Mk Seiko Co (TSE:5906) Beneish M-Score: -2.15 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


TSE:5906 Mk Seiko Co Ltd TSE:5906
77 GF Score
Price 円786.00
GF Value 円483.18
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Mk Seiko Co Beneish M-Score?

Mk Seiko Co TSE:5906 +1.29% 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.15 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5906 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円483.18 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 2,405 Hardware companies, Mk Seiko Co ranks worse than 72.72% 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 -2.15 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:5906' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.76   Med: -2.52   Max: -2.15
Current: -2.15

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Mk Seiko Co was -2.15. The lowest was -2.76. And the median was -2.52.


Mk Seiko Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mk Seiko 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.

Mk Seiko Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Mk Seiko 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 -2.57 -2.60 -2.76 -2.23 -2.15

Mk Seiko 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 -2.76 0.00 -2.23 0.00 -2.15

TSE:5906 vs AAPL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Mk Seiko 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.


Mk Seiko Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Mk Seiko 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 Mk Seiko 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 * 1.1221+0.528 * 0.9429+0.404 * 1.1785+0.892 * 1.0538+0.115 * 1.1541
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0522+4.679 * 0.012836-0.327 * 0.8293
=-2.15

* 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6,026 Mil.
Revenue was 円29,788 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円10,255 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円17,517 Mil.
Total Assets was 円28,329 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円5,263 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円557 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,061 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円6,081 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,975 Mil.
Net Income was 円2,354 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,991 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円5,096 Mil.
Revenue was 円28,268 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円9,176 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円16,844 Mil.
Total Assets was 円26,285 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円5,072 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円630 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円957 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円7,082 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,932 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)
=(6026.361 / 29788.221) / (5096.485 / 28268.214)
=0.202307 / 0.18029
=1.1221

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)
=(9175.64 / 28268.214) / (10254.969 / 29788.221)
=0.324592 / 0.344263
=0.9429

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 - (17516.685 + 5263.002) / 28328.923) / (1 - (16843.687 + 5072.153) / 26284.781)
=0.195886 / 0.166216
=1.1785

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
=29788.221 / 28268.214
=1.0538

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))
=(629.645 / (629.645 + 5072.153)) / (556.873 / (556.873 + 5263.002))
=0.110429 / 0.095685
=1.1541

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)
=(1060.667 / 29788.221) / (956.638 / 28268.214)
=0.035607 / 0.033841
=1.0522

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)
=((1974.785 + 6081.324) / 28328.923) / ((1931.549 + 7081.761) / 26284.781)
=0.284378 / 0.34291
=0.8293

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
=(2354.276 - 0 - 1990.637) / 28328.923
=0.012836

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.

Mk Seiko Co has a M-score of -2.15 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 -2.15 mean?
Mk Seiko Co (TSE:5906) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.15 as of Jul. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Mk Seiko Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mk Seiko Co ranks #1749 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 72.7%.
Is Mk Seiko Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Mk Seiko Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. Based on the distribution chart, Mk Seiko Co ranks #1749 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mk Seiko Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mk Seiko Co's Beneish M-Score compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Mk Seiko Co ranks #1749 out of 2405 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Mk Seiko Co 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 Mk Seiko Co and its competitors. Mk Seiko Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mk Seiko Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mk Seiko Co (TSE:5906) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円483.18, compared to a current price of 円786.00 — trading 62.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. Mk Seiko Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100. 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 Mk Seiko Co (TSE:5906), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.15 as of Jul. 03, 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 Mk Seiko Co (TSE:5906) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mk Seiko Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円786.00 is trading 62.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円483.18. GuruFocus considers Mk Seiko Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5906:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.15
  • GF Value™: 円483.18 vs. price of 円786.00 (62.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5906 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mk Seiko Co Business Description

Address 1825, Amenomiya, Nagano-ken, Chikuma, JPN, 387 8603
Mk Seiko Co Ltd is a Japanese manufacturer and seller of automotive service equipment, information equipment and household equipment. In automotive service equipment, the company offers car washing machines, freon cleaning and charging machines and others. It offers information equipment like large screen televisions for outside and auditoriums, road information equipment and color display equipment for shops. The household products offered by the company are low-temperature farm product storage, bread makers and oil supply pumps.
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