Meiji Electric Industries Co (TSE:3388) Beneish M-Score: -2.94 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:3388 Meiji Electric Industries Co Ltd TSE:3388
69 GF Score
Price 円2,205.00
GF Value 円1,592.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Meiji Electric Industries Co Beneish M-Score?

Meiji Electric Industries Co TSE:3388 +2.18% 69 Beneish M-Score is -2.94 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3388 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,592.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,408 Hardware companies, Meiji Electric Industries Co ranks better than 80.36% 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 -2.94 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:3388' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.94   Med: -2.44   Max: -1.78
Current: -2.94

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Meiji Electric Industries Co was -1.78. The lowest was -2.94. And the median was -2.44.


Meiji Electric Industries Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meiji Electric Industries 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.

Meiji Electric Industries Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Meiji Electric Industries 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 -2.51 -1.78 -2.60 -2.42 -2.94

Meiji Electric Industries Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -2.60 0.00 -2.42 0.00 -2.94

TSE:3388 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Meiji Electric Industries 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.


Meiji Electric Industries Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Meiji Electric Industries Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Meiji Electric Industries 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 Meiji Electric Industries 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 * 0.9212+0.528 * 0.9241+0.404 * 1.3003+0.892 * 0.9706+0.115 * 0.8073
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.097275-0.327 * 0.8826
=-2.94

* 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 円17,081 Mil.
Revenue was 円76,360 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円12,388 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円44,026 Mil.
Total Assets was 円57,099 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円4,742 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円451 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円17,065 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円2,844 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円8,399 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円19,104 Mil.
Revenue was 円78,673 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円11,795 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円43,673 Mil.
Total Assets was 円54,209 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円4,452 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円336 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円18,355 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円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)
=(17080.558 / 76360.006) / (19104.212 / 78672.806)
=0.223685 / 0.242831
=0.9212

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)
=(11794.633 / 78672.806) / (12388.413 / 76360.006)
=0.14992 / 0.162237
=0.9241

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 - (44025.882 + 4741.784) / 57099.476) / (1 - (43673.424 + 4452.168) / 54208.829)
=0.145917 / 0.112219
=1.3003

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
=76360.006 / 78672.806
=0.9706

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))
=(336.016 / (336.016 + 4452.168)) / (451.409 / (451.409 + 4741.784))
=0.070176 / 0.086923
=0.8073

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 / 76360.006) / (0 / 78672.806)
=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 + 17064.598) / 57099.476) / ((0 + 18355.063) / 54208.829)
=0.298857 / 0.338599
=0.8826

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
=(2844.284 - 0 - 8398.635) / 57099.476
=-0.097275

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.

Meiji Electric Industries Co has a M-score of -2.94 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 -2.94 mean?
Meiji Electric Industries Co (TSE:3388) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.94 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Meiji Electric Industries Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Meiji Electric Industries Co ranks #473 out of 2408 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is Meiji Electric Industries Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Meiji Electric Industries Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.94. Based on the distribution chart, Meiji Electric Industries Co ranks #473 out of 2408 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Meiji Electric Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meiji Electric Industries Co's Beneish M-Score compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Meiji Electric Industries Co ranks #473 out of 2408 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Meiji Electric Industries Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Meiji Electric Industries Co and its competitors. Meiji Electric Industries Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meiji Electric Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiji Electric Industries Co (TSE:3388) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,592.09, compared to a current price of 円2,205.00 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.94. Meiji Electric Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Meiji Electric Industries Co (TSE:3388), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.94 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 Meiji Electric Industries Co (TSE:3388) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiji Electric Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,205.00 is trading 38.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,592.09. GuruFocus considers Meiji Electric Industries Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3388:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.94
  • GF Value™: 円1,592.09 vs. price of 円2,205.00 (38.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3388 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Meiji Electric Industries Co Business Description

Address 2-13-8 Kamejima, Nakamura-ku, Aichi, Nagoya, JPN
Meiji Electric Industries Co Ltd is a distributor of factory automation components. It also sells functional parts for electric equipment and automatic power saving electrical appliances and instruments.
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