Taiwan Auto-Design Co (ROCO:6791) Beneish M-Score: -2.43 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)


ROCO:6791 Taiwan Auto-Design Co ROCO:6791
94 GF Score
Price NT$108.50
GF Value NT$124.66
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Taiwan Auto-Design Co Beneish M-Score?

Taiwan Auto-Design Co ROCO:6791 94 Beneish M-Score is -2.43 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6791 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$124.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,631 Software companies, Taiwan Auto-Design Co ranks worse than 57.24% 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 -2.43 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Taiwan Auto-Design Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:6791' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.92   Med: -2.21   Max: -1.81
Current: -2.43

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Taiwan Auto-Design Co was -1.81. The lowest was -2.92. And the median was -2.21.


Taiwan Auto-Design Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiwan Auto-Design Co'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.

Taiwan Auto-Design Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Taiwan Auto-Design Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -2.92 -1.81 -1.99 -2.43

Taiwan Auto-Design Co 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 -1.99 -2.26 -2.49 -2.10 -2.43

ROCO:6791 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Taiwan Auto-Design Co'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.


Taiwan Auto-Design Co Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Taiwan Auto-Design Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Auto-Design Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Taiwan Auto-Design Co 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 Taiwan Auto-Design Co 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 * 0.9031+0.528 * 0.9362+0.404 * 0.6638+0.892 * 1.1926+0.115 * 0.8414
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2587+4.679 * 0.036543-0.327 * 0.9094
=-2.43

* 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$277.4 Mil.
Revenue was 225.011 + 215.293 + 184.132 + 181.181 = NT$805.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was 95.441 + 84.819 + 80.202 + 70.018 = NT$330.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$671.6 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$875.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$133.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$25.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$180.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$322.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$25.3 Mil.
Net Income was 16.65 + 26.828 + 24.213 + 19.123 = NT$86.8 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 42.965 + -37.241 + -2.784 + 51.894 = NT$54.8 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$257.5 Mil.
Revenue was 189.79 + 183.361 + 155.714 + 146.648 = NT$675.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was 80.745 + 59.972 + 62.473 + 56.237 = NT$259.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$614.4 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$847.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$131.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$20.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$120.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$339.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$31.0 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)
=(277.35 / 805.617) / (257.522 / 675.513)
=0.34427 / 0.381224
=0.9031

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)
=(259.427 / 675.513) / (330.48 / 805.617)
=0.384044 / 0.41022
=0.9362

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 - (671.55 + 133.646) / 875.141) / (1 - (614.4 + 131.321) / 847.796)
=0.079924 / 0.1204
=0.6638

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
=805.617 / 675.513
=1.1926

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))
=(20.242 / (20.242 + 131.321)) / (25.217 / (25.217 + 133.646))
=0.133555 / 0.158734
=0.8414

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)
=(180.628 / 805.617) / (120.332 / 675.513)
=0.224211 / 0.178134
=1.2587

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)
=((25.311 + 322.679) / 875.141) / ((30.953 + 339.767) / 847.796)
=0.397639 / 0.437275
=0.9094

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
=(86.814 - 0 - 54.834) / 875.141
=0.036543

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.

Taiwan Auto-Design Co has a M-score of -2.43 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.43 mean?
Taiwan Auto-Design Co (ROCO:6791) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.43 as of Jul. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Taiwan Auto-Design Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Auto-Design Co ranks #1506 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is Taiwan Auto-Design Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Taiwan Auto-Design Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Auto-Design Co ranks #1506 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Taiwan Auto-Design Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Auto-Design Co's Beneish M-Score compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Taiwan Auto-Design Co ranks #1506 out of 2631 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Taiwan Auto-Design Co 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Taiwan Auto-Design Co and its competitors. Taiwan Auto-Design Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Auto-Design Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Auto-Design Co (ROCO:6791) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$124.66, compared to a current price of NT$108.50 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. Taiwan Auto-Design Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Taiwan Auto-Design Co (ROCO:6791), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.43 as of Jul. 13, 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 Taiwan Auto-Design Co (ROCO:6791) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Auto-Design Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$108.50 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$124.66. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Auto-Design Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6791:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.43
  • GF Value™: NT$124.66 vs. price of NT$108.50 (13% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6791 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Taiwan Auto-Design Co Business Description

Address Xianmin Boulevard, 11th Floor, No. 68, Section 2, Banqiao District, New Taipei City, TWN, 22065
Taiwan Auto-Design Co provides high-speed parallel computing and cloud application development. Through cloud technology, its customers can flexibly apply software and build a knowledge platform combined with big data analysis.
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