Kaga Electronics Co (STU:9V2) Beneish M-Score: -1.69 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


STU:9V2 Kaga Electronics Co Ltd STU:9V2
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What is Kaga Electronics Co Beneish M-Score?

Kaga Electronics Co STU:9V2 -2.59% 90 Beneish M-Score is -1.69 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:9V2 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.38. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,408 Hardware companies, Kaga Electronics Co ranks worse than 85.59% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.69 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

STU:9V2' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.76   Med: -2.5   Max: -1.56
Current: -1.69

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kaga Electronics Co was -1.56. The lowest was -2.76. And the median was -2.50.


Kaga Electronics Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kaga Electronics 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.

Kaga Electronics Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Kaga Electronics Co 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 -2.22 -2.50 -2.76 -2.50 -1.69

Kaga Electronics Co 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 -2.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.69

STU:9V2 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Kaga Electronics 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.


Kaga Electronics Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Kaga Electronics 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 Kaga Electronics 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 * 1.2716+0.528 * 1.0101+0.404 * 1.121+0.892 * 1.0567+0.115 * 0.9469
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.083157-0.327 * 1.2238
=-1.82

* 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 €892 Mil.
Revenue was €3,592 Mil.
Gross Profit was €465 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,866 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,201 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €172 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €29 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,065 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €64 Mil.
Net Income was €170 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €-13 Mil.
Total Receivables was €664 Mil.
Revenue was €3,399 Mil.
Gross Profit was €445 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,596 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,897 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €177 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €28 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €730 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €65 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)
=(892.028 / 3591.973) / (663.9 / 3399.327)
=0.248339 / 0.195303
=1.2716

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)
=(444.728 / 3399.327) / (465.254 / 3591.973)
=0.130828 / 0.129526
=1.0101

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 - (1866.292 + 172.387) / 2200.588) / (1 - (1595.871 + 176.52) / 1896.889)
=0.073575 / 0.065633
=1.121

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
=3591.973 / 3399.327
=1.0567

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))
=(27.801 / (27.801 + 176.52)) / (28.929 / (28.929 + 172.387))
=0.136065 / 0.143699
=0.9469

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 / 3591.973) / (0 / 3399.327)
=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)
=((64.165 + 1065.391) / 2200.588) / ((65.159 + 730.43) / 1896.889)
=0.513297 / 0.419418
=1.2238

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
=(169.525 - 0 - -13.47) / 2200.588
=0.083157

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.

Kaga Electronics Co has a M-score of -1.82 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 -1.69 mean?
Kaga Electronics Co (STU:9V2) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.69 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kaga Electronics Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaga Electronics Co ranks #2061 out of 2408 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 85.6%.
Is Kaga Electronics Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kaga Electronics Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.69. Based on the distribution chart, Kaga Electronics Co ranks #2061 out of 2408 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kaga Electronics Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaga Electronics Co's Beneish M-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Kaga Electronics Co ranks #2061 out of 2408 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kaga Electronics Co 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 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 Kaga Electronics Co and its competitors. Kaga Electronics Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaga Electronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Kaga Electronics Co (STU:9V2) has a current Beneish M-Score of -1.69. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.38, compared to a current price of €22.60 — trading 10.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.69. Kaga Electronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Kaga Electronics Co (STU:9V2), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.69 as of Jun. 28, 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 Kaga Electronics Co (STU:9V2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaga Electronics Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €22.60 is trading 10.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €20.38.

Key valuation signals for STU:9V2:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.69
  • GF Value™: €20.38 vs. price of €22.60 (10.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:9V2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kaga Electronics Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 8154:Japan
Address 20 Kandamatsunagacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-8629
Kaga Electronics Co Ltd is a Japan based company engages in the sales of electronic components, electronic devices and other. It operates through following segments: Electronic Components, Information Equipment, Software and Other. The firm generates majority revenue from the Electronic Components.
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