FNOEF (Furuno Electric Co) Beneish M-Score: -2.50 (As of Aug. 12, 2026)

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What is Furuno Electric Co Beneish M-Score?

Furuno Electric Co FNOEF 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.50 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates FNOEF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.36. Among 2,401 Hardware companies, Furuno Electric Co ranks better than 53.94% 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 -2.5 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FNOEF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.43   Med: -2.67   Max: -1.92
Current: -2.5

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Furuno Electric Co was -1.92. The lowest was -6.43. And the median was -2.67.


Furuno Electric Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Furuno Electric 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.

Furuno Electric Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Furuno Electric Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.77 -1.92 -2.05 -2.32 -2.50

Furuno Electric Co Quarterly Data
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FNOEF vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Furuno Electric 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.


Furuno Electric Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Furuno Electric Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Furuno Electric 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 Furuno Electric 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 * 0.9004+0.528 * 1.0057+0.404 * 1.194+0.892 * 1.0824+0.115 * 0.9801
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9551+4.679 * -0.032809-0.327 * 0.8836
=-2.53

* 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 (Feb26) TTM:Last Year (Feb25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $182.2 Mil.
Revenue was $906.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was $376.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $660.8 Mil.
Total Assets was $911.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $115.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $26.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $271.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $221.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $81.4 Mil.
Net Income was $107.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $137.8 Mil.
Total Receivables was $186.9 Mil.
Revenue was $837.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was $349.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $604.4 Mil.
Total Assets was $814.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $109.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $24.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $262.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $235.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $70.9 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)
=(182.19 / 906.606) / (186.928 / 837.578)
=0.200958 / 0.223177
=0.9004

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)
=(349.465 / 837.578) / (376.128 / 906.606)
=0.417233 / 0.414875
=1.0057

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 - (660.831 + 115.776) / 911.428) / (1 - (604.368 + 109.592) / 814.922)
=0.147923 / 0.123892
=1.194

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
=906.606 / 837.578
=1.0824

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))
=(24.662 / (24.662 + 109.592)) / (26.705 / (26.705 + 115.776))
=0.183697 / 0.187428
=0.9801

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)
=(271.377 / 906.606) / (262.496 / 837.578)
=0.299333 / 0.313399
=0.9551

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)
=((81.443 + 221.274) / 911.428) / ((70.851 + 235.466) / 814.922)
=0.332135 / 0.375885
=0.8836

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
=(107.897 - 0 - 137.8) / 911.428
=-0.032809

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.

Furuno Electric Co has a M-score of -2.53 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 -2.50 mean?
Furuno Electric Co (FNOEF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.50 as of Aug. 12, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Furuno Electric Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Furuno Electric Co ranks #1106 out of 2401 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 46.1%.
Is Furuno Electric Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Furuno Electric Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. Based on the distribution chart, Furuno Electric Co ranks #1106 out of 2401 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Furuno Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Furuno Electric Co's Beneish M-Score compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Furuno Electric Co ranks #1106 out of 2401 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Furuno Electric Co 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 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 Furuno Electric Co and its competitors. Furuno Electric Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Furuno Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Furuno Electric Co (FNOEF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.50. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.36, compared to a current price of $41.99 — trading 173.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. Furuno Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100. 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 Furuno Electric Co (FNOEF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.50 as of Aug. 12, 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 Furuno Electric Co (FNOEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Furuno Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $41.99 is trading 173.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.36.

Key valuation signals for FNOEF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.50
  • GF Value™: $15.36 vs. price of $41.99 (173.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100

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


Furuno Electric Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 6814:Japan
Address 9-52 Ashihara-cho, Hyogo Prefecture, Nishinomiya City, JPN
Furuno Electric Co Ltd is engaged in the business of producing marine related electronic equipment. The products portfolio includes fish sonar, GPS, Radar, Coastal monitoring system, Automatic identification system, Voyage data recorder, and satellite communications equipment.
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