Daito Me Holdings Co (ROCO:8455) Beneish M-Score: -2.88 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


ROCO:8455 Daito Me Holdings Co Ltd ROCO:8455
59 GF Score
Price NT$27.75
GF Value NT$20.07
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Daito Me Holdings Co Beneish M-Score?

Daito Me Holdings Co ROCO:8455 -1.26% 59 Beneish M-Score is -2.88 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8455 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$20.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,405 Hardware companies, Daito Me Holdings Co ranks better than 78% 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 -2.88 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ROCO:8455' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.13   Med: -2.64   Max: -1.7
Current: -2.88

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Daito Me Holdings Co was -1.70. The lowest was -3.13. And the median was -2.64.


Daito Me Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daito Me Holdings 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.

Daito Me Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Daito Me Holdings 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 -2.42 -2.25 -2.50 -2.89 -2.88

Daito Me Holdings 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 -2.89 -3.05 -2.78 -2.88 -2.88

ROCO:8455 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Daito Me Holdings 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.


Daito Me Holdings Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Daito Me Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Daito Me Holdings 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 Daito Me Holdings 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 * 0.9188+0.528 * 0.6739+0.404 * 1.3558+0.892 * 0.936+0.115 * 0.9341
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0511+4.679 * -0.050502-0.327 * 0.9584
=-2.88

* 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$295 Mil.
Revenue was 277.986 + 288.865 + 313.876 + 276.282 = NT$1,157 Mil.
Gross Profit was 32.72 + 37.798 + 41.181 + 23.345 = NT$135 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$648 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$1,315 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$483 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$25 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$139 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$581 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$104 Mil.
Net Income was 0.197 + 1.338 + 7.319 + -8.232 = NT$1 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 18.254 + 38.548 + -9.587 + 19.824 = NT$67 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$343 Mil.
Revenue was 290.455 + 308.937 + 281.387 + 355.283 = NT$1,236 Mil.
Gross Profit was 20.486 + 29.26 + 18.508 + 28.967 = NT$97 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$697 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$1,334 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$499 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$24 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$142 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$592 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$133 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)
=(295.228 / 1157.009) / (343.271 / 1236.062)
=0.255165 / 0.277713
=0.9188

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)
=(97.221 / 1236.062) / (135.044 / 1157.009)
=0.078654 / 0.116718
=0.6739

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 - (647.718 + 482.558) / 1315.131) / (1 - (696.661 + 499.25) / 1334.237)
=0.14056 / 0.103674
=1.3558

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
=1157.009 / 1236.062
=0.936

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))
=(24.406 / (24.406 + 499.25)) / (25.342 / (25.342 + 482.558))
=0.046607 / 0.049896
=0.9341

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)
=(139.489 / 1157.009) / (141.775 / 1236.062)
=0.12056 / 0.114699
=1.0511

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)
=((103.856 + 581.03) / 1315.131) / ((133.153 + 591.849) / 1334.237)
=0.520774 / 0.543383
=0.9584

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
=(0.622 - 0 - 67.039) / 1315.131
=-0.050502

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.

Daito Me Holdings Co has a M-score of -2.88 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.88 mean?
Daito Me Holdings Co (ROCO:8455) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.88 as of Jul. 02, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Daito Me Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Daito Me Holdings Co ranks #529 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Daito Me Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Daito Me Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.88. Based on the distribution chart, Daito Me Holdings Co ranks #529 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Daito Me Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daito Me Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Daito Me Holdings Co ranks #529 out of 2405 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Daito Me Holdings Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Daito Me Holdings Co and its competitors. Daito Me Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daito Me Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daito Me Holdings Co (ROCO:8455) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$20.07, compared to a current price of NT$27.75 — trading 38.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.88. Daito Me Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Daito Me Holdings Co (ROCO:8455), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.88 as of Jul. 02, 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 Daito Me Holdings Co (ROCO:8455) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daito Me Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$27.75 is trading 38.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$20.07. GuruFocus considers Daito Me Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8455:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.88
  • GF Value™: NT$20.07 vs. price of NT$27.75 (38.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8455 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Daito Me Holdings Co Business Description

Address 2-7-3 Miyukicho, Aichi Prefecture, Kasugai, TWN, 486-0953
Daito Me Holdings Co Ltd along with its subsidiaries, engages in the processing and sale of electronic components and machinery equipment. The company's reportable segments are; Merchandise which generates maximum revenue and is involved in the sale of electronic components and machinery equipment; the FA segment designs, manufactures, and sells power control hardware and software; the PC segment develops, designs, and sells industrial computers; and the PCB segment is engaged in manufacturing and trading of copper clad laminate and adhesive films. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Japan and the rest from Taiwan.
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