / 9611.634)
=0.011562 / 0.011168
=1.0353

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)
=((5.963 + 2597.954) / 3732.764) / ((22.283 + 2525.065) / 3661.029)
=0.697584 / 0.695801
=1.0026

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
=(14.669 - 0 - -120.952) / 3732.764
=0.036333

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.

Xander International has a M-score of -2.37 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 -2.37 mean?
Xander International (ROCO:6118) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.37 as of Sep. 10, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Xander International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Xander International ranks #1199 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 49.9%.
Is Xander International's Beneish M-Score too high?
Xander International's current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. Based on the distribution chart, Xander International ranks #1199 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Xander International has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xander International's Beneish M-Score compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Xander International ranks #1199 out of 2404 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Xander International 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 Xander International and its competitors. Xander International's current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xander International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xander International (ROCO:6118) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$24.43, compared to a current price of NT$15.10 — trading 38.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. Xander International's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Xander International (ROCO:6118), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.37 as of Sep. 10, 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 Xander International (ROCO:6118) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xander International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$15.10 is trading 38.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$24.43. GuruFocus considers Xander International to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6118:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.37
  • GF Value™: NT$24.43 vs. price of NT$15.10 (38.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6118 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Xander International Business Description

Address No.531, Zhongzheng Road, 5 Floor, Xindian District, Taipei, TWN, 231
Xander International Corp main business is acting agency and distributing electronic components, integrated circuits, and computer equipment. The company's products are ViewSonic LSD400HD Laser, ViewSonic CDE4314-2C 4K Commercial Monitor, Acer HL6810G 4K UHD Laser Projector, SUN SOURCE SUN1800 Mobile Stand, SUN SOURCE SUN-T100M TV Stand, ViewSonic IFP6541-1-1C Interactive Display, VIVITEK DU5053Z-ST2W Laser Projector, BENQ InstaShow VS25 Button Kit VS25T, VIVITEK DU5051Z-ST1W Laser Projector, etc. The company has single operating segment. The company has presence in Taiwan, Hong Kong and China, Vietnam. The company has presence in Taiwan.
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