LINTEC (FRA:57T) Beneish M-Score: -4.12 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


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What is LINTEC Beneish M-Score?

LINTEC FRA:57T +1.72% 78 Beneish M-Score is -4.12 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:57T with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.50. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,525 Chemicals companies, LINTEC ranks better than 97.11% 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 -4.12 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:57T' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.12   Med: -2.71   Max: -1.68
Current: -4.12

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of LINTEC was -1.68. The lowest was -4.12. And the median was -2.71.


LINTEC Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LINTEC'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.

LINTEC Beneish M-Score Chart

LINTEC Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.68 -2.27 -2.97 -2.78 -4.12

LINTEC 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 -2.78 0.00 -2.85 -2.75 -4.12

FRA:57T vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, LINTEC'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.


LINTEC Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LINTEC's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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LINTEC 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 LINTEC 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 * 1.0138+0.528 * 0.9895+0.404 * 0.9408+0.892 * 0.9306+0.115 * 0.9727
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.4304+4.679 * -0.047936-0.327 * 0.9081
=-2.83

* 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 €379 Mil.
Revenue was 450.04 + 449.547 + 447.594 + 462.491 = €1,810 Mil.
Gross Profit was 107.627 + 115.38 + 122.174 + 116.719 = €462 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,069 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,868 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €640 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €97 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €44 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €360 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €25 Mil.
Net Income was 18.403 + 27.77 + 29.444 + 22.911 = €99 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 36.523 + 71.983 + 50.211 + 29.367 = €188 Mil.
Total Receivables was €402 Mil.
Revenue was 477.538 + 500.118 + 519.54 + 447.522 = €1,945 Mil.
Gross Profit was 113.321 + 126.746 + 132.956 + 118.135 = €491 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,196 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,113 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €726 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €107 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €33 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €434 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €45 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)
=(378.772 / 1809.672) / (401.512 / 1944.718)
=0.209304 / 0.206463
=1.0138

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)
=(491.158 / 1944.718) / (461.9 / 1809.672)
=0.25256 / 0.25524
=0.9895

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 - (1068.868 + 640.491) / 1868.238) / (1 - (1196.245 + 725.621) / 2112.845)
=0.085042 / 0.090389
=0.9408

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
=1809.672 / 1944.718
=0.9306

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))
=(106.834 / (106.834 + 725.621)) / (97.354 / (97.354 + 640.491))
=0.128336 / 0.131944
=0.9727

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)
=(43.71 / 1809.672) / (32.838 / 1944.718)
=0.024154 / 0.016886
=1.4304

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)
=((25.053 + 359.6) / 1868.238) / ((44.73 + 434.328) / 2112.845)
=0.205891 / 0.226736
=0.9081

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
=(98.528 - 0 - 188.084) / 1868.238
=-0.047936

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.

LINTEC has a M-score of -2.83 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 -4.12 mean?
LINTEC (FRA:57T) has a Beneish M-Score of -4.12 as of Jul. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on LINTEC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LINTEC ranks #44 out of 1525 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is LINTEC's Beneish M-Score too high?
LINTEC's current Beneish M-Score is -4.12. Based on the distribution chart, LINTEC ranks #44 out of 1525 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LINTEC has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LINTEC's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LINTEC ranks #44 out of 1525 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places LINTEC in the top 3% 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 LINTEC and its competitors. LINTEC's current Beneish M-Score is -4.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LINTEC stock overvalued right now?
LINTEC (FRA:57T) has a current Beneish M-Score of -4.12. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.50, compared to a current price of €35.40 — trading 91.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -4.12. LINTEC's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 LINTEC (FRA:57T), the current Beneish M-Score is -4.12 as of Jul. 11, 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 LINTEC (FRA:57T) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LINTEC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €35.40 is trading 91.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.50.

Key valuation signals for FRA:57T:

  • Beneish M-Score: -4.12
  • GF Value™: €18.50 vs. price of €35.40 (91.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:57T stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


LINTEC Business Description

Other Exchanges 7966:Japan
Address 23-23 Honcho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 173-0001
LINTEC Corp produces and sells paper, electronic, and industrial materials products in three segments based on product type. The printing and industrial materials products segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells adhesive papers and tapes for seals, labels and automobile-use adhesive products, as well as construction-related films for windows and automobiles. The electronic and optical products segment sells semiconductor-related adhesive tapes. The paper and converted products segments sells paper products used for envelopes, printing, and food packaging. The majority of revenue comes from Japan.
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