Furukawa Electric Co (FRA:FKA) Beneish M-Score: -2.21 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


FRA:FKA Furukawa Electric Co Ltd FRA:FKA
85 GF Score
Price €25.06
GF Value €28.66
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Furukawa Electric Co Beneish M-Score?

Furukawa Electric Co FRA:FKA -6.91% 85 Beneish M-Score is -2.21 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:FKA with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,919 Industrial Products companies, Furukawa Electric Co ranks worse than 68.04% 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 -2.21 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:FKA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.75   Med: -2.56   Max: -2.16
Current: -2.21

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Furukawa Electric Co was -2.16. The lowest was -2.75. And the median was -2.56.


Furukawa Electric Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Furukawa Electric 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.

Furukawa Electric Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Furukawa Electric 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 -2.16 -2.56 -2.55 -2.66 -2.21

Furukawa Electric 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 -2.66 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.21

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

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Furukawa Electric 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.


Furukawa Electric Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Furukawa Electric 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 Furukawa Electric 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 * 0.9399+0.528 * 0.9546+0.404 * 1.1623+0.892 * 0.9557+0.115 * 0.9621
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9867+4.679 * 0.041635-0.327 * 0.9686
=-2.33

* 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 €1,452 Mil.
Revenue was €7,128 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,253 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €3,246 Mil.
Total Assets was €5,813 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,510 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €236 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €905 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €2,337 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €845 Mil.
Net Income was €395 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €153 Mil.
Total Receivables was €1,617 Mil.
Revenue was €7,458 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,251 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €3,453 Mil.
Total Assets was €6,132 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,719 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €257 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €959 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €2,448 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,017 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)
=(1452.497 / 7127.679) / (1616.976 / 7457.72)
=0.203783 / 0.216819
=0.9399

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)
=(1251.178 / 7457.72) / (1252.741 / 7127.679)
=0.16777 / 0.175757
=0.9546

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 - (3246.191 + 1509.554) / 5812.932) / (1 - (3453.056 + 1719.072) / 6131.51)
=0.181868 / 0.156467
=1.1623

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
=7127.679 / 7457.72
=0.9557

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))
=(256.598 / (256.598 + 1719.072)) / (235.587 / (235.587 + 1509.554))
=0.129879 / 0.134996
=0.9621

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)
=(904.648 / 7127.679) / (959.307 / 7457.72)
=0.12692 / 0.128633
=0.9867

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)
=((844.696 + 2336.709) / 5812.932) / ((1016.685 + 2447.889) / 6131.51)
=0.547298 / 0.565044
=0.9686

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
=(395.283 - 0 - 153.264) / 5812.932
=0.041635

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.

Furukawa Electric Co has a M-score of -2.33 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 -2.21 mean?
Furukawa Electric Co (FRA:FKA) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.21 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Furukawa Electric Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Furukawa Electric Co ranks #1986 out of 2919 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 68%.
Is Furukawa Electric Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Furukawa Electric Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.21. Based on the distribution chart, Furukawa Electric Co ranks #1986 out of 2919 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Furukawa Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Furukawa Electric Co's Beneish M-Score compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Furukawa Electric Co ranks #1986 out of 2919 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Furukawa Electric 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 Furukawa Electric Co and its competitors. Furukawa Electric Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Furukawa Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Furukawa Electric Co (FRA:FKA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.66, compared to a current price of €25.06 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.21. Furukawa Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Furukawa Electric Co (FRA:FKA), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.21 as of Jun. 28, 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 Furukawa Electric Co (FRA:FKA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Furukawa Electric Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €25.06 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €28.66. GuruFocus considers Furukawa Electric Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FKA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.21
  • GF Value™: €28.66 vs. price of €25.06 (12.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Furukawa Electric Co Business Description

Address 2-6-4 Otemachi, Tokiwabashi Tower, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8322
Furukawa Electric Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of electrical and electronic products. The company operates through four reportable segments: Infrastructure, Electronics, Functional Products, and Services & Development. The Infrastructure segment includes optical fibers, cables, and network systems; the Electronics segment covers automotive parts, batteries, copper and aluminum products, and materials for electronic components; the Functional Products segment offers materials for semiconductors and heat dissipation; and the Services and Development segment includes power generation and real estate activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Electronics segment.
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