Twister5 Co (ROCO:7826) Beneish M-Score: -2.09 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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ROCO:7826 Twister5 Co Ltd ROCO:7826
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What is Twister5 Co Beneish M-Score?

Twister5 Co ROCO:7826 19 Beneish M-Score is -2.09 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:7826 with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,630 Software companies, Twister5 Co ranks worse than 73.69% 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 -2.09 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Twister5 Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:7826' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.09   Med: -2.09   Max: -2.09
Current: -2.09

During the past 3 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Twister5 Co was -2.09. The lowest was -2.09. And the median was -2.09.

Twister5 Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Twister5 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.

Twister5 Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Twister5 Co Annual Data
Trend Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 -2.09

Twister5 Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Beneish M-Score 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.09

ROCO:7826 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Twister5 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.

Twister5 Co Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Twister5 Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Twister5 Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Twister5 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 Twister5 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 * 0.8521+0.528 * 1.3638+0.404 * 0.5781+0.892 * 1.303+0.115 * 1.33
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9867+4.679 * 0.023273-0.327 * 0.7393
=-2.09

* 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$22.4 Mil.
Revenue was NT$131.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was NT$43.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$192.8 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$204.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$10.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$0.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$31.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$34.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$0.0 Mil.
Net Income was NT$3.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was NT$0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was NT$-1.7 Mil.
 Total Receivables was NT$20.2 Mil.
Revenue was NT$101.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was NT$45.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$132.9 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$140.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$7.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$0.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$24.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$31.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$0.0 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)
=(22.395 / 131.574) / (20.169 / 100.976)
=0.170208 / 0.199741
=0.8521

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)
=(45.59 / 100.976) / (43.557 / 131.574)
=0.451493 / 0.331046
=1.3638

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 - (192.768 + 10.949) / 204.013) / (1 - (132.883 + 6.999) / 140.234)
=0.001451 / 0.00251
=0.5781

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
=131.574 / 100.976
=1.303

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))
=(0.45 / (0.45 + 6.999)) / (0.521 / (0.521 + 10.949))
=0.060411 / 0.045423
=1.33

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)
=(31.065 / 131.574) / (24.161 / 100.976)
=0.236103 / 0.239275
=0.9867

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)
=((0 + 34.187) / 204.013) / ((0 + 31.788) / 140.234)
=0.167573 / 0.226678
=0.7393

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
=(3.029 - 0 - -1.719) / 204.013
=0.023273

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.

Twister5 Co has a M-score of -2.09 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 -2.09 mean?
Twister5 Co (ROCO:7826) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.09 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Twister5 Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Twister5 Co ranks #1938 out of 2630 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 73.7%.
Is Twister5 Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Twister5 Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.09. Based on the distribution chart, Twister5 Co ranks #1938 out of 2630 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Twister5 Co has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Twister5 Co's Beneish M-Score compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Twister5 Co ranks #1938 out of 2630 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Twister5 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 Twister5 Co and its competitors. Twister5 Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Twister5 Co stock overvalued right now?
Twister5 Co (ROCO:7826) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.09. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.09. Twister5 Co's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 3 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 Twister5 Co (ROCO:7826), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.09 as of Jul. 21, 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.

Twister5 Co Business Description

Address Songde Road, 12th Floor, No. 159, Xinyi District, Taipei, TWN, 110
Twister5 Co Ltd is a full-service application security and an authorized distribution partner of Cloudflare. The group provides security protection, such as CDN acceleration, DDoS defense, WAF, etc. It combines the self-developed BDE big data monitoring and analysis platform to integrate application layer security records and alarm functions. Its products are BDE, Cloudflare, and VERSA. The group's solutions include Cloud Security monitoring, Cloud Security Services, and Cloud and Computing Services.
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