Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL (BKK:METCO) Beneish M-Score: -2.83 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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BKK:METCO Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL BKK:METCO
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What is Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL Beneish M-Score?

Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL BKK:METCO +1.01% 65 Beneish M-Score is -2.83 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates BKK:METCO with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿205.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,403 Hardware companies, Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL ranks better than 77.69% 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 -2.83 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BKK:METCO' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.51   Med: -2.82   Max: -1.66
Current: -2.83

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL was -1.66. The lowest was -3.51. And the median was -2.82.


Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL'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.

Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL Beneish M-Score Chart

Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.49 -2.57 -2.63 -2.24 -2.81

Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL 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 -2.84 -2.81 -3.22 -2.83 0.00

BKK:METCO vs APH, GLW, TEL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL'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.


Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL 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 Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL 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 * 1.0485+0.528 * 0.8017+0.404 * 0.8554+0.892 * 0.942+0.115 * 1.0027
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0467+4.679 * -0.05227-0.327 * 0.9831
=-2.90

* 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 ฿2,928 Mil.
Revenue was 3727.393 + 3704.399 + 4541.992 + 4451.691 = ฿16,425 Mil.
Gross Profit was 368.027 + 393.179 + 656.844 + 652.453 = ฿2,071 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿8,011 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿10,119 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿2,067 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿408 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿752 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿2,239 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿71 Mil.
Net Income was 180.243 + 234.572 + 341.005 + 332.102 = ฿1,088 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 25.513 + 63.737 + -33.99 + -7.223 = ฿48 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 214.368 + 207.439 + 852.451 + 294.556 = ฿1,569 Mil.
Total Receivables was ฿2,965 Mil.
Revenue was 4243.41 + 3815.285 + 5183.085 + 4195.76 = ฿17,438 Mil.
Gross Profit was 514.118 + 414.255 + 555.17 + 278.616 = ฿1,762 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿7,307 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿9,570 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿2,217 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿439 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿762 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿2,113 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿109 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)
=(2928.006 / 16425.475) / (2964.664 / 17437.54)
=0.17826 / 0.170016
=1.0485

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)
=(1762.159 / 17437.54) / (2070.503 / 16425.475)
=0.101055 / 0.126054
=0.8017

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 - (8010.788 + 2067.16) / 10119.203) / (1 - (7306.9 + 2217.06) / 9569.568)
=0.004077 / 0.004766
=0.8554

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
=16425.475 / 17437.54
=0.942

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))
=(438.918 / (438.918 + 2217.06)) / (407.925 / (407.925 + 2067.16))
=0.165257 / 0.164813
=1.0027

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)
=(751.675 / 16425.475) / (762.389 / 17437.54)
=0.045763 / 0.043721
=1.0467

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)
=((71.286 + 2238.559) / 10119.203) / ((108.767 + 2113.142) / 9569.568)
=0.228264 / 0.232185
=0.9831

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
=(1087.922 - 48.037 - 1568.814) / 10119.203
=-0.05227

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.

Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL has a M-score of -2.90 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 -2.83 mean?
Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL (BKK:METCO) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.83 as of Aug. 20, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL ranks #536 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL's Beneish M-Score too high?
Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. Based on the distribution chart, Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL ranks #536 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL's Beneish M-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL ranks #536 out of 2403 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL 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 Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL and its competitors. Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL (BKK:METCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿205.01, compared to a current price of ฿299.00 — trading 45.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL (BKK:METCO), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.83 as of Aug. 20, 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 Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL (BKK:METCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ฿299.00 is trading 45.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿205.01. GuruFocus considers Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BKK:METCO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.83
  • GF Value™: ฿205.01 vs. price of ฿299.00 (45.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL Business Description

Address No. 886 Ramindhra Road, Khwaeng Kannayao, Khet Kannayao, Bangkok, THA, 10230
Muramoto Electron (Thailand) PCL is engaged in the manufacturing of metal and plastic parts for audio-visual equipment and electronic equipment for automobiles and office automation appliances. The company operates in various business segments that are Electric Parts for Automotive Business, Electronic Parts for Office Automation Business, and Other Business. Its geographical segments include Thailand, Japan, the United States, and Others. Substantial revenue comes from electronic parts for office automation.
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