KOKSF (Kokusai Electric) Beneish M-Score: -2.83 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


KOKSF Kokusai Electric Corp KOKSF
33 GF Score
Price $67.15
GF Value $25.97
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Kokusai Electric Beneish M-Score?

Kokusai Electric KOKSF +10.94% 33 Beneish M-Score is -2.83 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates KOKSF with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 986 Semiconductors companies, Kokusai Electric ranks better than 75.76% 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 -2.83 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

KOKSF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.83   Med: -2.6   Max: -2.11
Current: -2.83

During the past 5 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kokusai Electric was -2.11. The lowest was -2.83. And the median was -2.60.


Kokusai Electric Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kokusai Electric'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.

Kokusai Electric Beneish M-Score Chart

Kokusai Electric Annual Data
Trend Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 -2.60 -2.11 -2.83

Kokusai Electric Quarterly Data
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 -2.11 -2.61 -2.33 -2.71 -2.83

KOKSF vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Kokusai Electric'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.


Kokusai Electric Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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Kokusai Electric 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 Kokusai Electric 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 * 0.8483+0.528 * 1.0326+0.404 * 0.9252+0.892 * 0.9808+0.115 * 0.9813
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1037+4.679 * -0.052346-0.327 * 0.9299
=-2.89

* 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 $239 Mil.
Revenue was 390.849 + 358.227 + 442.41 + 358.442 = $1,550 Mil.
Gross Profit was 153.955 + 146.766 + 184.475 + 153.789 = $639 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,171 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,267 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $361 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $94 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $363 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $572 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $236 Mil.
Net Income was 45.859 + 46.589 + 59.393 + 46.898 = $199 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 128.584 + 74.002 + 80.723 + 34.073 = $317 Mil.
Total Receivables was $287 Mil.
Revenue was 431.162 + 390.841 + 345.034 + 413.176 = $1,580 Mil.
Gross Profit was 171.155 + 161.656 + 153.98 + 185.95 = $673 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,160 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,291 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $329 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $84 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $336 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $555 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $324 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)
=(239.1 / 1549.928) / (287.372 / 1580.213)
=0.154265 / 0.181856
=0.8483

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)
=(672.741 / 1580.213) / (638.985 / 1549.928)
=0.425728 / 0.412268
=1.0326

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 - (1171.136 + 360.6) / 2266.523) / (1 - (1159.632 + 328.712) / 2291.141)
=0.324191 / 0.350392
=0.9252

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
=1549.928 / 1580.213
=0.9808

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))
=(83.784 / (83.784 + 328.712)) / (94.121 / (94.121 + 360.6))
=0.203115 / 0.206986
=0.9813

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)
=(363.305 / 1549.928) / (335.594 / 1580.213)
=0.234401 / 0.212373
=1.1037

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)
=((236.27 + 571.764) / 2266.523) / ((323.741 + 554.625) / 2291.141)
=0.356508 / 0.383375
=0.9299

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
=(198.739 - 0 - 317.382) / 2266.523
=-0.052346

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.

Kokusai Electric has a M-score of -2.89 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 -2.83 mean?
Kokusai Electric (KOKSF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.83 as of Jul. 01, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kokusai Electric and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kokusai Electric ranks #239 out of 986 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is Kokusai Electric's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kokusai Electric's current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. Based on the distribution chart, Kokusai Electric ranks #239 out of 986 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kokusai Electric has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kokusai Electric's Beneish M-Score compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Kokusai Electric ranks #239 out of 986 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kokusai Electric in the top 24% 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Semiconductors 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 Kokusai Electric and its competitors. Kokusai Electric's current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kokusai Electric stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kokusai Electric (KOKSF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.97, compared to a current price of $67.15 — trading 158.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. Kokusai Electric's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 5 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 Kokusai Electric (KOKSF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.83 as of Jul. 01, 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 Kokusai Electric (KOKSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kokusai Electric stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $67.15 is trading 158.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.97. GuruFocus considers Kokusai Electric to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KOKSF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.83
  • GF Value™: $25.97 vs. price of $67.15 (158.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Kokusai Electric Business Description

Other Exchanges 6525:Japan69B:Germany
Address 3-4 Kanda Kajicho, 5th Floor, Oak Kanda Kajicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0045
Kokusai Electric Corp is engaged in the semiconductor manufacturing equipment business. The company operates as a single business segment focused on the development, manufacture, and supply of semiconductor production equipment used in the fabrication of electronic components. The main products include batch film deposition equipment, treatment equipment for film quality improvement, units for measuring instruments and cleaning equipment, and others.
33GF Score

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