SEKEY (Seiko Epson) Beneish M-Score: -2.69 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is Seiko Epson Beneish M-Score?

Seiko Epson SEKEY -0.87% 78 Beneish M-Score is -2.69 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates SEKEY with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,403 Hardware companies, Seiko Epson 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 Seiko Epson's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SEKEY' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.08   Med: -2.68   Max: -2.24
Current: -2.69

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Seiko Epson was -2.24. The lowest was -3.08. And the median was -2.68.


Seiko Epson Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Seiko Epson'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.

Seiko Epson Beneish M-Score Chart

Seiko Epson 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 -2.47 -2.24 -2.74 -2.45 -2.69

Seiko Epson 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 -2.45 -2.47 -2.25 -2.58 -2.69

SEKEY vs DELL, SNDK, ANET: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Seiko Epson'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.


Seiko Epson Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Seiko Epson's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Seiko Epson 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 Seiko Epson 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 * 1.047+0.528 * 1.0216+0.404 * 0.8435+0.892 * 1.0293+0.115 * 0.9249
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9965+4.679 * -0.061809-0.327 * 0.9843
=-2.75

* 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 $1,519 Mil.
Revenue was 2328.08 + 2414.604 + 2343.204 + 2220.87 = $9,307 Mil.
Gross Profit was 815.672 + 868.197 + 809.054 + 805.102 = $3,298 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $6,100 Mil.
Total Assets was $9,673 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $2,475 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $511 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $2,747 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $2,818 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,030 Mil.
Net Income was -108.682 + 107.623 + 81.521 + 45.77 = $126 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 316.783 + 242.863 + 142.044 + 22.39 = $724 Mil.
Total Receivables was $1,409 Mil.
Revenue was 2275.134 + 2273.001 + 2361.487 + 2132.358 = $9,042 Mil.
Gross Profit was 836.75 + 797.033 + 879.731 + 759.825 = $3,273 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $5,909 Mil.
Total Assets was $9,771 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $2,547 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $479 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $2,678 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $2,979 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $969 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)
=(1518.987 / 9306.758) / (1409.462 / 9041.98)
=0.163213 / 0.15588
=1.047

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)
=(3273.339 / 9041.98) / (3298.025 / 9306.758)
=0.362016 / 0.354369
=1.0216

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 - (6099.802 + 2475.349) / 9672.573) / (1 - (5909.494 + 2547.418) / 9771.129)
=0.113457 / 0.1345
=0.8435

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
=9306.758 / 9041.98
=1.0293

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))
=(478.686 / (478.686 + 2547.418)) / (510.709 / (510.709 + 2475.349))
=0.158186 / 0.171031
=0.9249

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)
=(2746.661 / 9306.758) / (2677.96 / 9041.98)
=0.295125 / 0.29617
=0.9965

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)
=((1029.545 + 2818.133) / 9672.573) / ((969.384 + 2979.499) / 9771.129)
=0.397793 / 0.404138
=0.9843

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
=(126.232 - 0 - 724.08) / 9672.573
=-0.061809

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.

Seiko Epson has a M-score of -2.75 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?
Seiko Epson (SEKEY) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.69 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Seiko Epson and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Seiko Epson ranks #772 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 32.1%.
Is Seiko Epson's Beneish M-Score too high?
Seiko Epson's current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. Based on the distribution chart, Seiko Epson ranks #772 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Seiko Epson has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seiko Epson's Beneish M-Score compare to DELL and SNDK?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Seiko Epson ranks #772 out of 2403 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Seiko Epson 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 Seiko Epson and its competitors. Seiko Epson'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 Seiko Epson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seiko Epson (SEKEY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.58, compared to a current price of $8.10 — trading 6.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. Seiko Epson's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Seiko Epson (SEKEY), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.69 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 Seiko Epson (SEKEY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seiko Epson stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.10 is trading 6.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.58. GuruFocus considers Seiko Epson to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SEKEY:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.69
  • GF Value™: $7.58 vs. price of $8.10 (6.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 11 warning signs

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


Seiko Epson Business Description

Other Exchanges 6724:JapanSE7:Germany
Address 3-3-5 Yamato, Nagano Prefecture, Suwa, JPN, 392-8502
Seiko Epson Corp is a Japan-based electronics manufacturer of printers and imaging equipment. The company operates through three segments. The Manufacturing-related and Wearables segment includes industrial robots, small injection molding machines, watches, watch movements, crystal devices, semiconductors, metal powders, surface treatment, and PCs. The Printing Solutions segment covers office and home inkjet printers, serial impact dot matrix printers, page printers, color image scanners, dry office paper machines, commercial and industrial inkjet printers, POS system products, rubber printers, and related consumables. The Visual Communication segment focuses on LCD projectors, smart glasses, and related products. It generates the majority of revenue from the Printing Solutions segment.
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