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SECOM CoSTU:XSC -0.56%83 Beneish M-Score is -2.68 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:XSC with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €31.90 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, SECOM Co ranks better than 60.78% 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 -2.68 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for SECOM Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
STU:XSC'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.77 Med: -2.59 Max: -2.44
Current: -2.68
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of SECOM Co was -2.44. The lowest was -2.77. And the median was -2.59.
SECOM Co Beneish M-Score Related Terms
SECOM Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SECOM 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.
STU:XSC vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, SECOM 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.
SECOM Co Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, SECOM Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SECOM Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 SECOM 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 * 0.9661
+
0.528 * 0.9748
+
0.404 * 1.0372
+
0.892 * 0.9201
+
0.115 * 0.992
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1.0895
+
4.679 * -0.040762
-
0.327 * 1.0204
=
-2.79
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(479.337 / (479.337 + 2918.613))
/
(439.955 / (439.955 + 2653.97))
=
0.141067
/
0.1422
=
0.992
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
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
=
(614.135 - 0
-
1109.665)
/
12156.712
=
-0.040762
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.
SECOM Co has a M-score of -2.79 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
SECOM Co (STU:XSC) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.68 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on SECOM Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SECOM Co ranks #400 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 39.2%.
Is SECOM Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
SECOM Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. Based on the distribution chart, SECOM Co ranks #400 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SECOM Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SECOM Co's Beneish M-Score compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, SECOM Co ranks #400 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts SECOM 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business 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 SECOM Co and its competitors. SECOM Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SECOM Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SECOM Co (STU:XSC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €31.90, compared to a current price of €35.60 — trading 11.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. SECOM Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 SECOM Co (STU:XSC), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.68 as of Jul. 14, 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 SECOM Co (STU:XSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SECOM Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €35.60 is trading 11.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €31.90.
GuruFocus considers SECOM Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:XSC:
Beneish M-Score: -2.68
GF Value™: €31.90 vs. price of €35.60 (11.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:XSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SECOM Co Ltd is a provider of security services and surveillance systems. The company operates seven business segments. BPO ICT segment provides information security, disaster response, data center, and EPO services. Disaster Prevention supplies fire alarms, extinguishing systems, and other equipment for offices, plants, tunnels, cultural properties, ships, and homes. Geospatial Information Services offers mapping and related services to governments in Japan and abroad. Insurance designs products reflecting risk reduction and specialized health coverage. Medical Services covers home care, nursing, senior residences, medical records, and equipment sales. Security Services delivers centralized systems for safety and monitoring. Others include real estate leasing and construction support.
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