Kwong Lung Enterprise Co (ROCO:8916) Beneish M-Score: -2.15 (As of Aug. 29, 2026)

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ROCO:8916 Kwong Lung Enterprise Co Ltd ROCO:8916
78 GF Score
Price NT$41.10
GF Value NT$52.08
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kwong Lung Enterprise Co Beneish M-Score?

Kwong Lung Enterprise Co ROCO:8916 +0.24% 78 Beneish M-Score is -2.15 as of Aug. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8916 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$52.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,000 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Kwong Lung Enterprise Co ranks worse than 71.7% 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 -2.15 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ROCO:8916' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.27   Med: -2.55   Max: -1.64
Current: -2.15

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kwong Lung Enterprise Co was -1.64. The lowest was -3.27. And the median was -2.55.


Kwong Lung Enterprise Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kwong Lung Enterprise 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.

Kwong Lung Enterprise Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Kwong Lung Enterprise 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 -1.90 -2.83 -3.08 -1.94 -2.78

Kwong Lung Enterprise Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -2.83 -2.66 -2.78 -2.92 -2.15

Kwong Lung Enterprise Co Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Kwong Lung Enterprise 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.


Kwong Lung Enterprise Co Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kwong Lung Enterprise Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kwong Lung Enterprise 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 Kwong Lung Enterprise 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 * 1.263+0.528 * 1.1379+0.404 * 1.4096+0.892 * 1.0246+0.115 * 0.6666
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.029+4.679 * -0.026356-0.327 * 1.0172
=-2.15

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was NT$1,571 Mil.
Revenue was 2275.232 + 1446.336 + 2274.029 + 2164.805 = NT$8,160 Mil.
Gross Profit was 327.224 + 170.383 + 264.29 + 403.947 = NT$1,166 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$4,971 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$10,406 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$1,625 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$174 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$752 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$4,328 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$873 Mil.
Net Income was 181.491 + 26.241 + 13.876 + 210.939 = NT$433 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -315.562 + -277.794 + 728.597 + 571.556 = NT$707 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$1,214 Mil.
Revenue was 2430.253 + 1668.488 + 1645.961 + 2220.15 = NT$7,965 Mil.
Gross Profit was 410.776 + 230.755 + 255.649 + 397.661 = NT$1,295 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$5,105 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$10,137 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$2,399 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$165 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$713 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$4,202 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$779 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)
=(1570.912 / 8160.402) / (1213.948 / 7964.852)
=0.192504 / 0.152413
=1.263

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)
=(1294.841 / 7964.852) / (1165.844 / 8160.402)
=0.162569 / 0.142866
=1.1379

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 - (4970.801 + 1625.011) / 10405.743) / (1 - (5105.372 + 2398.569) / 10136.86)
=0.366137 / 0.259737
=1.4096

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
=8160.402 / 7964.852
=1.0246

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))
=(165.332 / (165.332 + 2398.569)) / (174.048 / (174.048 + 1625.011))
=0.064485 / 0.096744
=0.6666

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)
=(752.093 / 8160.402) / (713.373 / 7964.852)
=0.092164 / 0.089565
=1.029

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)
=((872.663 + 4328.089) / 10405.743) / ((779.052 + 4201.829) / 10136.86)
=0.499796 / 0.491363
=1.0172

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
=(432.547 - 0 - 706.797) / 10405.743
=-0.026356

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.

Kwong Lung Enterprise Co has a M-score of -2.15 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.15 mean?
Kwong Lung Enterprise Co (ROCO:8916) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.15 as of Aug. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kwong Lung Enterprise Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kwong Lung Enterprise Co ranks #717 out of 1000 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is Kwong Lung Enterprise Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kwong Lung Enterprise Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. Based on the distribution chart, Kwong Lung Enterprise Co ranks #717 out of 1000 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kwong Lung Enterprise Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kwong Lung Enterprise Co's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Kwong Lung Enterprise Co ranks #717 out of 1000 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kwong Lung Enterprise 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Kwong Lung Enterprise Co and its competitors. Kwong Lung Enterprise Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kwong Lung Enterprise Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kwong Lung Enterprise Co (ROCO:8916) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$52.08, compared to a current price of NT$41.10 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. Kwong Lung Enterprise Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Kwong Lung Enterprise Co (ROCO:8916), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.15 as of Aug. 29, 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 Kwong Lung Enterprise Co (ROCO:8916) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kwong Lung Enterprise Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$41.10 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$52.08. GuruFocus considers Kwong Lung Enterprise Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8916:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.15
  • GF Value™: NT$52.08 vs. price of NT$41.10 (21.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8916 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kwong Lung Enterprise Co Business Description

Address Dunhua South Road, Section 2, No. 105, 16th Floor, Da\'an District, Taipei, TWN, 10682
Kwong Lung Enterprise Co Ltd mainly manufactures and sells various feather products, including apparel, down, and bedding. Its product portfolio comprises Gore-Tex garments, S-seal waterproof clothing, down jackets, sleeping bags, padded outerwear, tents, duvets, pillow covers, bedsheets, etc. The Group's operating segments are: Apparel department, Down material department, Home textile department, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Apparel department, which is engaged in manufacturing, developing, designing, and selling apparel. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Japan, and the rest from the USA, Taiwan, China, Vietnam, and other regions.
78GF Score

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