Poindus Systems (ROCO:6599) Beneish M-Score: -3.20 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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ROCO:6599 Poindus Systems Corp ROCO:6599
84 GF Score
Price NT$40.30
GF Value NT$57.37
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Poindus Systems Beneish M-Score?

Poindus Systems ROCO:6599 84 Beneish M-Score is -3.20 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6599 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$57.37 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,408 Hardware companies, Poindus Systems ranks better than 87.54% 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 -3.2 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ROCO:6599' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.61   Med: -2.65   Max: -1.1
Current: -3.2

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Poindus Systems was -1.10. The lowest was -3.61. And the median was -2.65.


Poindus Systems Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Poindus Systems'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.

Poindus Systems Beneish M-Score Chart

Poindus Systems 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 -1.10 -2.72 -2.48 -1.56 -3.20

Poindus Systems 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 -2.48 0.00 -1.56 0.00 -3.20

ROCO:6599 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Poindus Systems'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.


Poindus Systems Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Poindus Systems 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 Poindus Systems 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 * 0.5749+0.528 * 1.0235+0.404 * 0.8029+0.892 * 1.1152+0.115 * 0.9305
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0287+4.679 * -0.072469-0.327 * 1.0344
=-3.20

* 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$147 Mil.
Revenue was NT$1,307 Mil.
Gross Profit was NT$312 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$884 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$952 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$38 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$21 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$226 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$342 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$9 Mil.
Net Income was NT$55 Mil.
Gross Profit was NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was NT$124 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$229 Mil.
Revenue was NT$1,172 Mil.
Gross Profit was NT$287 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$842 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$916 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$38 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$19 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$197 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$309 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$17 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)
=(146.961 / 1306.565) / (229.231 / 1171.602)
=0.112479 / 0.195656
=0.5749

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)
=(286.74 / 1171.602) / (312.443 / 1306.565)
=0.244742 / 0.239133
=1.0235

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 - (883.868 + 38.303) / 951.736) / (1 - (842.128 + 38.226) / 915.784)
=0.031064 / 0.038688
=0.8029

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
=1306.565 / 1171.602
=1.1152

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))
=(18.664 / (18.664 + 38.226)) / (20.858 / (20.858 + 38.303))
=0.328072 / 0.352563
=0.9305

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)
=(226.248 / 1306.565) / (197.215 / 1171.602)
=0.173162 / 0.168329
=1.0287

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)
=((8.504 + 342.365) / 951.736) / ((17.062 + 309.325) / 915.784)
=0.368662 / 0.356402
=1.0344

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
=(54.971 - 0 - 123.942) / 951.736
=-0.072469

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.

Poindus Systems has a M-score of -3.20 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 -3.20 mean?
Poindus Systems (ROCO:6599) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.20 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Poindus Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Poindus Systems ranks #300 out of 2408 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is Poindus Systems' Beneish M-Score too high?
Poindus Systems' current Beneish M-Score is -3.20. Based on the distribution chart, Poindus Systems ranks #300 out of 2408 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Poindus Systems has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Poindus Systems' Beneish M-Score compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Poindus Systems ranks #300 out of 2408 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Poindus Systems in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Poindus Systems and its competitors. Poindus Systems's current Beneish M-Score is -3.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Poindus Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poindus Systems (ROCO:6599) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$57.37, compared to a current price of NT$40.30 — trading 29.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.20. Poindus Systems' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 Poindus Systems (ROCO:6599), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.20 as of Jul. 14, 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 Poindus Systems (ROCO:6599) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poindus Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$40.30 is trading 29.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$57.37. GuruFocus considers Poindus Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6599:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.20
  • GF Value™: NT$57.37 vs. price of NT$40.30 (29.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6599 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Poindus Systems Business Description

Address Lane 77, Xing-Ai Road, 5th Floor, No 59, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 114
Poindus Systems Corp is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the development and manufacture of All In One point of sale (POS) terminals, industrial displays, and box controllers. The company offers products such as panel personal computers (PCs), tablets, displays and box PCs, as well as table service units, kiosk, and other custom products. Its products are used in hospitality, retail, medical, and industrial applications.
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