Sentien Printing Factory Co (ROCO:8410) Beneish M-Score: -2.66 (As of Aug. 14, 2026)

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ROCO:8410 Sentien Printing Factory Co Ltd ROCO:8410
73 GF Score
Price NT$31.85
GF Value NT$57.27
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Sentien Printing Factory Co Beneish M-Score?

Sentien Printing Factory Co ROCO:8410 -0.31% 73 Beneish M-Score is -2.66 as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8410 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$57.27 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,527 Chemicals companies, Sentien Printing Factory Co ranks better than 64.83% 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 -2.66 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ROCO:8410' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.3   Med: -2.55   Max: -2.04
Current: -2.66

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sentien Printing Factory Co was -2.04. The lowest was -3.30. And the median was -2.55.


Sentien Printing Factory Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sentien Printing Factory 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.

Sentien Printing Factory Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Sentien Printing Factory Co 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 -2.99 -2.76 -2.60 -2.20 -2.66

Sentien Printing Factory Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -2.31 -2.55 -2.48 -2.66 -2.66

ROCO:8410 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sentien Printing Factory 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.


Sentien Printing Factory Co Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sentien Printing Factory Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sentien Printing Factory 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 Sentien Printing Factory 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 * 0.9597+0.528 * 1.1501+0.404 * 1.0307+0.892 * 0.9126+0.115 * 0.9492
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.049+4.679 * -0.036504-0.327 * 0.9089
=-2.66

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was NT$394 Mil.
Revenue was 193.72 + 263.377 + 288.681 + 329.529 = NT$1,075 Mil.
Gross Profit was 60.657 + 91.987 + 89.648 + 125.792 = NT$368 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$1,432 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$2,265 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$796 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$101 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$181 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$181 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$172 Mil.
Net Income was 20.878 + 63.337 + 59.683 + -43.951 = NT$100 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 43.431 + 146.644 + -11.861 + 4.422 = NT$183 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$449 Mil.
Revenue was 238.063 + 308.117 + 325.058 + 307.06 = NT$1,178 Mil.
Gross Profit was 83.589 + 118.831 + 131.803 + 129.664 = NT$464 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$1,483 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$2,323 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$802 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$96 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$189 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$257 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$141 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)
=(393.649 / 1075.307) / (449.457 / 1178.298)
=0.366081 / 0.381446
=0.9597

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)
=(463.887 / 1178.298) / (368.084 / 1075.307)
=0.393692 / 0.342306
=1.1501

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 - (1431.876 + 795.775) / 2265.233) / (1 - (1483.395 + 802.064) / 2322.85)
=0.016591 / 0.016097
=1.0307

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
=1075.307 / 1178.298
=0.9126

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))
=(95.758 / (95.758 + 802.064)) / (100.732 / (100.732 + 795.775))
=0.106656 / 0.112361
=0.9492

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)
=(181.121 / 1075.307) / (189.205 / 1178.298)
=0.168437 / 0.160575
=1.049

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)
=((172.241 + 181.232) / 2265.233) / ((141.362 + 257.442) / 2322.85)
=0.156043 / 0.171687
=0.9089

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
=(99.947 - 0 - 182.636) / 2265.233
=-0.036504

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.

Sentien Printing Factory Co has a M-score of -2.66 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.66 mean?
Sentien Printing Factory Co (ROCO:8410) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.66 as of Aug. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sentien Printing Factory Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sentien Printing Factory Co ranks #537 out of 1527 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 35.2%.
Is Sentien Printing Factory Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sentien Printing Factory Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. Based on the distribution chart, Sentien Printing Factory Co ranks #537 out of 1527 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sentien Printing Factory Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sentien Printing Factory Co's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sentien Printing Factory Co ranks #537 out of 1527 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Sentien Printing Factory Co in the upper 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Sentien Printing Factory Co and its competitors. Sentien Printing Factory Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sentien Printing Factory Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sentien Printing Factory Co (ROCO:8410) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$57.27, compared to a current price of NT$31.85 — trading 44.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. Sentien Printing Factory Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Sentien Printing Factory Co (ROCO:8410), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.66 as of Aug. 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 Sentien Printing Factory Co (ROCO:8410) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sentien Printing Factory Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$31.85 is trading 44.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$57.27. GuruFocus considers Sentien Printing Factory Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8410:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.66
  • GF Value™: NT$57.27 vs. price of NT$31.85 (44.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8410 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sentien Printing Factory Co Business Description

Address No. 85, Keji 5th Road, Annan District, Tainan, TWN, 709
Sentien Printing Factory Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company. The business of the company is in-mold film printing for the cover of consumer electronics products and heat transfer film for cases of related electronics or plastic products, including design, manufacturing, and related import-export business activities. The company has one reportable segment and is mainly engaged in single-product manufacturing and selling of Heat Transfer Film/In-mold decoration film. Its geographic markets are Taiwan, Mainland China, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Mainland China.
73GF Score

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