Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co (FRA:MUG) Beneish M-Score: -2.99 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


FRA:MUG Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Inc FRA:MUG
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What is Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Beneish M-Score?

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co FRA:MUG +0.70% 64 Beneish M-Score is -2.99 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:MUG with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,530 Chemicals companies, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co ranks better than 84.77% 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 -2.99 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:MUG' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.99   Med: -2.59   Max: -2.4
Current: -2.99

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co was -2.40. The lowest was -2.99. And the median was -2.59.


Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mitsubishi Gas Chemical 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.

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical 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 -2.40 -2.46 -2.62 -2.67 -2.99

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical 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 -2.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.99

FRA:MUG vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical 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.


Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Mitsubishi Gas Chemical 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 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical 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 * 0.993+0.528 * 0.9716+0.404 * 1.1274+0.892 * 0.8383+0.115 * 0.8481
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.10336-0.327 * 1.0005
=-3.10

* 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 €815 Mil.
Revenue was €4,024 Mil.
Gross Profit was €880 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,456 Mil.
Total Assets was €6,067 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,823 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €217 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,253 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €869 Mil.
Net Income was €-220 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €407 Mil.
Total Receivables was €980 Mil.
Revenue was €4,801 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,020 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,856 Mil.
Total Assets was €6,948 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,275 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €226 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,706 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €722 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)
=(815.369 / 4024.258) / (979.581 / 4800.639)
=0.202614 / 0.204052
=0.993

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)
=(1019.546 / 4800.639) / (879.605 / 4024.258)
=0.212377 / 0.218576
=0.9716

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 - (2455.685 + 1822.553) / 6067.326) / (1 - (2856.264 + 2274.745) / 6948.397)
=0.294873 / 0.261555
=1.1274

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
=4024.258 / 4800.639
=0.8383

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))
=(225.923 / (225.923 + 2274.745)) / (217.298 / (217.298 + 1822.553))
=0.090345 / 0.106526
=0.8481

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 / 4024.258) / (0 / 4800.639)
=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)
=((868.632 + 1252.8) / 6067.326) / ((722.27 + 1706.114) / 6948.397)
=0.349649 / 0.349488
=1.0005

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
=(-219.779 - 0 - 407.341) / 6067.326
=-0.10336

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.

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co has a M-score of -3.10 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 -2.99 mean?
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co (FRA:MUG) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.99 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co ranks #233 out of 1530 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.
Is Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.99. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co ranks #233 out of 1530 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co ranks #233 out of 1530 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co and its competitors. Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co (FRA:MUG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.31, compared to a current price of €28.60 — trading 99.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.99. Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 11 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 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co (FRA:MUG), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.99 as of Jun. 26, 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 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co (FRA:MUG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €28.60 is trading 99.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.31. GuruFocus considers Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MUG:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.99
  • GF Value™: €14.31 vs. price of €28.60 (99.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 11 warning signs

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


Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Business Description

Other Exchanges MBSHY:USA4182:Japan
Address 2-5-2 Marunouchi, Mitsubishi Building Headquarters, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8324
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Inc is engaged in the manufacture and sale of chemical products. The company operates through two main divisions: the Green Energy & Chemicals Division, which produces methanol, ammonia-based chemicals, life science products, aromatic chemicals, foam plastics, and electricity; and the Functional Chemicals Division, which manufactures inorganic chemicals, plastic lens monomers, engineering plastics, electronic materials, and oxygen absorbers. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Functional Chemicals Division.
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