MHTCF (Mitsui High-tec) Beneish M-Score: -2.83 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


MHTCF Mitsui High-tec Inc MHTCF
72 GF Score
Price $5.62
GF Value $6.63
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Mitsui High-tec Beneish M-Score?

Mitsui High-tec MHTCF +17.08% 72 Beneish M-Score is -2.83 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MHTCF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 987 Semiconductors companies, Mitsui High-tec ranks better than 75.58% 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 Mitsui High-tec's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

MHTCF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.09   Med: -2.74   Max: -2.28
Current: -2.83

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Mitsui High-tec was -2.28. The lowest was -3.09. And the median was -2.74.


Mitsui High-tec Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mitsui High-tec'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.

Mitsui High-tec Beneish M-Score Chart

Mitsui High-tec Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.42 -2.28 -2.73 -2.66 -2.83

Mitsui High-tec Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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MHTCF vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Mitsui High-tec'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.


Mitsui High-tec Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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Mitsui High-tec 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 Mitsui High-tec 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 * 0.9165+0.528 * 1.0221+0.404 * 1.2425+0.892 * 1.0149+0.115 * 1.2053
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.087073-0.327 * 1.0409
=-2.83

* 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 (Jan26) TTM:Last Year (Jan25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $192 Mil.
Revenue was $1,394 Mil.
Gross Profit was $205 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $694 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,538 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $800 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $85 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $350 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $440 Mil.
Net Income was $20 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $154 Mil.
Total Receivables was $207 Mil.
Revenue was $1,373 Mil.
Gross Profit was $207 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $692 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,430 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $705 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $93 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $283 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $422 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)
=(192.313 / 1393.733) / (206.759 / 1373.258)
=0.137984 / 0.150561
=0.9165

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)
=(206.925 / 1373.258) / (205.47 / 1393.733)
=0.150682 / 0.147424
=1.0221

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 - (694.457 + 799.563) / 1538.418) / (1 - (691.582 + 704.759) / 1429.546)
=0.02886 / 0.023228
=1.2425

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
=1393.733 / 1373.258
=1.0149

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))
=(92.778 / (92.778 + 704.759)) / (85.413 / (85.413 + 799.563))
=0.116331 / 0.096514
=1.2053

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 / 1393.733) / (0 / 1373.258)
=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)
=((439.769 + 350.219) / 1538.418) / ((421.947 + 283.272) / 1429.546)
=0.513507 / 0.493317
=1.0409

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
=(20.115 - 0 - 154.069) / 1538.418
=-0.087073

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.

Mitsui High-tec has a M-score of -2.83 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?
Mitsui High-tec (MHTCF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.83 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Mitsui High-tec and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsui High-tec ranks #241 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Mitsui High-tec's Beneish M-Score too high?
Mitsui High-tec's current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsui High-tec ranks #241 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mitsui High-tec has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsui High-tec's Beneish M-Score compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Mitsui High-tec ranks #241 out of 987 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Mitsui High-tec 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 Mitsui High-tec and its competitors. Mitsui High-tec'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 Mitsui High-tec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui High-tec (MHTCF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.63, compared to a current price of $5.62 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. Mitsui High-tec's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 9 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 Mitsui High-tec (MHTCF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.83 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 Mitsui High-tec (MHTCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui High-tec stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.62 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.63. GuruFocus considers Mitsui High-tec to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MHTCF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.83
  • GF Value™: $6.63 vs. price of $5.62 (15.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Mitsui High-tec Business Description

Other Exchanges 6966:Japan
Address 2-10-1,Komine, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu, JPN, 807-8588
Mitsui High-tec Inc manufactures and sells lead frame, motor core, precision tooling and machine tools in Japan. Its precision tooling/precision parts products include motor core dies, lead frame dies, mold dies, trim and form dies, and other type of stamping tools used in motor cores and IC lead frames, electric motor cores, automobile components, coins, and resin injection molding. It also provides open lead frames for semiconductor packages; and motor parts.
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