Hu Lane Associate (ROCO:6279) Beneish M-Score: -2.31 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


ROCO:6279 Hu Lane Associate Inc ROCO:6279
88 GF Score
Price NT$117.50
GF Value NT$179.82
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Hu Lane Associate Beneish M-Score?

Hu Lane Associate ROCO:6279 +0.86% 88 Beneish M-Score is -2.31 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6279 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$179.82 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Vehicles & Parts companies, Hu Lane Associate ranks worse than 68.6% 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 -2.31 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ROCO:6279' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3   Med: -2.37   Max: -1.93
Current: -2.31

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hu Lane Associate was -1.93. The lowest was -3.00. And the median was -2.37.


Hu Lane Associate Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hu Lane Associate'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.

Hu Lane Associate Beneish M-Score Chart

Hu Lane Associate 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 -2.08 -1.93 -2.61 -2.20 -2.31

Hu Lane Associate 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 -2.20 -2.10 -2.42 -2.49 -2.31

ROCO:6279 vs ORLY, AZO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Hu Lane Associate'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.


Hu Lane Associate Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hu Lane Associate's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hu Lane Associate's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Hu Lane Associate 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 Hu Lane Associate 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 * 0.9655+0.528 * 1.0587+0.404 * 0.9471+0.892 * 1.1163+0.115 * 0.9499
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9623+4.679 * 0.011208-0.327 * 0.9004
=-2.31

* 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$5,143 Mil.
Revenue was 3002.025 + 2326.322 + 2167.445 + 2327.508 = NT$9,823 Mil.
Gross Profit was 936.082 + 689.32 + 726.13 + 737.721 = NT$3,089 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$9,583 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$15,764 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$5,785 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$699 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$935 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$6,411 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$40 Mil.
Net Income was 527.944 + 304.662 + 90.734 + 335.077 = NT$1,258 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 169.136 + 279.394 + 542.215 + 90.982 = NT$1,082 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$4,772 Mil.
Revenue was 2772.13 + 2144.864 + 1993.444 + 1889.781 = NT$8,800 Mil.
Gross Profit was 942.911 + 685.985 + 666.634 + 634.497 = NT$2,930 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$8,626 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$14,118 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$5,119 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$584 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$871 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$5,303 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,114 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)
=(5142.747 / 9823.3) / (4771.809 / 8800.219)
=0.523525 / 0.542238
=0.9655

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)
=(2930.027 / 8800.219) / (3089.253 / 9823.3)
=0.332949 / 0.314482
=1.0587

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 - (9583.314 + 5785.117) / 15764.145) / (1 - (8625.533 + 5118.763) / 14118.491)
=0.025102 / 0.026504
=0.9471

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
=9823.3 / 8800.219
=1.1163

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))
=(583.713 / (583.713 + 5118.763)) / (698.71 / (698.71 + 5785.117))
=0.102361 / 0.107762
=0.9499

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)
=(935.293 / 9823.3) / (870.759 / 8800.219)
=0.095212 / 0.098947
=0.9623

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)
=((40.326 + 6411.254) / 15764.145) / ((1114.16 + 5303.427) / 14118.491)
=0.409257 / 0.454552
=0.9004

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
=(1258.417 - 0 - 1081.727) / 15764.145
=0.011208

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.

Hu Lane Associate has a M-score of -2.31 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 -2.31 mean?
Hu Lane Associate (ROCO:6279) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.31 as of Jun. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hu Lane Associate and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hu Lane Associate ranks #874 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 68.6%.
Is Hu Lane Associate's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hu Lane Associate's current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. Based on the distribution chart, Hu Lane Associate ranks #874 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hu Lane Associate has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hu Lane Associate's Beneish M-Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Hu Lane Associate ranks #874 out of 1274 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hu Lane Associate 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Hu Lane Associate and its competitors. Hu Lane Associate's current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hu Lane Associate stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hu Lane Associate (ROCO:6279) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$179.82, compared to a current price of NT$117.50 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. Hu Lane Associate's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Hu Lane Associate (ROCO:6279), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.31 as of Jun. 30, 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 Hu Lane Associate (ROCO:6279) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hu Lane Associate stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$117.50 is trading 34.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$179.82. GuruFocus considers Hu Lane Associate to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6279:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.31
  • GF Value™: NT$179.82 vs. price of NT$117.50 (34.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6279 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hu Lane Associate Business Description

Address No. 1, Lane. 342, Fude 1st Road, Xizhi District, New Taipei City, TWN, 221
Hu Lane Associate Inc is a Taiwan based company principally engaged in the production and sales of terminal products of cars and motorcycles. The company offers connectors for automobiles, motorbikes, electric vehicles, extended fields, specific application purposes, rubber seals, fasten accessories, and other connectors. Some of the connectors produced are an automotive connector, manufactured housing, terminal connectors, and wiring harness connectors. The group also sells mold applicator parts and plastic accessory products. The operations of the company are carried out in China which is also its key revenue generating market, rest of Asia and other regions.
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