Mitsuboshi Co (TSE:5820) Beneish M-Score: -2.72 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:5820 Mitsuboshi Co Ltd TSE:5820
65 GF Score
Price 円732.00
GF Value 円1,013.46
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Mitsuboshi Co Beneish M-Score?

Mitsuboshi Co TSE:5820 +0.27% 65 Beneish M-Score is -2.72 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5820 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,013.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,912 Industrial Products companies, Mitsuboshi Co ranks better than 73.9% 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 -2.72 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:5820' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.77   Med: -2.61   Max: -1.99
Current: -2.72

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Mitsuboshi Co was -1.99. The lowest was -2.77. And the median was -2.61.


Mitsuboshi Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mitsuboshi 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.

Mitsuboshi Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Mitsuboshi 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 -2.08 -2.55 -2.34 -2.77 -2.72

Mitsuboshi 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 -2.34 0.00 -2.77 0.00 -2.72

TSE:5820 vs VRT, BE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Mitsuboshi 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.


Mitsuboshi Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Mitsuboshi 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 Mitsuboshi 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 * 0.8225+0.528 * 0.9422+0.404 * 1.0336+0.892 * 1.0785+0.115 * 0.9469
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.027395-0.327 * 1.0008
=-2.72

* 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1,991 Mil.
Revenue was 円11,728 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,167 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円9,024 Mil.
Total Assets was 円13,905 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円4,088 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円265 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円4,036 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,185 Mil.
Net Income was 円247 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円627 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,245 Mil.
Revenue was 円10,875 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,893 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円8,017 Mil.
Total Assets was 円12,728 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円4,009 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円245 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,447 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,243 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)
=(1990.998 / 11728.353) / (2244.57 / 10875.06)
=0.169759 / 0.206396
=0.8225

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)
=(1892.94 / 10875.06) / (2166.799 / 11728.353)
=0.174062 / 0.184749
=0.9422

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 - (9023.736 + 4088.001) / 13905.057) / (1 - (8017.156 + 4008.655) / 12728.362)
=0.057053 / 0.055196
=1.0336

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
=11728.353 / 10875.06
=1.0785

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))
=(245.449 / (245.449 + 4008.655)) / (265.243 / (265.243 + 4088.001))
=0.057697 / 0.06093
=0.9469

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 / 11728.353) / (0 / 10875.06)
=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)
=((2185.074 + 4035.908) / 13905.057) / ((2242.742 + 3447.029) / 12728.362)
=0.44739 / 0.447015
=1.0008

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
=(246.541 - 0 - 627.47) / 13905.057
=-0.027395

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.

Mitsuboshi Co has a M-score of -2.72 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 -2.72 mean?
Mitsuboshi Co (TSE:5820) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.72 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Mitsuboshi Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsuboshi Co ranks #760 out of 2912 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 26.1%.
Is Mitsuboshi Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Mitsuboshi Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsuboshi Co ranks #760 out of 2912 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mitsuboshi Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsuboshi Co's Beneish M-Score compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Mitsuboshi Co ranks #760 out of 2912 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Mitsuboshi 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 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 Mitsuboshi Co and its competitors. Mitsuboshi Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsuboshi Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsuboshi Co (TSE:5820) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,013.46, compared to a current price of 円732.00 — trading 27.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. Mitsuboshi Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Mitsuboshi Co (TSE:5820), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.72 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 Mitsuboshi Co (TSE:5820) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsuboshi Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円732.00 is trading 27.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,013.46. GuruFocus considers Mitsuboshi Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5820:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.72
  • GF Value™: 円1,013.46 vs. price of 円732.00 (27.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5820 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mitsuboshi Co Business Description

Address 5-3-16 Uehonmachi, Tennoji-ku, Osaka, JPN, 543-0001
Mitsuboshi Co Ltd Is a Japanese based company engaged in manufacturing and selling cable products. The products offered by the company include electric wire and cable products, extruded synthetic resin products and high-performance tubes. The company offered cables are applied in the engineering, construction, and industrial machinery fields.
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