Morimatsu International Holdings Co (FRA:1S5) Beneish M-Score: -1.89 (As of Aug. 06, 2026)

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What is Morimatsu International Holdings Co Beneish M-Score?

Morimatsu International Holdings Co FRA:1S5 -0.67% 90 Beneish M-Score is -1.89 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:1S5 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.68. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,908 Industrial Products companies, Morimatsu International Holdings Co ranks worse than 82.08% 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 -1.89 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:1S5' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.02   Med: -2.37   Max: -1.89
Current: -1.89

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Morimatsu International Holdings Co was -1.89. The lowest was -3.02. And the median was -2.37.


Morimatsu International Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Morimatsu International Holdings 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.

Morimatsu International Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Morimatsu International Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.60 -2.27 -2.00 -2.75 -1.89

Morimatsu International Holdings Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 -2.00 0.00 -2.75 0.00 -1.89

FRA:1S5 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Morimatsu International Holdings 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.


Morimatsu International Holdings Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Morimatsu International Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Morimatsu International Holdings 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 Morimatsu International Holdings 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 * 1.3077+0.528 * 1.1294+0.404 * 1.3844+0.892 * 0.9253+0.115 * 0.8687
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1952+4.679 * 0.017204-0.327 * 0.9532
=-1.99

* 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 €334.1 Mil.
Revenue was €843.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was €220.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €846.5 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,227.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €315.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €28.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €105.8 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €462.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €5.3 Mil.
Net Income was €72.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €51.6 Mil.
Total Receivables was €276.2 Mil.
Revenue was €911.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was €268.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €797.4 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,168.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €325.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €25.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €95.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €443.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €23.7 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)
=(334.139 / 843.297) / (276.159 / 911.407)
=0.396229 / 0.303003
=1.3077

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)
=(268.867 / 911.407) / (220.264 / 843.297)
=0.295002 / 0.261194
=1.1294

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 - (846.532 + 315.445) / 1227.894) / (1 - (797.412 + 325.771) / 1168.495)
=0.053683 / 0.038778
=1.3844

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
=843.297 / 911.407
=0.9253

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))
=(25.55 / (25.55 + 325.771)) / (28.822 / (28.822 + 315.445))
=0.072726 / 0.08372
=0.8687

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)
=(105.803 / 843.297) / (95.675 / 911.407)
=0.125464 / 0.104975
=1.1952

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)
=((5.28 + 462.262) / 1227.894) / ((23.696 + 443.067) / 1168.495)
=0.380767 / 0.399457
=0.9532

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
=(72.702 - 0 - 51.577) / 1227.894
=0.017204

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.

Morimatsu International Holdings Co has a M-score of -1.99 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 -1.89 mean?
Morimatsu International Holdings Co (FRA:1S5) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.89 as of Aug. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Morimatsu International Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Morimatsu International Holdings Co ranks #2387 out of 2908 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 82.1%.
Is Morimatsu International Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Morimatsu International Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.89. Based on the distribution chart, Morimatsu International Holdings Co ranks #2387 out of 2908 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Morimatsu International Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Morimatsu International Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Morimatsu International Holdings Co ranks #2387 out of 2908 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Morimatsu International Holdings 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 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 Morimatsu International Holdings Co and its competitors. Morimatsu International Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Morimatsu International Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Morimatsu International Holdings Co (FRA:1S5) has a current Beneish M-Score of -1.89. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.68, compared to a current price of €0.74 — trading 8.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.89. Morimatsu International Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Morimatsu International Holdings Co (FRA:1S5), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.89 as of Aug. 06, 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 Morimatsu International Holdings Co (FRA:1S5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Morimatsu International Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.74 is trading 8.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.68.

Key valuation signals for FRA:1S5:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.89
  • GF Value™: €0.68 vs. price of €0.74 (8.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1S5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Morimatsu International Holdings Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 02155:Hong Kong
Address No. 88 South Shendi Road, 6 Floor, Pudong New District, Shanghai, CHN
Morimatsu International Holdings Co Ltd Groups principal activities are the design, manufacture, installation and operation and maintenance of core equipment, process system (such as process module) and total solutions mainly for chemical reactions, biological reactions and polymerization. The Group currently provides services to downstream industries/fields, including oil and gas refinery, family care, new chemical materials, pharmaceuticals, raw materials for power batteries and electronic chemicals, etc. The Group has determined that it only has one operating segment. The company has presence in Mainland China, North America, Asia (excluding mainland China), Europe, and Africa. The company generates majority of revenue from Asia.
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