Advanced International Multitech Co (ROCO:8938) Beneish M-Score: -2.40 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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ROCO:8938 Advanced International Multitech Co Ltd ROCO:8938
76 GF Score
Price NT$54.20
GF Value NT$70.04
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Advanced International Multitech Co Beneish M-Score?

Advanced International Multitech Co ROCO:8938 -1.45% 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.40 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8938 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$70.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 819 Travel & Leisure companies, Advanced International Multitech Co ranks worse than 68.13% 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 -2.4 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ROCO:8938' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.86   Med: -2.46   Max: -2.14
Current: -2.4

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Advanced International Multitech Co was -2.14. The lowest was -3.86. And the median was -2.46.


Advanced International Multitech Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Advanced International Multitech 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.

Advanced International Multitech Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Advanced International Multitech 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 -2.14 -2.26 -3.86 -2.40 -2.40

Advanced International Multitech 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 -2.40 -2.49 -2.53 -2.83 -2.40

ROCO:8938 vs AS, HAS, LTH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Advanced International Multitech 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.


Advanced International Multitech Co Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Advanced International Multitech Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Advanced International Multitech 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 Advanced International Multitech 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 * 1.0578+0.528 * 1.0083+0.404 * 1.0102+0.892 * 1.0855+0.115 * 0.8779
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9219+4.679 * -0.01844-0.327 * 0.9068
=-2.40

* 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$4,034 Mil.
Revenue was 4721.572 + 2801.785 + 3331.713 + 4551.584 = NT$15,407 Mil.
Gross Profit was 770.025 + 457.701 + 414.444 + 754.477 = NT$2,397 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$8,683 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$14,800 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$5,805 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$856 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$840 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$4,802 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$1,504 Mil.
Net Income was 404.355 + 212.004 + -329.204 + 662.298 = NT$949 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NT$0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -832.288 + 431.128 + 487.487 + 1136.033 = NT$1,222 Mil.
Total Receivables was NT$3,513 Mil.
Revenue was 4392.983 + 2875.603 + 3140.153 + 3784.041 = NT$14,193 Mil.
Gross Profit was 726.484 + 357.236 + 488.477 + 653.884 = NT$2,226 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$8,937 Mil.
Total Assets was NT$15,013 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NT$5,763 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NT$733 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NT$839 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$6,270 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NT$785 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)
=(4033.76 / 15406.654) / (3512.779 / 14192.78)
=0.261819 / 0.247505
=1.0578

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)
=(2226.081 / 14192.78) / (2396.647 / 15406.654)
=0.156846 / 0.155559
=1.0083

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 - (8682.797 + 5804.561) / 14799.545) / (1 - (8937.03 + 5762.593) / 15013.092)
=0.021094 / 0.02088
=1.0102

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
=15406.654 / 14192.78
=1.0855

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))
=(733.099 / (733.099 + 5762.593)) / (856.331 / (856.331 + 5804.561))
=0.112859 / 0.128561
=0.8779

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)
=(839.748 / 15406.654) / (839.144 / 14192.78)
=0.054506 / 0.059125
=0.9219

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)
=((1504.095 + 4802.434) / 14799.545) / ((784.686 + 6270.094) / 15013.092)
=0.42613 / 0.469909
=0.9068

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
=(949.453 - 0 - 1222.36) / 14799.545
=-0.01844

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.

Advanced International Multitech Co has a M-score of -2.40 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 -2.40 mean?
Advanced International Multitech Co (ROCO:8938) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.40 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Advanced International Multitech Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Advanced International Multitech Co ranks #558 out of 819 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 68.1%.
Is Advanced International Multitech Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Advanced International Multitech Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. Based on the distribution chart, Advanced International Multitech Co ranks #558 out of 819 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Advanced International Multitech Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advanced International Multitech Co's Beneish M-Score compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Advanced International Multitech Co ranks #558 out of 819 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Advanced International Multitech 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Advanced International Multitech Co and its competitors. Advanced International Multitech Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advanced International Multitech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced International Multitech Co (ROCO:8938) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$70.04, compared to a current price of NT$54.20 — trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. Advanced International Multitech Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Advanced International Multitech Co (ROCO:8938), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.40 as of Jul. 15, 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 Advanced International Multitech Co (ROCO:8938) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced International Multitech Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$54.20 is trading 22.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$70.04. GuruFocus considers Advanced International Multitech Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8938:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.40
  • GF Value™: NT$70.04 vs. price of NT$54.20 (22.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8938 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Advanced International Multitech Co Business Description

Address No.24 & 26, Chung Lin Road, Chung Lin Factory 1 / Chung Lin Factory 2, Lin Hai Industrial District, Xiaogang District, Kaohsiung City, TWN, 812
Advanced International Multitech Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company. Along with its subsidiaries, the firm is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, trading, import, and export of carbon fiber prepackaged materials, and carbon fiber products, golf balls, composites, and bicycle parts. The product portfolio of the company includes golf club heads, graphite shafts, golf club sets, golf balls, putters, and carbon fiber components for bicycles, such as forks, frames, aviation products, and composite materials. It also manufactures carbon fiber bicycles, and others. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from the Americas followed by Asia and other regions.
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