Nippon Signal Co (FRA:F6N) Beneish M-Score: -2.36 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


FRA:F6N Nippon Signal Co Ltd FRA:F6N
66 GF Score
Price €8.52
GF Value €6.98
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Nippon Signal Co Beneish M-Score?

Nippon Signal Co FRA:F6N -0.42% 66 Beneish M-Score is -2.36 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:F6N with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,916 Industrial Products companies, Nippon Signal Co ranks worse than 58.78% 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 -2.36 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:F6N' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.6   Med: -2.37   Max: -2.27
Current: -2.36

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Nippon Signal Co was -2.27. The lowest was -2.60. And the median was -2.37.


Nippon Signal Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Signal 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.

Nippon Signal Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Nippon Signal Co 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 -2.28 -2.44 -2.38 -2.41 -2.36

Nippon Signal Co 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 -2.41 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.36

FRA:F6N vs VRT, BE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Nippon Signal 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.


Nippon Signal Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Nippon Signal 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 Nippon Signal 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 * 0.9823+0.528 * 0.9466+0.404 * 0.989+0.892 * 1.0675+0.115 * 0.7731
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.0216-0.327 * 0.885
=-2.36

* 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 €77,129 Mil.
Revenue was €114,071 Mil.
Gross Profit was €28,958 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €113,220 Mil.
Total Assets was €172,224 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €20,776 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €3,943 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €49,524 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €7 Mil.
Net Income was €11,594 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €7,874 Mil.
Total Receivables was €73,552 Mil.
Revenue was €106,859 Mil.
Gross Profit was €25,679 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €110,198 Mil.
Total Assets was €166,240 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €18,731 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €2,635 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €54,019 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €4 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)
=(77129 / 114071) / (73552 / 106859)
=0.676149 / 0.688309
=0.9823

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)
=(25679 / 106859) / (28958 / 114071)
=0.240307 / 0.253859
=0.9466

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 - (113220 + 20776) / 172224) / (1 - (110198 + 18731) / 166240)
=0.221967 / 0.224441
=0.989

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
=114071 / 106859
=1.0675

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))
=(2635 / (2635 + 18731)) / (3943 / (3943 + 20776))
=0.123327 / 0.159513
=0.7731

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 / 114071) / (0 / 106859)
=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)
=((7 + 49524) / 172224) / ((4 + 54019) / 166240)
=0.287596 / 0.32497
=0.885

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
=(11594 - 0 - 7874) / 172224
=0.0216

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.

Nippon Signal Co has a M-score of -2.36 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 -2.36 mean?
Nippon Signal Co (FRA:F6N) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.36 as of Jul. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Nippon Signal Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Signal Co ranks #1714 out of 2916 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 58.8%.
Is Nippon Signal Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Nippon Signal Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.36. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Signal Co ranks #1714 out of 2916 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Signal Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Signal Co's Beneish M-Score compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Nippon Signal Co ranks #1714 out of 2916 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Nippon Signal 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 Nippon Signal Co and its competitors. Nippon Signal Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Signal Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Signal Co (FRA:F6N) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.98, compared to a current price of €8.52 — trading 22% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.36. Nippon Signal Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Nippon Signal Co (FRA:F6N), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.36 as of Jul. 09, 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 Nippon Signal Co (FRA:F6N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Signal Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €8.52 is trading 22% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.98. GuruFocus considers Nippon Signal Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:F6N:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.36
  • GF Value™: €6.98 vs. price of €8.52 (22% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:F6N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nippon Signal Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 6741:Japan
Address 1-5-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-6513
Nippon Signal Co Ltd is a Japanese technology company. Its products and services fall into the following categories: railway signal systems, traffic information systems, automatic fare collection, or AFR, systems, and parking information systems. The railway signal systems division provides automatic train supervision systems, relay interlocking equipment, level-crossing systems, and LED information boards. The traffic information systems division offers universal traffic management systems, local controllers, and LED traffic signal lights. The AFR system division offers comprehensive network systems to automate station operations. The parking information systems division offers car parking systems and bicycle lock systems.
66GF Score

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