Zimmite Taiwan (ROCO:8435) Beneish M-Score: -2.71 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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ROCO:8435 Zimmite Taiwan Ltd ROCO:8435
67 GF Score
Price NT$53.10
GF Value NT$51.47
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Zimmite Taiwan Beneish M-Score?

Zimmite Taiwan ROCO:8435 +0.38% 67 Beneish M-Score is -2.71 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8435 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$51.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,525 Chemicals companies, Zimmite Taiwan ranks better than 67.8% 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 -2.71 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ROCO:8435' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.36   Med: -2.52   Max: -2.11
Current: -2.71

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Zimmite Taiwan was -2.11. The lowest was -3.36. And the median was -2.52.


Zimmite Taiwan Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zimmite Taiwan'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.

Zimmite Taiwan Beneish M-Score Chart

Zimmite Taiwan 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 -2.11 -2.31 -2.35 -2.46 -2.71

Zimmite Taiwan 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 -2.46 -2.55 -2.58 -2.85 -2.71

ROCO:8435 vs DOW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Zimmite Taiwan'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.


Zimmite Taiwan Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Zimmite Taiwan's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


ROCO:8435
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Zimmite Taiwan 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 Zimmite Taiwan 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 * 0.9139+0.528 * 0.9555+0.404 * 0.9789+0.892 * 0.8569+0.115 * 1.0053
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1328+4.679 * -0.00461-0.327 * 0.8482
=-2.71

* 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$114.8 Mil.
Revenue was 169.175 + 149.215 + 151.653 + 147.814 = NT$617.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was 87.4 + 78.637 + 77.824 + 74.825 = NT$318.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$758.3 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$949.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$170.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$24.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$167.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$124.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$4.1 Mil.
Net Income was 36.994 + 44.61 + 16.554 + 25.755 = NT$123.9 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 49.048 + 43.717 + 33.653 + 1.874 = NT$128.3 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$146.6 Mil.
Revenue was 188.511 + 198.01 + 177.472 + 157.079 = NT$721.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was 92.156 + 90.807 + 93.751 + 78.667 = NT$355.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$792.1 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$997.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$182.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$26.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$172.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$154.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$4.7 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)
=(114.772 / 617.857) / (146.558 / 721.072)
=0.185758 / 0.20325
=0.9139

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)
=(355.381 / 721.072) / (318.686 / 617.857)
=0.492851 / 0.515792
=0.9555

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 - (758.318 + 170.745) / 949.885) / (1 - (792.112 + 182.801) / 997.244)
=0.021921 / 0.022393
=0.9789

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
=617.857 / 721.072
=0.8569

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))
=(26.379 / (26.379 + 182.801)) / (24.492 / (24.492 + 170.745))
=0.126107 / 0.125448
=1.0053

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)
=(167.638 / 617.857) / (172.7 / 721.072)
=0.271322 / 0.239505
=1.1328

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)
=((4.095 + 124.119) / 949.885) / ((4.706 + 153.984) / 997.244)
=0.134978 / 0.159129
=0.8482

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
=(123.913 - 0 - 128.292) / 949.885
=-0.00461

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.

Zimmite Taiwan has a M-score of -2.71 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 -2.71 mean?
Zimmite Taiwan (ROCO:8435) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.71 as of Jul. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Zimmite Taiwan and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zimmite Taiwan ranks #491 out of 1525 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is Zimmite Taiwan's Beneish M-Score too high?
Zimmite Taiwan's current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. Based on the distribution chart, Zimmite Taiwan ranks #491 out of 1525 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zimmite Taiwan has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zimmite Taiwan's Beneish M-Score compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Zimmite Taiwan ranks #491 out of 1525 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Zimmite Taiwan 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 Zimmite Taiwan and its competitors. Zimmite Taiwan's current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zimmite Taiwan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zimmite Taiwan (ROCO:8435) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$51.47, compared to a current price of NT$53.10 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. Zimmite Taiwan's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Zimmite Taiwan (ROCO:8435), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.71 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 Zimmite Taiwan (ROCO:8435) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zimmite Taiwan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$53.10 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$51.47. GuruFocus considers Zimmite Taiwan to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8435:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.71
  • GF Value™: NT$51.47 vs. price of NT$53.10 (3.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8435 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zimmite Taiwan Business Description

Address No.77, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Road, 5F-4, New Taipei City, TWN, 22101
Zimmite Taiwan Ltd is a Taiwan based company engaged in industrial water treatment business. It provides a comprehensive water treatment program, diagnostics, and specialty formulas. The company offered services include the production of proprietary and custom formulas, product development, after-sale product support and full technical support of industrial water treatment. The company serves a broad range of customers, including oil refineries and petrochemicals production plants, power generation plants, textile manufacturing processes, public facilities and others.
67GF Score

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