Cluster Technology Co (TSE:4240) Beneish M-Score: -2.84 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSE:4240 Cluster Technology Co Ltd TSE:4240
78 GF Score
Price 円315.00
GF Value 円426.16
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Cluster Technology Co Beneish M-Score?

Cluster Technology Co TSE:4240 -1.56% 78 Beneish M-Score is -2.84 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4240 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円426.16 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 2,404 Hardware companies, Cluster Technology Co ranks better than 75.92% 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 -2.84 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4240' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.18   Med: -2.52   Max: 5.13
Current: -2.84

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Cluster Technology Co was 5.13. The lowest was -3.18. And the median was -2.52.


Cluster Technology Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cluster Technology 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.

Cluster Technology Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Cluster Technology 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 5.13 -2.41 -2.62 -2.28 -2.84

Cluster Technology 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 -2.62 0.00 -2.28 0.00 -2.84

TSE:4240 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Cluster Technology 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.


Cluster Technology Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Cluster Technology 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 Cluster Technology 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 * 0.86+0.528 * 1.005+0.404 * 0.7008+0.892 * 1.2704+0.115 * 0.9362
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1607+4.679 * -0.045206-0.327 * 1.3378
=-2.84

* 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181 Mil.
Revenue was 円1,299 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円548 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,464 Mil.
Total Assets was 円2,025 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円521 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円68 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円78 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円261 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円5 Mil.
Net Income was 円125 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円217 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円166 Mil.
Revenue was 円1,023 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円433 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,320 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,836 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円465 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円57 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円53 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円173 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円8 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)
=(181.451 / 1299.249) / (166.08 / 1022.74)
=0.139658 / 0.162387
=0.86

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)
=(433.157 / 1022.74) / (547.538 / 1299.249)
=0.423526 / 0.421427
=1.005

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 - (1464.421 + 520.996) / 2024.695) / (1 - (1320.313 + 464.959) / 1836.097)
=0.019399 / 0.027681
=0.7008

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
=1299.249 / 1022.74
=1.2704

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))
=(56.513 / (56.513 + 464.959)) / (68.205 / (68.205 + 520.996))
=0.108372 / 0.115758
=0.9362

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)
=(78.417 / 1299.249) / (53.18 / 1022.74)
=0.060356 / 0.051998
=1.1607

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)
=((5.445 + 261.235) / 2024.695) / ((8.151 + 172.617) / 1836.097)
=0.131714 / 0.098452
=1.3378

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
=(125.47 - 0 - 216.999) / 2024.695
=-0.045206

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.

Cluster Technology Co has a M-score of -2.84 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 -2.84 mean?
Cluster Technology Co (TSE:4240) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.84 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Cluster Technology Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cluster Technology Co ranks #579 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is Cluster Technology Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Cluster Technology Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. Based on the distribution chart, Cluster Technology Co ranks #579 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cluster Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cluster Technology Co's Beneish M-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cluster Technology Co ranks #579 out of 2404 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Cluster Technology Co in the top 24% 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 Cluster Technology Co and its competitors. Cluster Technology Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cluster Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cluster Technology Co (TSE:4240) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円426.16, compared to a current price of 円315.00 — trading 26.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. Cluster Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100. 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 Cluster Technology Co (TSE:4240), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.84 as of Jun. 26, 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 Cluster Technology Co (TSE:4240) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cluster Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円315.00 is trading 26.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円426.16. GuruFocus considers Cluster Technology Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4240:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.84
  • GF Value™: 円426.16 vs. price of 円315.00 (26.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4240 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cluster Technology Co Business Description

Address 4-5-28 Shibukawa-cho, Higashiosaka-shi, Osaka, JPN, 577-0836
Cluster Technology Co Ltd develops and manufactures composite materials and Nano-micromachining including metal mold making. It also manufactures and sale molding dies, plastic molding materials. Its nanotechnology/microtechnology business products include sensor holders for autofocus of digital single lens reflex cameras, peripheral parts of image sensors, base parts of inkjet heads.
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