Planet Technology (ROCO:6263) Beneish M-Score: -2.42 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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ROCO:6263 Planet Technology Corp ROCO:6263
88 GF Score
Price NT$157.50
GF Value NT$145.58
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Planet Technology Beneish M-Score?

Planet Technology ROCO:6263 -0.94% 88 Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6263 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$145.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,407 Hardware companies, Planet Technology ranks worse than 54.05% 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 -2.42 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ROCO:6263' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.76   Med: -2.45   Max: -0.66
Current: -2.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Planet Technology was -0.66. The lowest was -2.76. And the median was -2.45.


Planet Technology Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Planet 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.

Planet Technology Beneish M-Score Chart

Planet 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 -2.52 -2.76 -2.21 -0.66 -2.42

Planet 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 -0.66 -2.57 -2.65 -2.46 -2.42

ROCO:6263 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Planet 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.


Planet Technology Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


ROCO:6263
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Planet 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 Planet 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 * 1.0782+0.528 * 1.007+0.404 * 1.035+0.892 * 1.0024+0.115 * 0.8753
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0573+4.679 * -0.004562-0.327 * 0.9735
=-2.42

* 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$155 Mil.
Revenue was 498.243 + 447.222 + 480.422 + 458.399 = NT$1,884 Mil.
Gross Profit was 238.653 + 199.848 + 221.13 + 219.473 = NT$879 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$2,027 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$2,209 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$118 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$35 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$160 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$378 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$68 Mil.
Net Income was 151.294 + 116.888 + 120.126 + 131.523 = NT$520 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 134.398 + 99.495 + 110.114 + 185.904 = NT$530 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$143 Mil.
Revenue was 496.631 + 459.666 + 497.563 + 425.862 = NT$1,880 Mil.
Gross Profit was 235.429 + 217.115 + 236.207 + 194.326 = NT$883 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$2,002 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$2,192 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$128 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$32 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$151 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$366 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$88 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)
=(155.005 / 1884.286) / (143.411 / 1879.722)
=0.082262 / 0.076294
=1.0782

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)
=(883.077 / 1879.722) / (879.104 / 1884.286)
=0.469791 / 0.466545
=1.007

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 - (2026.658 + 117.924) / 2209.408) / (1 - (2001.709 + 127.834) / 2191.673)
=0.029341 / 0.028348
=1.035

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
=1884.286 / 1879.722
=1.0024

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))
=(32.287 / (32.287 + 127.834)) / (35.297 / (35.297 + 117.924))
=0.201641 / 0.230367
=0.8753

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)
=(160.391 / 1884.286) / (151.325 / 1879.722)
=0.08512 / 0.080504
=1.0573

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)
=((67.8 + 378.148) / 2209.408) / ((88.48 + 365.917) / 2191.673)
=0.20184 / 0.207329
=0.9735

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
=(519.831 - 0 - 529.911) / 2209.408
=-0.004562

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.

Planet Technology has a M-score of -2.42 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 -2.42 mean?
Planet Technology (ROCO:6263) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.42 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Planet Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Planet Technology ranks #1301 out of 2407 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is Planet Technology's Beneish M-Score too high?
Planet Technology's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Based on the distribution chart, Planet Technology ranks #1301 out of 2407 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Planet Technology has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Planet Technology's Beneish M-Score compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Planet Technology ranks #1301 out of 2407 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Planet 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 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 Planet Technology and its competitors. Planet Technology's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Planet Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Planet Technology (ROCO:6263) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$145.58, compared to a current price of NT$157.50 — trading 8.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Planet Technology's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 8 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 Planet Technology (ROCO:6263), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.42 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 Planet Technology (ROCO:6263) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Planet Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$157.50 is trading 8.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$145.58. GuruFocus considers Planet Technology to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6263:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.42
  • GF Value™: NT$145.58 vs. price of NT$157.50 (8.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6263 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Planet Technology Business Description

Address No. 96, Minquan Road, 8th Floor, Xindian District, New Taipei, TWN, 231
Planet Technology Corp is engaged in the business of import and export of computers and peripheral equipment, internet equipment and software, as well as research and development, manufacturing and trading. The Group focuses on the research, development, manufacturing, and sales of network equipment and peripheral equipment, and operates in only a single industry.
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