KWHIY (Kawasaki Heavy Industries) Beneish M-Score: -2.37 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Kawasaki Heavy Industries Beneish M-Score?

Kawasaki Heavy Industries KWHIY -5.38% 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.37 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates KWHIY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,926 Industrial Products companies, Kawasaki Heavy Industries ranks worse than 57.69% 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 -2.37 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

KWHIY' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.58   Med: -2.37   Max: -2.19
Current: -2.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kawasaki Heavy Industries was -2.19. The lowest was -2.58. And the median was -2.37.


Kawasaki Heavy Industries Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kawasaki Heavy Industries'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.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Beneish M-Score Chart

Kawasaki Heavy Industries 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 -2.55 -2.37 -2.19 -2.58 -2.37

Kawasaki Heavy Industries 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 -2.58 -2.50 6.94 -2.36 -2.37

KWHIY vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kawasaki Heavy Industries'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.


Kawasaki Heavy Industries Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kawasaki Heavy Industries's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kawasaki Heavy Industries 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 Kawasaki Heavy Industries 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 * 1.0116+0.528 * 1.0337+0.404 * 0.9922+0.892 * 1.0728+0.115 * 0.9191
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9907+4.679 * -0.007924-0.327 * 0.9599
=-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 $6,807 Mil.
Revenue was 4725.556 + 3624.725 + 3434.357 + 3380.594 = $15,165 Mil.
Gross Profit was 970.043 + 767.495 + 605.392 + 635.429 = $2,978 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $14,217 Mil.
Total Assets was $20,951 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $3,850 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $684 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $2,164 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $12,314 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0 Mil.
Net Income was 266.595 + 280.691 + 120.686 + 29.374 = $697 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1390.624 + -349.748 + -123.851 + -53.66 = $863 Mil.
Total Receivables was $6,272 Mil.
Revenue was 4843.49 + 3401.368 + 3077.605 + 2814.057 = $14,137 Mil.
Gross Profit was 923.63 + 697.12 + 708.046 + 541.1 = $2,870 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $13,578 Mil.
Total Assets was $20,240 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $3,854 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $621 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $2,036 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $12,393 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0 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)
=(6807.062 / 15165.232) / (6272.334 / 14136.52)
=0.44886 / 0.443697
=1.0116

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)
=(2869.896 / 14136.52) / (2978.359 / 15165.232)
=0.203013 / 0.196394
=1.0337

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 - (14217.297 + 3849.619) / 20951.389) / (1 - (13577.979 + 3853.812) / 20240.169)
=0.137675 / 0.138753
=0.9922

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
=15165.232 / 14136.52
=1.0728

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))
=(620.614 / (620.614 + 3853.812)) / (684.225 / (684.225 + 3849.619))
=0.138702 / 0.150915
=0.9191

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)
=(2164.212 / 15165.232) / (2036.303 / 14136.52)
=0.142709 / 0.144046
=0.9907

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)
=((0 + 12314.285) / 20951.389) / ((0 + 12393.216) / 20240.169)
=0.587755 / 0.612308
=0.9599

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
=(697.346 - 0 - 863.365) / 20951.389
=-0.007924

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.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries 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 -2.37 mean?
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KWHIY) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.37 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kawasaki Heavy Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Heavy Industries ranks #1688 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 57.7%.
Is Kawasaki Heavy Industries' Beneish M-Score too high?
Kawasaki Heavy Industries' current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. Based on the distribution chart, Kawasaki Heavy Industries ranks #1688 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kawasaki Heavy Industries has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawasaki Heavy Industries' Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Heavy Industries ranks #1688 out of 2926 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kawasaki Heavy Industries 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Kawasaki Heavy Industries and its competitors. Kawasaki Heavy Industries's current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawasaki Heavy Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KWHIY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.11, compared to a current price of $7.21 — trading 75.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. Kawasaki Heavy Industries' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 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 Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KWHIY), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.37 as of Jun. 25, 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 Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KWHIY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Heavy Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.21 is trading 75.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.11. GuruFocus considers Kawasaki Heavy Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KWHIY:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.37
  • GF Value™: $4.11 vs. price of $7.21 (75.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Kawasaki Heavy Industries Business Description

Address 1-1-3 Higashikawasakicho, Kobe Crystal Tower, Chuo-ku, Kobe, JPN, 650-8680
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd is a Japan-based conglomerate with operations in aerospace, marine, and vehicles. The company operates through six segments. The Aerospace Systems segment manufactures and sells aircraft, engines, and space-related equipment. The Energy Solutions & Marine segment provides energy equipment, hydrogen systems, marine propulsion, plants, ships, and crushers. The Power Sports & Engine segment produces motorcycles, off-road vehicles, personal watercraft, and general-purpose engines. The Precision Machinery and Robots segment offers hydraulic equipment and industrial robots. The Vehicle segment manufactures railway vehicles and snow removal machinery. The Other segment covers commerce mediation, sales, orders, and welfare facility management.
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