SMC (SMECF) Beneish M-Score: -2.45 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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Price $428.87
GF Value $455.05
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What is SMC Beneish M-Score?

SMC SMECF -2.14% 96 Beneish M-Score is -2.45 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates SMECF with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $455.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,926 Industrial Products companies, SMC ranks worse than 50.58% 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 -2.45 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

SMECF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.71   Med: -2.34   Max: -2.11
Current: -2.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of SMC was -2.11. The lowest was -2.71. And the median was -2.34.


SMC Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SMC'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.

SMC Beneish M-Score Chart

SMC 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 -2.29 -2.11 -2.14 -2.71 -2.45

SMC 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 -2.71 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.45

SMECF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, SMC'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.


SMC Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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SMC 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 SMC 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 * 1.0638+0.528 * 1.0123+0.404 * 0.8603+0.892 * 0.9992+0.115 * 0.9884
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.009349-0.327 * 0.9759
=-2.51

* 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 $1,483 Mil.
Revenue was $5,310 Mil.
Gross Profit was $2,404 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $9,480 Mil.
Total Assets was $14,569 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $3,895 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $283 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $918 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0 Mil.
Net Income was $1,054 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $1,191 Mil.
Total Receivables was $1,395 Mil.
Revenue was $5,314 Mil.
Gross Profit was $2,436 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $9,539 Mil.
Total Assets was $14,094 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $3,212 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $230 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $910 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0 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)
=(1482.991 / 5309.596) / (1395.226 / 5314.107)
=0.279304 / 0.262551
=1.0638

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)
=(2435.555 / 5314.107) / (2403.866 / 5309.596)
=0.458319 / 0.45274
=1.0123

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 - (9479.868 + 3894.621) / 14568.916) / (1 - (9538.876 + 3211.624) / 14093.659)
=0.081985 / 0.095302
=0.8603

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
=5309.596 / 5314.107
=0.9992

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))
=(230.166 / (230.166 + 3211.624)) / (282.614 / (282.614 + 3894.621))
=0.066874 / 0.067656
=0.9884

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 / 5309.596) / (0 / 5314.107)
=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)
=((0 + 917.995) / 14568.916) / ((0 + 909.977) / 14093.659)
=0.063011 / 0.064566
=0.9759

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
=(1054.33 - 0 - 1190.533) / 14568.916
=-0.009349

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.

SMC has a M-score of -2.51 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 -2.45 mean?
SMC (SMECF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.45 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on SMC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SMC ranks #1480 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is SMC's Beneish M-Score too high?
SMC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. Based on the distribution chart, SMC ranks #1480 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SMC has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMC's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, SMC ranks #1480 out of 2926 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places SMC in the lower 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 SMC and its competitors. SMC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SMC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMC (SMECF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $455.05, compared to a current price of $428.87 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. SMC's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 3 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 SMC (SMECF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.45 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 SMC (SMECF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $428.87 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $455.05. GuruFocus considers SMC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SMECF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.45
  • GF Value™: $455.05 vs. price of $428.87 (5.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 3 warning signs

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


SMC Business Description

Address 1-5-5 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0031
SMC Corp manufactures automatic control and filtration equipment. Its main products include directional control devices, drive systems, pneumatic auxiliary equipment, temperature regulation units, and sensors. These are utilized across a wide range of industries, including steel, chemicals, food processing, physics, medical devices, and other related fields. The company's products are widely applied across sectors such as steel, chemicals, food processing, physics, medical devices, and other related industries.
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