Rinnai (TSE:5947) Beneish M-Score: -2.46 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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TSE:5947 Rinnai Corp TSE:5947
75 GF Score
Price 円3,592.00
GF Value 円3,816.52
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Rinnai Beneish M-Score?

Rinnai TSE:5947 -0.64% 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.46 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5947 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,816.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 417 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Rinnai ranks worse than 59.95% 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 -2.46 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:5947' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.37   Med: -2.59   Max: -2.28
Current: -2.46

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Rinnai was -2.28. The lowest was -3.37. And the median was -2.59.


Rinnai Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rinnai'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.

Rinnai Beneish M-Score Chart

Rinnai 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 -3.37 -2.28 -2.56 -2.66 -2.46

Rinnai 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 -2.66 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.46

TSE:5947 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Rinnai'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.


Rinnai Beneish M-Score vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rinnai's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Rinnai 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 Rinnai 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+0.528 * 0.9743+0.404 * 1.1958+0.892 * 1.0219+0.115 * 1.0371
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9732+4.679 * -0.020226-0.327 * 0.9511
=-2.46

* 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0 Mil.
Revenue was 円470,392 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円163,687 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円374,185 Mil.
Total Assets was 円649,569 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円157,817 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円15,076 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円29,494 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円110,615 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円36,160 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円49,298 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円0 Mil.
Revenue was 円460,319 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円156,062 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円362,482 Mil.
Total Assets was 円606,586 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円152,293 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円15,141 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円29,656 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円108,605 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 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)
=(0 / 470392) / (0 / 460319)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(156062 / 460319) / (163687 / 470392)
=0.33903 / 0.34798
=0.9743

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 - (374185 + 157817) / 649569) / (1 - (362482 + 152293) / 606586)
=0.180992 / 0.151357
=1.1958

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
=470392 / 460319
=1.0219

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))
=(15141 / (15141 + 152293)) / (15076 / (15076 + 157817))
=0.09043 / 0.087198
=1.0371

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)
=(29494 / 470392) / (29656 / 460319)
=0.062701 / 0.064425
=0.9732

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)
=((0 + 110615) / 649569) / ((0 + 108605) / 606586)
=0.17029 / 0.179043
=0.9511

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
=(36160 - 0 - 49298) / 649569
=-0.020226

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.

Rinnai has a M-score of -2.46 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 -2.46 mean?
Rinnai (TSE:5947) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.46 as of Jul. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Rinnai and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rinnai ranks #250 out of 417 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 60%.
Is Rinnai's Beneish M-Score too high?
Rinnai's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Based on the distribution chart, Rinnai ranks #250 out of 417 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Rinnai has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rinnai's Beneish M-Score compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Rinnai ranks #250 out of 417 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Rinnai 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Rinnai and its competitors. Rinnai's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rinnai stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rinnai (TSE:5947) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,816.52, compared to a current price of 円3,592.00 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Rinnai's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Rinnai (TSE:5947), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.46 as of Jul. 16, 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 Rinnai (TSE:5947) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rinnai stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円3,592.00 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,816.52. GuruFocus considers Rinnai to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5947:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.46
  • GF Value™: 円3,816.52 vs. price of 円3,592.00 (5.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5947 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Rinnai Business Description

Address 2-26 Fukuzumicho, Nakagawa-ku, Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya, JPN, 454-0802
Rinnai Corporation is engaged in the manufacture and sale of thermal equipment. The company operates through six regional segments based on its production and sales systems: Japan, America, Australia, China, South Korea, and Indonesia. Its products include water heaters, kitchen appliances, air-conditioning appliances, commercial-use equipment, and others.
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