Konica Minolta (TSE:4902) Beneish M-Score: -2.54 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


TSE:4902 Konica Minolta Inc TSE:4902
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What is Konica Minolta Beneish M-Score?

Konica Minolta TSE:4902 +0.99% 55 Beneish M-Score is -2.54 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4902 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円468.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,926 Industrial Products companies, Konica Minolta ranks better than 58.54% 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 -2.54 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4902' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.01   Med: -2.67   Max: -2.49
Current: -2.54

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Konica Minolta was -2.49. The lowest was -3.01. And the median was -2.67.


Konica Minolta Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Konica Minolta'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.

Konica Minolta Beneish M-Score Chart

Konica Minolta 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 -2.65 -2.86 -2.68 -3.01 -2.54

Konica Minolta Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 -3.01 -3.00 -2.83 -2.78 -2.54

Konica Minolta Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Konica Minolta'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.


Konica Minolta Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Konica Minolta's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Konica Minolta 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 Konica Minolta 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 * 1.1336+0.528 * 0.9664+0.404 * 1.0537+0.892 * 0.9644+0.115 * 1.1889
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9853+4.679 * -0.045362-0.327 * 0.913
=-2.54

* 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316,640 Mil.
Revenue was 306624 + 267954 + 261956 + 251204 = 円1,087,738 Mil.
Gross Profit was 131771 + 118485 + 117914 + 110253 = 円478,423 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円693,017 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,234,909 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円259,533 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円58,683 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円425,232 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円394,596 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円264,678 Mil.
Net Income was 8832 + -1179 + 15332 + 7283 = 円30,268 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 40634 + 20594 + 36577 + -11519 = 円86,286 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円289,640 Mil.
Revenue was 296042 + 273954 + 271674 + 286212 = 円1,127,882 Mil.
Gross Profit was 115116 + 120800 + 117068 + 126436 = 円479,420 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円687,805 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,217,641 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円265,618 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円74,588 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円447,492 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円422,053 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円289,950 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)
=(316640 / 1087738) / (289640 / 1127882)
=0.2911 / 0.2568
=1.1336

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)
=(479420 / 1127882) / (478423 / 1087738)
=0.425062 / 0.439833
=0.9664

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 - (693017 + 259533) / 1234909) / (1 - (687805 + 265618) / 1217641)
=0.228648 / 0.216992
=1.0537

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
=1087738 / 1127882
=0.9644

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))
=(74588 / (74588 + 265618)) / (58683 / (58683 + 259533))
=0.219244 / 0.184412
=1.1889

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)
=(425232 / 1087738) / (447492 / 1127882)
=0.390932 / 0.396754
=0.9853

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)
=((264678 + 394596) / 1234909) / ((289950 + 422053) / 1217641)
=0.533864 / 0.58474
=0.913

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
=(30268 - 0 - 86286) / 1234909
=-0.045362

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.

Konica Minolta has a M-score of -2.54 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 -2.54 mean?
Konica Minolta (TSE:4902) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.54 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Konica Minolta and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Konica Minolta ranks #1213 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 41.5%.
Is Konica Minolta's Beneish M-Score too high?
Konica Minolta's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Based on the distribution chart, Konica Minolta ranks #1213 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Konica Minolta has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Konica Minolta's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Konica Minolta ranks #1213 out of 2926 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Konica Minolta 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Konica Minolta and its competitors. Konica Minolta's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Konica Minolta stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Konica Minolta (TSE:4902) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円468.93, compared to a current price of 円563.50 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Konica Minolta's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Konica Minolta (TSE:4902), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.54 as of Jun. 25, 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 Konica Minolta (TSE:4902) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Konica Minolta stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円563.50 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円468.93. GuruFocus considers Konica Minolta to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4902:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.54
  • GF Value™: 円468.93 vs. price of 円563.50 (20.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4902 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Konica Minolta Business Description

Address 2-7-2 Marunouchi, JP Tower, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-7015
Konica Minolta Inc is a Japanese equipment and material manufacturer. The company operates through four segments. The Digital Workplace business covers the development, manufacture, and sale of multifunction printers, related consumables, and IT services and solutions. The Image Solutions business includes medical diagnostic imaging systems, network cameras, and video-related equipment, along with related services and solutions. The Industry business encompasses measuring instruments, functional films for displays, industrial inkjet heads, and professional lenses. The Professional Print business involves digital printing systems and consumables for commercial and industrial markets, as well as printing services and solutions. It generates the majority of revenue Digital workplace segment.
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