QD Laser (FRA:8VK) Beneish M-Score: -2.59 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)


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What is QD Laser Beneish M-Score?

QD Laser FRA:8VK -1.20% 35 Beneish M-Score is -2.59 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:8VK with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 987 Semiconductors companies, QD Laser ranks better than 60.99% 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 -2.59 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:8VK' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.1   Med: -2.67   Max: 6.32
Current: -2.59

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of QD Laser was 6.32. The lowest was -6.10. And the median was -2.67.


QD Laser Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for QD Laser'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.

QD Laser Beneish M-Score Chart

QD Laser Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -6.10 -2.97 -2.63 6.32 -2.59

QD Laser Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 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 6.32 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.59

FRA:8VK vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, QD Laser'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.


QD Laser Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, QD Laser's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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QD Laser 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 QD Laser 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 * 0.9702+0.528 * 0.805+0.404 * 1.3611+0.892 * 0.9213+0.115 * 2.7576
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.022247-0.327 * 2.4606
=-2.71

* 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 €1.97 Mil.
Revenue was €7.48 Mil.
Gross Profit was €3.15 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €20.16 Mil.
Total Assets was €30.34 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €5.17 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.54 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1.90 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1.57 Mil.
Net Income was €-1.95 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €-2.62 Mil.
Total Receivables was €2.21 Mil.
Revenue was €8.12 Mil.
Gross Profit was €2.75 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €28.27 Mil.
Total Assets was €34.17 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1.76 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.61 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1.59 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.00 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)
=(1.971 / 7.483) / (2.205 / 8.122)
=0.263397 / 0.271485
=0.9702

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)
=(2.754 / 8.122) / (3.152 / 7.483)
=0.339079 / 0.421221
=0.805

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 - (20.162 + 5.169) / 30.341) / (1 - (28.266 + 1.757) / 34.168)
=0.165123 / 0.121312
=1.3611

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
=7.483 / 8.122
=0.9213

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))
=(0.613 / (0.613 + 1.757)) / (0.535 / (0.535 + 5.169))
=0.25865 / 0.093794
=2.7576

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 / 7.483) / (0 / 8.122)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((1.574 + 1.898) / 30.341) / ((0 + 1.589) / 34.168)
=0.114433 / 0.046506
=2.4606

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
=(-1.947 - 0 - -2.622) / 30.341
=0.022247

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.

QD Laser has a M-score of -2.71 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 -2.59 mean?
QD Laser (FRA:8VK) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.59 as of Jul. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on QD Laser and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, QD Laser ranks #385 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 39%.
Is QD Laser's Beneish M-Score too high?
QD Laser's current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. Based on the distribution chart, QD Laser ranks #385 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, QD Laser has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QD Laser's Beneish M-Score compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, QD Laser ranks #385 out of 987 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts QD Laser 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Semiconductors 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 QD Laser and its competitors. QD Laser's current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QD Laser stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QD Laser (FRA:8VK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.49, compared to a current price of €13.20 — trading 430.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. QD Laser's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 1 warning sign 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 QD Laser (FRA:8VK), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.59 as of Jul. 13, 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 QD Laser (FRA:8VK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QD Laser stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €13.20 is trading 430.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.49. GuruFocus considers QD Laser to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8VK:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.59
  • GF Value™: €2.49 vs. price of €13.20 (430.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8VK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


QD Laser Business Description

Other Exchanges 6613:Japan
Address 1-1 Minamiwatarida- cho, 1st floor of Keihin Building, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Kawasaki, JPN, 210-0855
QD Laser Inc is involved in developing, manufacturing, and selling semiconductor devices, as well as operating in the laser device and visual information device industries. It offers semiconductor laser diodes, retinal scanning laser eyewear, and related products. The Group has one reportable segment: the Visual Information Device Business.
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