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 -2.62 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brother Industries's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
BRTHF'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.02 Med: -2.66 Max: -2.15
Current: -2.62
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Brother Industries was -2.15. The lowest was -3.02. And the median was -2.66.
Brother Industries Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Brother Industries Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brother Industries'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.
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Brother Industries'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.
Brother Industries Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Brother Industries's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brother Industries's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Brother Industries 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 * 0.979
+
0.528 * 1.0228
+
0.404 * 0.9784
+
0.892 * 1.0134
+
0.115 * 0.9756
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9566
+
4.679 * -0.043129
-
0.327 * 1.0032
=
-2.68
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(349.53 / (349.53 + 1195.471))
/
(339.752 / (339.752 + 1125.453))
=
0.226233
/
0.23188
=
0.9756
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
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
=
(443.697 - 0
-
720.607)
/
6420.454
=
-0.043129
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.
Brother Industries has a M-score of -2.68 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Brother Industries (BRTHF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.62 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Brother Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Brother Industries ranks #1007 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is Brother Industries' Beneish M-Score too high?
Brother Industries' current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. Based on the distribution chart, Brother Industries ranks #1007 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Brother Industries has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brother Industries' Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Brother Industries ranks #1007 out of 2926 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Brother Industries 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Brother Industries and its competitors. Brother Industries's current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brother Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brother Industries (BRTHF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.32, compared to a current price of $21.51 — trading 31.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. Brother Industries' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Brother Industries (BRTHF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.62 as of Jun. 24, 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 Brother Industries (BRTHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brother Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.51 is trading 31.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.32.
GuruFocus considers Brother Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BRTHF:
Beneish M-Score: -2.62
GF Value™: $16.32 vs. price of $21.51 (31.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BRTHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brother Industries Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in producing and selling office equipment, printing solutions, and related supplies. The company operates through seven segments. The Domino segment covers industrial printing equipment, while the Machinery segment handles machine tools, industrial sewing machines, and garment printers. The Network and Content segment involves karaoke equipment and IT systems, and the Nissei segment produces reducers and gears. The Others segment includes new construction and renovation of buildings, and investment in information systems. The Personal and Home segment makes household sewing machines, and Printing and Solutions focuses on telecommunications and printing equipment. It generates majority revenue from Printing & Solutions segment.
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