Mizuho Leasing Co (STU:LFB) Beneish M-Score: -2.09 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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STU:LFB Mizuho Leasing Co Ltd STU:LFB
76 GF Score
Price €7.30
GF Value €6.57
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What is Mizuho Leasing Co Beneish M-Score?

Mizuho Leasing Co STU:LFB +2.10% 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.09 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:LFB with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.57. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 488 Credit Services companies, Mizuho Leasing Co ranks worse than 54.92% 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 -2.09 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STU:LFB' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.27   Med: -2.01   Max: -1.45
Current: -2.09

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Mizuho Leasing Co was -1.45. The lowest was -2.27. And the median was -2.01.


Mizuho Leasing Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mizuho Leasing 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.

Mizuho Leasing Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Mizuho Leasing 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 -2.14 -2.19 -1.92 -1.91 -2.09

Mizuho Leasing Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.09 0.00

STU:LFB vs V, MA, AXP: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Mizuho Leasing 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.


Mizuho Leasing Co Beneish M-Score vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Mizuho Leasing Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mizuho Leasing 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 Mizuho Leasing 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 * 0.7789+0.528 * 1.2877+0.404 * 1.1934+0.892 * 1.1641+0.115 * 1.0345
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.013573-0.327 * 0.9928
=-2.24

* 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 €5,100 Mil.
Revenue was €5,024 Mil.
Gross Profit was €484 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €14,186 Mil.
Total Assets was €22,760 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €5,457 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €123 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €10,829 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €8,730 Mil.
Net Income was €260 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €-49 Mil.
Total Receivables was €5,625 Mil.
Revenue was €4,316 Mil.
Gross Profit was €536 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €15,778 Mil.
Total Assets was €24,190 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €5,637 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €132 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €12,361 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €8,578 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)
=(5099.897 / 5023.718) / (5624.899 / 4315.555)
=1.015164 / 1.303401
=0.7789

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)
=(535.815 / 4315.555) / (484.382 / 5023.718)
=0.124159 / 0.096419
=1.2877

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 - (14186.287 + 5457.366) / 22759.863) / (1 - (15777.97 + 5636.739) / 24190.021)
=0.136917 / 0.11473
=1.1934

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
=5023.718 / 4315.555
=1.1641

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))
=(131.901 / (131.901 + 5636.739)) / (123.343 / (123.343 + 5457.366))
=0.022865 / 0.022102
=1.0345

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 / 5023.718) / (0 / 4315.555)
=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)
=((8730.235 + 10828.811) / 22759.863) / ((8577.717 + 12360.895) / 24190.021)
=0.859366 / 0.865589
=0.9928

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
=(259.523 - 0 - -49.387) / 22759.863
=0.013573

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.

Mizuho Leasing Co has a M-score of -2.24 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 -2.09 mean?
Mizuho Leasing Co (STU:LFB) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.09 as of Aug. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Mizuho Leasing Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mizuho Leasing Co ranks #268 out of 488 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 54.9%.
Is Mizuho Leasing Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Mizuho Leasing Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.09. Based on the distribution chart, Mizuho Leasing Co ranks #268 out of 488 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mizuho Leasing Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mizuho Leasing Co's Beneish M-Score compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Mizuho Leasing Co ranks #268 out of 488 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Mizuho Leasing 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 Credit Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Credit Services 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 Mizuho Leasing Co and its competitors. Mizuho Leasing Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mizuho Leasing Co stock overvalued right now?
Mizuho Leasing Co (STU:LFB) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.09. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.57, compared to a current price of €7.30 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.09. Mizuho Leasing Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 Mizuho Leasing Co (STU:LFB), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.09 as of Aug. 03, 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 Mizuho Leasing Co (STU:LFB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mizuho Leasing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.30 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.57.

Key valuation signals for STU:LFB:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.09
  • GF Value™: €6.57 vs. price of €7.30 (11.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Mizuho Leasing Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 8425:Japan
Address 2-6 Toranomon 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-0001
Mizuho Leasing Co Ltd is a Japanese firm which provides total financial services to a range of customers from large companies to small and medium-sized companies. The company has four segments namely Leasing, Installment Sales, Loans and Other. The Leasing segment is engaged in leasing and renting services for industrial machinery, transportation equipment, and information-related equipment. Installment Sales segment is engaged in installment sales of production equipment, construction and engineering machinery, and commercial equipment. Loans segment is engaged in corporate finance, vessel finance, and factoring services. Other segment is engaged in investing in securities that are held for the purpose of generating operational revenues, as well as engaged in assurance services.
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