Sharp (FRA:SRP) Beneish M-Score: -2.33 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


FRA:SRP Sharp Corp FRA:SRP
57 GF Score
Price €3.10
GF Value €3.77
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Sharp Beneish M-Score?

Sharp FRA:SRP -0.61% 57 Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SRP with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,403 Hardware companies, Sharp ranks worse than 61.55% 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 -2.33 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:SRP' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.35   Med: -2.66   Max: -2.23
Current: -2.33

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sharp was -2.23. The lowest was -3.35. And the median was -2.66.


Sharp Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sharp'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.

Sharp Beneish M-Score Chart

Sharp 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 -3.17 -3.35 -2.55 -2.33

Sharp 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 -2.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.33

FRA:SRP vs AAPL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Sharp'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.


Sharp Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sharp's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sharp 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 Sharp 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 * 1.1083+0.528 * 0.8449+0.404 * 1.1061+0.892 * 0.7697+0.115 * 1.1638
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.033345-0.327 * 0.9151
=-2.42

* 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 €2,010 Mil.
Revenue was €10,318 Mil.
Gross Profit was €2,294 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €5,175 Mil.
Total Assets was €7,786 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €999 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €199 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €2,029 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €5,699 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3 Mil.
Net Income was €259 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €-1 Mil.
Total Receivables was €2,357 Mil.
Revenue was €13,405 Mil.
Gross Profit was €2,518 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €6,080 Mil.
Total Assets was €9,021 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,253 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €301 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €4,697 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,522 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)
=(2010.491 / 10317.959) / (2356.827 / 13405.12)
=0.194854 / 0.175815
=1.1083

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)
=(2517.684 / 13405.12) / (2293.634 / 10317.959)
=0.187815 / 0.222295
=0.8449

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 - (5175.259 + 998.99) / 7785.593) / (1 - (6080.406 + 1252.915) / 9021.346)
=0.206965 / 0.187115
=1.1061

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
=10317.959 / 13405.12
=0.7697

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))
=(300.72 / (300.72 + 1252.915)) / (199.304 / (199.304 + 998.99))
=0.193559 / 0.166323
=1.1638

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)
=(2028.894 / 10317.959) / (0 / 13405.12)
=0.196637 / 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)
=((3.064 + 5698.562) / 7785.593) / ((2521.978 + 4697.203) / 9021.346)
=0.73233 / 0.800233
=0.9151

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
=(258.569 - 0 - -1.041) / 7785.593
=0.033345

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.

Sharp has a M-score of -2.42 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 -2.33 mean?
Sharp (FRA:SRP) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.33 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sharp and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sharp ranks #1479 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 61.5%.
Is Sharp's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sharp's current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. Based on the distribution chart, Sharp ranks #1479 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sharp has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sharp's Beneish M-Score compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sharp ranks #1479 out of 2403 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sharp 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 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 Sharp and its competitors. Sharp's current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sharp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sharp (FRA:SRP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.77, compared to a current price of €3.10 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. Sharp's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 4 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 Sharp (FRA:SRP), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.33 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 Sharp (FRA:SRP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sharp stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.10 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.77. GuruFocus considers Sharp to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SRP:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.33
  • GF Value™: €3.77 vs. price of €3.10 (17.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Sharp Business Description

Address 1 Takumi-machi, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka, JPN, 590-8522
Sharp Corp is a Japan-based company that is principally engaged in producing and selling a broad range of consumer and industrial electronic products. The company's business segments consist of the consumer electronics segment, the energy solutions segment, the business solutions segment, the electronic components and devices segment, and the display devices segment. The company generates over half of its revenue from the consumer electronics segment and the display devices segment. It has a global business presence, with China, Japan, the Americas, and Europe its four largest markets.
57GF Score

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