Mitsui (FRA:MTS1) Beneish M-Score: -2.28 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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FRA:MTS1 Mitsui & Co Ltd FRA:MTS1
79 GF Score
Price €26.35
GF Value €19.75
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Mitsui Beneish M-Score?

Mitsui FRA:MTS1 -3.16% 79 Beneish M-Score is -2.28 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:MTS1 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 526 Conglomerates companies, Mitsui ranks worse than 71.67% 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 -2.28 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:MTS1' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.81   Med: -2.41   Max: -2.02
Current: -2.28

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Mitsui was -2.02. The lowest was -2.81. And the median was -2.41.


Mitsui Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mitsui'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.

Mitsui Beneish M-Score Chart

Mitsui 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 -2.10 -2.41 -2.40 -2.45 -2.50

Mitsui Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -2.62 -2.51 -2.42 -2.50 -2.28

FRA:MTS1 vs MMM, HON: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Mitsui'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.


Mitsui Beneish M-Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Mitsui's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mitsui 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 Mitsui 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 * 1.1363+0.528 * 0.9294+0.404 * 0.9624+0.892 * 0.9499+0.115 * 1.3151
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9918+4.679 * 0.010021-0.327 * 1.014
=-2.37

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €13,592 Mil.
Revenue was 23472.578 + 19836.416 + 19702.837 + 19932.076 = €82,944 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2233.627 + 1971.456 + 1904.834 + 1828.681 = €7,939 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €35,967 Mil.
Total Assets was €111,927 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €20,444 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €1,917 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €5,158 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €24,801 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €27,423 Mil.
Net Income was 1587.592 + 1210.265 + 1030.929 + 1337.301 = €5,166 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 228.249 + 2578.395 + 280.435 + 957.424 = €4,045 Mil.
Total Receivables was €12,592 Mil.
Revenue was 19801.919 + 22832.639 + 22671.225 + 22008.51 = €87,314 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1808.384 + 2128.589 + 2067.134 + 1762.52 = €7,767 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €34,081 Mil.
Total Assets was €101,562 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €15,136 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €1,923 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €5,475 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €21,692 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €25,043 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)
=(13591.599 / 82943.907) / (12592.042 / 87314.293)
=0.163865 / 0.144215
=1.1363

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)
=(7766.627 / 87314.293) / (7938.598 / 82943.907)
=0.08895 / 0.09571
=0.9294

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 - (35967.481 + 20444.059) / 111926.88) / (1 - (34081.318 + 15136.494) / 101562.227)
=0.495996 / 0.515393
=0.9624

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
=82943.907 / 87314.293
=0.9499

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))
=(1923.243 / (1923.243 + 15136.494)) / (1916.923 / (1916.923 + 20444.059))
=0.112736 / 0.085726
=1.3151

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)
=(5158.111 / 82943.907) / (5474.793 / 87314.293)
=0.062188 / 0.062702
=0.9918

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)
=((27423.163 + 24800.828) / 111926.88) / ((25043.098 + 21692.453) / 101562.227)
=0.46659 / 0.460167
=1.014

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
=(5166.087 - 0 - 4044.503) / 111926.88
=0.010021

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.

Mitsui has a M-score of -2.37 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 -2.28 mean?
Mitsui (FRA:MTS1) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.28 as of Aug. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Mitsui and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsui ranks #377 out of 526 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is Mitsui's Beneish M-Score too high?
Mitsui's current Beneish M-Score is -2.28. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsui ranks #377 out of 526 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mitsui has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsui's Beneish M-Score compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Mitsui ranks #377 out of 526 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Mitsui 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 a Conglomerates company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Conglomerates 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 Mitsui and its competitors. Mitsui's current Beneish M-Score is -2.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsui stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui (FRA:MTS1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.75, compared to a current price of €26.35 — trading 33.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.28. Mitsui's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 Mitsui (FRA:MTS1), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.28 as of Aug. 11, 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 Mitsui (FRA:MTS1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €26.35 is trading 33.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.75. GuruFocus considers Mitsui to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MTS1:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.28
  • GF Value™: €19.75 vs. price of €26.35 (33.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MTS1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mitsui Business Description

Address 2-1, Otemachi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8631
Mitsui is a general trading house, or sogo shosha, a type of conglomerate unique to Japan. Its core role is that of a trading intermediary in a variety of industrial sectors, including resources businesses like energy and metals as well as nonresources businesses, both industrial ones like machinery and nonindustrial ones like food, healthcare, and retail. In addition to acting as a trading intermediary (including midstream processing functions to convert inputs into final products), Mitsui participates in upstream production businesses and downstream distribution businesses. Among Japan's large trading houses, Mitsui has the highest exposure to resources businesses.
79GF Score

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