MTLHF (Mitsubishi Chemical Group) Beneish M-Score: -2.95 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Mitsubishi Chemical Group Beneish M-Score?

Mitsubishi Chemical Group MTLHF 72 Beneish M-Score is -2.95 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MTLHF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,529 Chemicals companies, Mitsubishi Chemical Group ranks better than 83.39% 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 -2.95 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MTLHF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.07   Med: -2.7   Max: -2.45
Current: -2.95

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Mitsubishi Chemical Group was -2.45. The lowest was -3.07. And the median was -2.70.


Mitsubishi Chemical Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mitsubishi Chemical Group'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.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Mitsubishi Chemical Group 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 -2.45 -2.67 -2.65 -2.82 -2.95

Mitsubishi Chemical Group 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 -2.82 -3.07 -2.79 -2.76 -2.95

MTLHF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Mitsubishi Chemical Group'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.


Mitsubishi Chemical Group Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mitsubishi Chemical Group 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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group 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 * 0.9844+0.528 * 1.0016+0.404 * 0.9241+0.892 * 0.8383+0.115 * 0.7758
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0007+4.679 * -0.073317-0.327 * 0.9358
=-3.02

* 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 $4,234 Mil.
Revenue was 6092.063 + 6017.118 + 6211.646 + 6095.173 = $24,416 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1819.493 + 1694.853 + 1814.525 + 1729.097 = $7,058 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $13,204 Mil.
Total Assets was $37,034 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $13,213 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1,789 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $5,364 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $8,828 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $9,475 Mil.
Net Income was -589.856 + -30.164 + 612.087 + 135.843 = $128 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1188.649 + 551.775 + 685.845 + 416.85 = $2,843 Mil.
Total Receivables was $5,131 Mil.
Revenue was 7217.74 + 8593.31 + 6158.757 + 7154.143 = $29,124 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2165.559 + 2835.686 + 1404.83 + 2025.884 = $8,432 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $13,831 Mil.
Total Assets was $39,546 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $13,447 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1,371 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $6,395 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $10,064 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $10,821 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)
=(4234.312 / 24416) / (5130.996 / 29123.95)
=0.173424 / 0.176178
=0.9844

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)
=(8431.959 / 29123.95) / (7057.968 / 24416)
=0.28952 / 0.289071
=1.0016

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 - (13204.004 + 13212.719) / 37033.709) / (1 - (13830.627 + 13447.466) / 39545.914)
=0.286684 / 0.310217
=0.9241

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
=24416 / 29123.95
=0.8383

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))
=(1370.955 / (1370.955 + 13447.466)) / (1788.99 / (1788.99 + 13212.719))
=0.092517 / 0.119252
=0.7758

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)
=(5364.411 / 24416) / (6394.575 / 29123.95)
=0.219709 / 0.219564
=1.0007

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)
=((9474.612 + 8828.316) / 37033.709) / ((10820.783 + 10064.284) / 39545.914)
=0.494223 / 0.528122
=0.9358

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
=(127.91 - 0 - 2843.119) / 37033.709
=-0.073317

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.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group has a M-score of -3.02 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 -2.95 mean?
Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MTLHF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.95 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Mitsubishi Chemical Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Chemical Group ranks #254 out of 1529 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Mitsubishi Chemical Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.95. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsubishi Chemical Group ranks #254 out of 1529 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mitsubishi Chemical Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Chemical Group ranks #254 out of 1529 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Mitsubishi Chemical Group in the top 17% 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group and its competitors. Mitsubishi Chemical Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsubishi Chemical Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MTLHF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.49, compared to a current price of $6.26 — trading 39.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.95. Mitsubishi Chemical Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 11 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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MTLHF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.95 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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MTLHF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Chemical Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.26 is trading 39.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.49. GuruFocus considers Mitsubishi Chemical Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MTLHF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.95
  • GF Value™: $4.49 vs. price of $6.26 (39.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 11 warning signs

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


Mitsubishi Chemical Group Business Description

Address 1-1-1 Marunouchi, Palace Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8251
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp is a holding company which manufactures and sells chemicals, plastics, and pharmaceuticals. It organizes itself into five segments. The Basic Materials & Polymers segment covers petrochemical substrates, polyolefins, basic chemicals, sustainable polymers, engineering plastics, and carbon. The Industrial Gas segment focuses on industrial gases. The MMA & Derivatives segment includes MMA, PMMA, coatings, additives, and fine chemicals. The Pharmacy segment is engaged in medicines, and the Specialty Materials segment handles advanced films and polymers, advanced solutions, and advanced composites. The Others segment includes businesses such as engineering, transportation, and warehousing. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Industrial gas segment.
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