NPPEY (Nippon Electric Glass Co) Beneish M-Score: -2.69 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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Price $18.77
GF Value $11.77
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Nippon Electric Glass Co Beneish M-Score?

Nippon Electric Glass Co NPPEY 55 Beneish M-Score is -2.69 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates NPPEY with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,403 Hardware companies, Nippon Electric Glass Co ranks better than 67.87% 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 -2.69 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NPPEY' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.98   Med: -2.7   Max: -1.82
Current: -2.69

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Nippon Electric Glass Co was -1.82. The lowest was -2.98. And the median was -2.70.


Nippon Electric Glass Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Electric Glass 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.

Nippon Electric Glass Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Nippon Electric Glass 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 -2.91 -2.61 -1.82 -2.91 -2.69

Nippon Electric Glass 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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NPPEY vs APH, GLW, TEL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Nippon Electric Glass 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.


Nippon Electric Glass Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nippon Electric Glass Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Electric Glass Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Nippon Electric Glass 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 Nippon Electric Glass 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 * 1.012+0.528 * 0.7065+0.404 * 1.0117+0.892 * 1.0266+0.115 * 1.2019
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.031954-0.327 * 0.9541
=-2.71

* 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 $397 Mil.
Revenue was $1,997 Mil.
Gross Profit was $513 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,820 Mil.
Total Assets was $4,499 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $2,313 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $155 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $755 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $408 Mil.
Net Income was $190 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $334 Mil.
Total Receivables was $382 Mil.
Revenue was $1,945 Mil.
Gross Profit was $353 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,856 Mil.
Total Assets was $4,519 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $2,301 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $188 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $800 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $426 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)
=(396.71 / 1997.255) / (381.837 / 1945.443)
=0.198628 / 0.196273
=1.012

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)
=(353.166 / 1945.443) / (513.164 / 1997.255)
=0.181535 / 0.256935
=0.7065

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 - (1820.114 + 2313.151) / 4498.688) / (1 - (1856.102 + 2300.527) / 4519.495)
=0.081229 / 0.080289
=1.0117

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
=1997.255 / 1945.443
=1.0266

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))
=(188.129 / (188.129 + 2300.527)) / (155.251 / (155.251 + 2313.151))
=0.075595 / 0.062895
=1.2019

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 / 1997.255) / (0 / 1945.443)
=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)
=((408.312 + 755.495) / 4498.688) / ((425.76 + 799.711) / 4519.495)
=0.258699 / 0.271152
=0.9541

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
=(189.95 - 0 - 333.701) / 4498.688
=-0.031954

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.

Nippon Electric Glass Co has a M-score of -2.71 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 -2.69 mean?
Nippon Electric Glass Co (NPPEY) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.69 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Nippon Electric Glass Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Electric Glass Co ranks #772 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 32.1%.
Is Nippon Electric Glass Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Nippon Electric Glass Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Electric Glass Co ranks #772 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Electric Glass Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Electric Glass Co's Beneish M-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nippon Electric Glass Co ranks #772 out of 2403 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Nippon Electric Glass Co 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Nippon Electric Glass Co and its competitors. Nippon Electric Glass Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Electric Glass Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Electric Glass Co (NPPEY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.77, compared to a current price of $18.77 — trading 59.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. Nippon Electric Glass Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Nippon Electric Glass Co (NPPEY), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.69 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 Nippon Electric Glass Co (NPPEY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Electric Glass Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $18.77 is trading 59.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.77. GuruFocus considers Nippon Electric Glass Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NPPEY:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.69
  • GF Value™: $11.77 vs. price of $18.77 (59.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Nippon Electric Glass Co Business Description

Address 2-7-1 Seiran, Shiga Prefecture, Otsu, JPN, 520-8639
Nippon Electric Glass Co Ltd is in the business of the production and sale of glass products and glassmaking machinery. Its business is divided into two categories: Electronics and Information Technology, and Performance Materials and Others. The company produces glass for flat panel displays, optical devices, chemical strengthening, electronic devices, solar cells, fiber, and building materials. The company generates the majority of its sales from the electronics and information technology category.
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