Yiho International Co (ROCO:7590) Beneish M-Score: -0.40 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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ROCO:7590 Yiho International Co Ltd ROCO:7590
54 GF Score
Price NT$18.50
GF Value NT$90.00
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Yiho International Co Beneish M-Score?

Yiho International Co ROCO:7590 -0.54% 54 Beneish M-Score is -0.40 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:7590 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$90.00 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,699 Construction companies, Yiho International Co ranks worse than 94.94% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -0.4 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

ROCO:7590' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2   Med: -1.34   Max: -0.4
Current: -0.4

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Yiho International Co was -0.40. The lowest was -2.00. And the median was -1.34.


Yiho International Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yiho International 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.

Yiho International Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Yiho International Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.06 -1.92 -1.47 -2.00 -0.40

Yiho International Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 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 -1.47 0.00 -2.00 0.00 -0.40

ROCO:7590 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Yiho International 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.


Yiho International Co Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Yiho International Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Yiho International 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 Yiho International 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 * 0.3419+0.528 * 1.9023+0.404 * 1.0063+0.892 * 3.4704+0.115 * 0.874
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.415+4.679 * -0.020366-0.327 * 0.9548
=-0.40

* 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$2,629 Mil.
Revenue was NT$2,798 Mil.
Gross Profit was NT$407 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$3,233 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$5,883 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$2,053 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$147 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$258 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$2,500 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,602 Mil.
Net Income was NT$68 Mil.
Gross Profit was NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was NT$188 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$2,216 Mil.
Revenue was NT$806 Mil.
Gross Profit was NT$223 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$2,982 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$5,157 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$1,655 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$103 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$179 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$2,086 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,680 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)
=(2629.031 / 2798.369) / (2215.919 / 806.35)
=0.939487 / 2.748086
=0.3419

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)
=(223.052 / 806.35) / (406.91 / 2798.369)
=0.276619 / 0.14541
=1.9023

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 - (3232.535 + 2053.417) / 5883.102) / (1 - (2981.835 + 1654.728) / 5156.721)
=0.101503 / 0.10087
=1.0063

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
=2798.369 / 806.35
=3.4704

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))
=(102.748 / (102.748 + 1654.728)) / (147.194 / (147.194 + 2053.417))
=0.058463 / 0.066888
=0.874

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)
=(257.896 / 2798.369) / (179.054 / 806.35)
=0.092159 / 0.222055
=0.415

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)
=((1601.736 + 2499.593) / 5883.102) / ((1679.53 + 2085.597) / 5156.721)
=0.697137 / 0.73014
=0.9548

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
=(68.118 - 0 - 187.934) / 5883.102
=-0.020366

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.

Yiho International Co has a M-score of -0.40 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -0.40 mean?
Yiho International Co (ROCO:7590) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.40 as of Jul. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Yiho International Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Yiho International Co ranks #1613 out of 1699 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 94.9%.
Is Yiho International Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Yiho International Co's current Beneish M-Score is -0.40. Based on the distribution chart, Yiho International Co ranks #1613 out of 1699 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Yiho International Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yiho International Co's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Yiho International Co ranks #1613 out of 1699 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Yiho International 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Yiho International Co and its competitors. Yiho International Co's current Beneish M-Score is -0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yiho International Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yiho International Co (ROCO:7590) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$90.00, compared to a current price of NT$18.50 — trading 79.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.40. Yiho International Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Yiho International Co (ROCO:7590), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.40 as of Jul. 16, 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 Yiho International Co (ROCO:7590) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yiho International Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$18.50 is trading 79.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$90.00. GuruFocus considers Yiho International Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:7590:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.40
  • GF Value™: NT$90.00 vs. price of NT$18.50 (79.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:7590 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yiho International Co Business Description

Address No. 55, Zhongzheng 3rd Road, 26 Floor-2, Xinxing District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 800
Yiho International Co Ltd is engaged in several projects including financing and construction of solar power plants, acquisition and sales of electricity, land financing and construction financing, and vehicle leasing.
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