ISHII HYOKI Co (FRA:6J1) Beneish M-Score: -2.39 (As of Aug. 23, 2026)

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FRA:6J1 ISHII HYOKI Co Ltd FRA:6J1
63 GF Score
Price €8.65
GF Value €3.30
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What is ISHII HYOKI Co Beneish M-Score?

ISHII HYOKI Co FRA:6J1 -2.39% 63 Beneish M-Score is -2.39 as of Aug. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:6J1 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.30. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,917 Industrial Products companies, ISHII HYOKI Co ranks worse than 54.3% 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 -2.39 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:6J1' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.2   Med: -2.39   Max: -2.09
Current: -2.39

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of ISHII HYOKI Co was -2.09. The lowest was -3.20. And the median was -2.39.


ISHII HYOKI Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ISHII HYOKI 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.

ISHII HYOKI Co Beneish M-Score Chart

ISHII HYOKI Co Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Beneish M-Score
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ISHII HYOKI Co Quarterly Data
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FRA:6J1 vs : Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, ISHII HYOKI 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.


ISHII HYOKI Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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ISHII HYOKI 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 ISHII HYOKI 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 * 1.0612+0.528 * 0.9856+0.404 * 1.0263+0.892 * 0.9293+0.115 * 0.9946
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7271+4.679 * -0.025755-0.327 * 0.8334
=-2.50

* 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 (Jan26) TTM:Last Year (Jan25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €20.19 Mil.
Revenue was €85.02 Mil.
Gross Profit was €19.71 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €58.43 Mil.
Total Assets was €86.47 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €24.69 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €3.20 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.20 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €20.60 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1.00 Mil.
Net Income was €4.84 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €7.06 Mil.
Total Receivables was €20.48 Mil.
Revenue was €91.49 Mil.
Gross Profit was €20.91 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €62.55 Mil.
Total Assets was €96.92 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €30.71 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €3.96 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.29 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €23.61 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €5.44 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)
=(20.193 / 85.024) / (20.477 / 91.494)
=0.237498 / 0.223807
=1.0612

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)
=(20.909 / 91.494) / (19.714 / 85.024)
=0.228529 / 0.231864
=0.9856

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 - (58.432 + 24.685) / 86.469) / (1 - (62.547 + 30.712) / 96.92)
=0.038765 / 0.037773
=1.0263

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
=85.024 / 91.494
=0.9293

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))
=(3.957 / (3.957 + 30.712)) / (3.2 / (3.2 + 24.685))
=0.114137 / 0.114757
=0.9946

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)
=(0.196 / 85.024) / (0.29 / 91.494)
=0.002305 / 0.00317
=0.7271

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)
=((1 + 20.595) / 86.469) / ((5.439 + 23.606) / 96.92)
=0.249743 / 0.29968
=0.8334

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
=(4.835 - 0 - 7.062) / 86.469
=-0.025755

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.

ISHII HYOKI Co has a M-score of -2.50 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 -2.39 mean?
ISHII HYOKI Co (FRA:6J1) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.39 as of Aug. 23, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on ISHII HYOKI Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ISHII HYOKI Co ranks #1584 out of 2917 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is ISHII HYOKI Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
ISHII HYOKI Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. Based on the distribution chart, ISHII HYOKI Co ranks #1584 out of 2917 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ISHII HYOKI Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ISHII HYOKI Co's Beneish M-Score compare to ?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ISHII HYOKI Co ranks #1584 out of 2917 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places ISHII HYOKI 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 ISHII HYOKI Co and its competitors. ISHII HYOKI Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ISHII HYOKI Co stock overvalued right now?
ISHII HYOKI Co (FRA:6J1) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.39. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.30, compared to a current price of €8.65 — trading 162.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. ISHII HYOKI Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 ISHII HYOKI Co (FRA:6J1), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.39 as of Aug. 23, 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 ISHII HYOKI Co (FRA:6J1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ISHII HYOKI Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €8.65 is trading 162.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.30.

Key valuation signals for FRA:6J1:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.39
  • GF Value™: €3.30 vs. price of €8.65 (162.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6J1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ISHII HYOKI Co Business Description

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Other Exchanges 6336:Japan
Address No. 5, Asahioka, Kannabe-cho, Fukuyama-shi, JPN, 720-2113
ISHII HYOKI Co Ltd is engaged as a manufacturer of electrical machinery and peripheral electronic machinery parts, machinery for automobile industry, aqua clean system, and inkjet systems.
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