MBUMF (Mabuchi Motor Co) Beneish M-Score: -2.51 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is Mabuchi Motor Co Beneish M-Score?

Mabuchi Motor Co MBUMF 91 Beneish M-Score is -2.51 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates MBUMF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.71. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Vehicles & Parts companies, Mabuchi Motor Co ranks worse than 53.26% 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 -2.51 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MBUMF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.81   Med: -2.54   Max: -2.19
Current: -2.51

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Mabuchi Motor Co was -2.19. The lowest was -2.81. And the median was -2.54.


Mabuchi Motor Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mabuchi Motor 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.

Mabuchi Motor Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Mabuchi Motor Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.27 -2.19 -2.53 -2.81 -2.51

Mabuchi Motor Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MBUMF vs ORLY, AZO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Mabuchi Motor 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.


Mabuchi Motor Co Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mabuchi Motor Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mabuchi Motor 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 Mabuchi Motor 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 * 1.0155+0.528 * 0.9033+0.404 * 1.2145+0.892 * 1.0077+0.115 * 1.0484
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.024562-0.327 * 0.9678
=-2.52

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $248 Mil.
Revenue was $1,285 Mil.
Gross Profit was $383 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,589 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,374 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $615 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $87 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $182 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $8 Mil.
Net Income was $169 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $227 Mil.
Total Receivables was $243 Mil.
Revenue was $1,276 Mil.
Gross Profit was $344 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,550 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,308 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $621 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $92 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $187 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $3 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)
=(248.379 / 1285.425) / (242.728 / 1275.642)
=0.193227 / 0.190279
=1.0155

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)
=(343.759 / 1275.642) / (383.497 / 1285.425)
=0.269479 / 0.298343
=0.9033

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 - (1588.782 + 614.816) / 2374.133) / (1 - (1550.428 + 620.976) / 2307.906)
=0.07183 / 0.059145
=1.2145

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
=1285.425 / 1275.642
=1.0077

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))
=(92.371 / (92.371 + 620.976)) / (86.637 / (86.637 + 614.816))
=0.12949 / 0.123511
=1.0484

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 / 1285.425) / (0 / 1275.642)
=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)
=((8.331 + 181.58) / 2374.133) / ((3.361 + 187.388) / 2307.906)
=0.079992 / 0.08265
=0.9678

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
=(168.502 - 0 - 226.816) / 2374.133
=-0.024562

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.

Mabuchi Motor Co has a M-score of -2.52 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 -2.51 mean?
Mabuchi Motor Co (MBUMF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.51 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Mabuchi Motor Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mabuchi Motor Co ranks #678 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is Mabuchi Motor Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Mabuchi Motor Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. Based on the distribution chart, Mabuchi Motor Co ranks #678 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mabuchi Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mabuchi Motor Co's Beneish M-Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Mabuchi Motor Co ranks #678 out of 1273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Mabuchi Motor Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Mabuchi Motor Co and its competitors. Mabuchi Motor Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mabuchi Motor Co stock overvalued right now?
Mabuchi Motor Co (MBUMF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.51. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.71, compared to a current price of $11.76 — trading 21.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. Mabuchi Motor Co's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 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 Mabuchi Motor Co (MBUMF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.51 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 Mabuchi Motor Co (MBUMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mabuchi Motor Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.76 is trading 21.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.71.

Key valuation signals for MBUMF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.51
  • GF Value™: $9.71 vs. price of $11.76 (21.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Mabuchi Motor Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 6592:JapanV94:Germany
Address 430 Matsuhidai, Chiba Prefecture, Matsudo, JPN, 270-2280
Mabuchi Motor Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of small motors. The company operates under a single business model, with four reportable segments: Japan, Asia, America, and Europe, which are based on regional production and sales systems.
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