Yamazaki Co (TSE:6147) Beneish M-Score: -3.76 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


TSE:6147 Yamazaki Co Ltd TSE:6147
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Price 円165.00
GF Value 円272.96
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What is Yamazaki Co Beneish M-Score?

Yamazaki Co TSE:6147 +2.48% 43 Beneish M-Score is -3.76 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6147 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of 円272.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,926 Industrial Products companies, Yamazaki Co ranks better than 95.76% 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 -3.76 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6147' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.76   Med: -2.65   Max: -1.14
Current: -3.76

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Yamazaki Co was -1.14. The lowest was -3.76. And the median was -2.65.


Yamazaki Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yamazaki 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.

Yamazaki Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Yamazaki 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 -2.36 -3.57 -1.88 -2.23 -3.76

Yamazaki 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 -1.88 0.00 -2.23 0.00 -3.76

TSE:6147 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Yamazaki 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.


Yamazaki Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Yamazaki 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 Yamazaki 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 * 0.5626+0.528 * 1.6519+0.404 * 1.4793+0.892 * 0.7524+0.115 * 1.0855
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.25526-0.327 * 1.0274
=-3.76

* 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286 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,328 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円254 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,436 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,239 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,511 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円124 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,524 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円414 Mil.
Net Income was 円-360 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円466 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円675 Mil.
Revenue was 円3,094 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円558 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,183 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,943 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,520 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円137 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,868 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円429 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)
=(285.768 / 2327.855) / (675.1 / 3093.87)
=0.12276 / 0.218206
=0.5626

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)
=(557.757 / 3093.87) / (254.043 / 2327.855)
=0.180278 / 0.109132
=1.6519

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 - (1436.109 + 1510.61) / 3238.927) / (1 - (2183.228 + 1519.501) / 3943.214)
=0.090218 / 0.060987
=1.4793

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
=2327.855 / 3093.87
=0.7524

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))
=(136.788 / (136.788 + 1519.501)) / (124.394 / (124.394 + 1510.61))
=0.082587 / 0.076082
=1.0855

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 / 2327.855) / (0 / 3093.87)
=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)
=((414.033 + 1524.134) / 3238.927) / ((429.264 + 1867.528) / 3943.214)
=0.598398 / 0.582467
=1.0274

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
=(-360.417 - 0 - 466.35) / 3238.927
=-0.25526

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.

Yamazaki Co has a M-score of -3.76 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 -3.76 mean?
Yamazaki Co (TSE:6147) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.76 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Yamazaki Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Yamazaki Co ranks #124 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is Yamazaki Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Yamazaki Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.76. Based on the distribution chart, Yamazaki Co ranks #124 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yamazaki Co has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamazaki Co's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Yamazaki Co ranks #124 out of 2926 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Yamazaki Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Yamazaki Co and its competitors. Yamazaki Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamazaki Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamazaki Co (TSE:6147) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円272.96, compared to a current price of 円165.00 — trading 39.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.76. Yamazaki Co's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Yamazaki Co (TSE:6147), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.76 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 Yamazaki Co (TSE:6147) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamazaki Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円165.00 is trading 39.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円272.96. GuruFocus considers Yamazaki Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6147:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.76
  • GF Value™: 円272.96 vs. price of 円165.00 (39.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6147 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yamazaki Co Business Description

Address 489-23, Aritama-kitamachi, Higashi-ku, Shizuoka Prefecture, Hamamatsu, JPN, 431-3121
Yamazaki Co Ltd manufactures machine tools and auto parts. Some of its products are honing machine, balancer and index machine and machining center, turret head, TWB index head, WB double wedge ring and multi spindle unit.
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