Sumitomo Rubber Industries (FRA:108) Beneish M-Score: -2.69 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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FRA:108 Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd FRA:108
69 GF Score
Price €11.80
GF Value €7.29
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sumitomo Rubber Industries Beneish M-Score?

Sumitomo Rubber Industries FRA:108 +0.85% 69 Beneish M-Score is -2.69 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:108 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,271 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sumitomo Rubber Industries ranks better than 63.57% 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 -2.69 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Rubber Industries's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:108' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.26   Med: -2.69   Max: -1.71
Current: -2.69

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sumitomo Rubber Industries was -1.71. The lowest was -3.26. And the median was -2.69.


Sumitomo Rubber Industries Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Rubber 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.

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Beneish M-Score Chart

Sumitomo Rubber Industries 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 -2.50 -2.43 -2.95 -1.89 -2.72

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -2.00 -1.99 -1.71 -2.72 -2.69

FRA:108 vs ORLY, AZO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Sumitomo Rubber 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.


Sumitomo Rubber Industries Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sumitomo Rubber Industries's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Rubber Industries's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Sumitomo Rubber Industries 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 Sumitomo Rubber 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 * 0.8613+0.528 * 0.8315+0.404 * 1.2116+0.892 * 1.0599+0.115 * 1.034
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0476+4.679 * -0.057998-0.327 * 1.0344
=-2.84

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €1,178 Mil.
Revenue was 1647.168 + -1014.371 + 1667.648 + 1706.667 = €4,007 Mil.
Gross Profit was 510.406 + -643.281 + 498.047 + 495.351 = €861 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €3,821 Mil.
Total Assets was €8,125 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,563 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €465 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €633 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €2,197 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,150 Mil.
Net Income was 46.689 + 213.458 + 67.065 + 64.885 = €392 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 54.838 + 353.908 + 87.797 + 366.816 = €863 Mil.
Total Receivables was €1,290 Mil.
Revenue was 1785.863 + -1559.69 + 1814.561 + 1740.071 = €3,781 Mil.
Gross Profit was 519.289 + -885.689 + 525.225 + 516.311 = €675 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €3,939 Mil.
Total Assets was €8,007 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,651 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €500 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €570 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €2,180 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,008 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)
=(1177.809 / 4007.112) / (1290.193 / 3780.805)
=0.29393 / 0.341248
=0.8613

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)
=(675.136 / 3780.805) / (860.523 / 4007.112)
=0.178569 / 0.214749
=0.8315

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 - (3820.762 + 2563.116) / 8125.454) / (1 - (3938.971 + 2651.335) / 8006.79)
=0.214336 / 0.17691
=1.2116

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
=4007.112 / 3780.805
=1.0599

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))
=(500.361 / (500.361 + 2651.335)) / (464.914 / (464.914 + 2563.116))
=0.158759 / 0.153537
=1.034

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)
=(633.173 / 4007.112) / (570.289 / 3780.805)
=0.158012 / 0.150838
=1.0476

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)
=((1149.856 + 2197.154) / 8125.454) / ((1008.102 + 2180.375) / 8006.79)
=0.411917 / 0.398222
=1.0344

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
=(392.097 - 0 - 863.359) / 8125.454
=-0.057998

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.

Sumitomo Rubber Industries has a M-score of -2.84 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 -2.69 mean?
Sumitomo Rubber Industries (FRA:108) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.69 as of Jul. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sumitomo Rubber Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Rubber Industries ranks #463 out of 1271 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 36.4%.
Is Sumitomo Rubber Industries' Beneish M-Score too high?
Sumitomo Rubber Industries' current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Rubber Industries ranks #463 out of 1271 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Rubber Industries has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Rubber Industries' Beneish M-Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Rubber Industries ranks #463 out of 1271 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Sumitomo Rubber 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Sumitomo Rubber Industries and its competitors. Sumitomo Rubber Industries's current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Rubber Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Rubber Industries (FRA:108) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.29, compared to a current price of €11.80 — trading 61.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. Sumitomo Rubber Industries' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 Sumitomo Rubber Industries (FRA:108), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.69 as of Jul. 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 Sumitomo Rubber Industries (FRA:108) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Rubber Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €11.80 is trading 61.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.29. GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Rubber Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:108:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.69
  • GF Value™: €7.29 vs. price of €11.80 (61.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:108 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sumitomo Rubber Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges SMTUF:USA5110:Japan
Address 3-6-9 Wakihamacho, Chuo-ku, Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe, JPN, 651-0072
Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd makes and sells rubber tires, sports equipment, and other products in three segments based on product type. The tire segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells rubber tires for automobiles and motorcycles under the Dunlop and Falken brand names. The sports segment sells golf, tennis, and fitness equipment under the Srixon, XXIO, Cleveland, and Dunlop brand names. The industrial and other products segment sells rubber parts for printers, artificial turf for sporting use, floor coating materials, portable ramps, gloves, tubes, and valves. The majority of revenue comes from Japan than any other region.
69GF Score

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