KEIWA (TSE:4251) Beneish M-Score: -2.40 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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TSE:4251 KEIWA Inc TSE:4251
86 GF Score
Price 円1,192.00
GF Value 円1,325.74
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is KEIWA Beneish M-Score?

KEIWA TSE:4251 -2.13% 86 Beneish M-Score is -2.40 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4251 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,325.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,405 Hardware companies, KEIWA ranks worse than 55.51% 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 -2.4 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4251' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.02   Med: -2.68   Max: -2.18
Current: -2.4

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of KEIWA was -2.18. The lowest was -3.02. And the median was -2.68.


KEIWA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KEIWA'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.

KEIWA Beneish M-Score Chart

KEIWA Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.18 -2.72 -2.32 -3.02 -2.40

KEIWA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:4251 vs APH, GLW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, KEIWA'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.


KEIWA Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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KEIWA 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 KEIWA 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 * 1.231+0.528 * 1.0907+0.404 * 0.9031+0.892 * 0.9689+0.115 * 0.8574
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.041371-0.327 * 0.7149
=-2.40

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円5,140 Mil.
Revenue was 円20,473 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円8,781 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円17,755 Mil.
Total Assets was 円30,946 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円12,392 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,102 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円4,603 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,291 Mil.
Net Income was 円2,269 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円3,549 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円4,310 Mil.
Revenue was 円21,130 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円9,885 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円18,903 Mil.
Total Assets was 円32,010 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円12,190 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,731 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円7,001 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,527 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)
=(5140.427 / 20473.325) / (4309.823 / 21130.44)
=0.251079 / 0.203963
=1.231

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)
=(9884.968 / 21130.44) / (8781.033 / 20473.325)
=0.467807 / 0.428901
=1.0907

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 - (17754.766 + 12391.534) / 30946.434) / (1 - (18903.15 + 12190.202) / 32009.727)
=0.025855 / 0.028628
=0.9031

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
=20473.325 / 21130.44
=0.9689

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))
=(1731.165 / (1731.165 + 12190.202)) / (2102.201 / (2102.201 + 12391.534))
=0.124353 / 0.145042
=0.8574

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 / 20473.325) / (0 / 21130.44)
=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)
=((1290.772 + 4602.981) / 30946.434) / ((1526.588 + 7001) / 32009.727)
=0.19045 / 0.266406
=0.7149

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
=(2268.882 - 0 - 3549.179) / 30946.434
=-0.041371

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.

KEIWA has a M-score of -2.40 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 -2.40 mean?
KEIWA (TSE:4251) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.40 as of Jul. 20, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on KEIWA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KEIWA ranks #1335 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is KEIWA's Beneish M-Score too high?
KEIWA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. Based on the distribution chart, KEIWA ranks #1335 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KEIWA has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KEIWA's Beneish M-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, KEIWA ranks #1335 out of 2405 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places KEIWA 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 KEIWA and its competitors. KEIWA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KEIWA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KEIWA (TSE:4251) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,325.74, compared to a current price of 円1,192.00 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. KEIWA's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 KEIWA (TSE:4251), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.40 as of Jul. 20, 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 KEIWA (TSE:4251) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KEIWA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,192.00 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,325.74. GuruFocus considers KEIWA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4251:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.40
  • GF Value™: 円1,325.74 vs. price of 円1,192.00 (10.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4251 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KEIWA Business Description

Address 3rd Floor, Sumitomo Life Insurance Kayabacho Building, 2-10-5 Nihonbashi Kayabacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0025
KEIWA Inc is a Japanese based company involved in the optical sheet and functional product business. The optical sheet business includes components of special optical films such as light diffusion sheets and condensing film protective films used in backlight units for liquid crystal displays such as smartphones, whereas the Functional product includes industrial packaging materials with specific functions (moisture resistance, heat resistance, durability), clean energy materials, and other industrial materials such as building materials and agricultural materials.
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