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 -2.62 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Panasonic Holdings's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MAT1'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.77 Med: -2.58 Max: -2.19
Current: -2.62
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Panasonic Holdings was -2.19. The lowest was -2.77. And the median was -2.58.
Panasonic Holdings Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Panasonic Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Panasonic Holdings'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.
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Panasonic Holdings'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.
Panasonic Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Panasonic Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Panasonic Holdings's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Panasonic Holdings 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 * 1.0512
+
0.528 * 0.9904
+
0.404 * 0.985
+
0.892 * 0.876
+
0.115 * 1.0771
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1.0123
+
4.679 * -0.044143
-
0.327 * 0.9805
=
-2.75
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(2494.939 / (2494.939 + 13549.451))
/
(2291.645 / (2291.645 + 13582.155))
=
0.155502
/
0.144367
=
1.0771
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
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
=
(1094.092 - 0
-
3541.899)
/
55451.139
=
-0.044143
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.
Panasonic Holdings has a M-score of -2.75 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Panasonic Holdings (FRA:MAT1) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.62 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Panasonic Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Panasonic Holdings ranks #901 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is Panasonic Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Panasonic Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. Based on the distribution chart, Panasonic Holdings ranks #901 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Panasonic Holdings has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Panasonic Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Panasonic Holdings ranks #901 out of 2403 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Panasonic Holdings 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Panasonic Holdings and its competitors. Panasonic Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Panasonic Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Panasonic Holdings (FRA:MAT1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.91, compared to a current price of €22.90 — trading 189.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. Panasonic Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 12 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 Panasonic Holdings (FRA:MAT1), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.62 as of Jun. 24, 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 Panasonic Holdings (FRA:MAT1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Panasonic Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €22.90 is trading 189.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.91.
GuruFocus considers Panasonic Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MAT1:
Beneish M-Score: -2.62
GF Value™: €7.91 vs. price of €22.90 (189.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MAT1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Panasonic Holdings Corp is engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of a wide range of electronic and electrical products. The company operates through six segments. The Lifestyle segment provides home appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, and beauty and hair care devices. The Automotive segment offers in-vehicle infotainment systems, speaker systems, and advanced driver assistance systems. The Connect segment supplies communication systems, welding machines, and projectors. The Industry segment produces electronic components, motors, and factory automation equipment. The Energy segment develops and sells lithium-ion batteries, dry batteries, and small secondary batteries. The Others segment includes the sale of televisions, cameras, and building materials.
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