MITCF (Mitani) Beneish M-Score: -2.53 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


MITCF Mitani Corp MITCF
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GF Value $11.32
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What is Mitani Beneish M-Score?

Mitani MITCF 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates MITCF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.32. Among 538 Conglomerates companies, Mitani ranks better than 63.57% 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 -2.53 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MITCF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.73   Med: -2.6   Max: -2.45
Current: -2.53

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Mitani was -2.45. The lowest was -2.73. And the median was -2.60.


Mitani Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mitani'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.

Mitani Beneish M-Score Chart

Mitani 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 -2.54 -2.54 -2.73 -2.62 -2.53

Mitani 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 -2.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.53

MITCF vs HON, MMM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Mitani'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.


Mitani Beneish M-Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Mitani's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mitani 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 Mitani 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 * 0.9773+0.528 * 0.9611+0.404 * 1.0795+0.892 * 0.9394+0.115 * 0.9974
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.01407-0.327 * 0.931
=-2.59

* 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 $459 Mil.
Revenue was $2,137 Mil.
Gross Profit was $395 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,597 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,992 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $222 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $36 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $590 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $13 Mil.
Net Income was $148 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $176 Mil.
Total Receivables was $500 Mil.
Revenue was $2,274 Mil.
Gross Profit was $404 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,616 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,006 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $229 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $37 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $642 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $11 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)
=(459.281 / 2136.534) / (500.256 / 2274.322)
=0.214965 / 0.219958
=0.9773

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)
=(403.804 / 2274.322) / (394.706 / 2136.534)
=0.177549 / 0.184741
=0.9611

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 - (1597.37 + 222.375) / 1991.855) / (1 - (1616.14 + 229.153) / 2005.855)
=0.086407 / 0.080047
=1.0795

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
=2136.534 / 2274.322
=0.9394

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))
=(36.644 / (36.644 + 229.153)) / (35.669 / (35.669 + 222.375))
=0.137865 / 0.138228
=0.9974

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 / 2136.534) / (0 / 2274.322)
=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)
=((13.303 + 590.14) / 1991.855) / ((11.224 + 641.517) / 2005.855)
=0.302955 / 0.325418
=0.931

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
=(147.798 - 0 - 175.823) / 1991.855
=-0.01407

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.

Mitani has a M-score of -2.59 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 -2.53 mean?
Mitani (MITCF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.53 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Mitani and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitani ranks #196 out of 538 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 36.4%.
Is Mitani's Beneish M-Score too high?
Mitani's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Based on the distribution chart, Mitani ranks #196 out of 538 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mitani has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitani's Beneish M-Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Mitani ranks #196 out of 538 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Mitani in the upper 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Conglomerates 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 Mitani and its competitors. Mitani's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitani stock overvalued right now?
Mitani (MITCF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.53. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.32, compared to a current price of $13.17 — trading 16.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Mitani's overall GF Score™ is 77/100. 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 Mitani (MITCF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jun. 26, 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 Mitani (MITCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitani stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $13.17 is trading 16.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.32.

Key valuation signals for MITCF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.53
  • GF Value™: $11.32 vs. price of $13.17 (16.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100

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


Mitani Business Description

Other Exchanges 8066:Japan
Address 1-6-5 Marunouchi, Tokyo Marunouchi North Exit Building, 2 Floor, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN
Mitani Corp is in the businesses of Information systems, Construction, Energy and other businesses. The firm's information systems business comprises of system integration focusing on planning, developing, managing and supporting computer systems, networks, and software as well as the sale of related devices. Construction business develops, sells and manages construction materials. Its energy business sells oil, petrochemical products, coal and liquid petroleum gas. Other businesses of the firm include wind power, industrial equipment, storage facilities, lease services, restaurant management and senior lifestyle businesses.
77GF Score

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