Nomura Micro Science Co (TSE:6254) Beneish M-Score: -2.00 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSE:6254 Nomura Micro Science Co Ltd TSE:6254
78 GF Score
Price 円4,375.00
GF Value 円2,220.66
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 14 Warning Signs
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What is Nomura Micro Science Co Beneish M-Score?

Nomura Micro Science Co TSE:6254 +0.92% 78 Beneish M-Score is -2.00 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6254 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,220.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,910 Industrial Products companies, Nomura Micro Science Co ranks worse than 78.11% 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 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6254' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.11   Med: -1.97   Max: -0.01
Current: -2

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Nomura Micro Science Co was -0.01. The lowest was -3.11. And the median was -1.97.


Nomura Micro Science Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nomura Micro Science 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.

Nomura Micro Science Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Nomura Micro Science 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 -2.01 -1.93 -0.01 -0.62 -2.00

Nomura Micro Science Co 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 -0.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.00

TSE:6254 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Nomura Micro Science 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.


Nomura Micro Science Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Nomura Micro Science 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 Nomura Micro Science 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 * 1.7004+0.528 * 0.9697+0.404 * 1.5088+0.892 * 0.5837+0.115 * 1.1754
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.004946-0.327 * 0.9313
=-2.00

* 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82,340 Mil.
Revenue was 円56,246 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円12,707 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円99,987 Mil.
Total Assets was 円110,290 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円6,263 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,693 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円68,214 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,616 Mil.
Net Income was 円3,818 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円4,364 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円82,958 Mil.
Revenue was 円96,360 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円21,110 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円108,990 Mil.
Total Assets was 円116,783 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円4,958 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,653 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円78,895 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円498 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)
=(82339.884 / 56245.86) / (82958.033 / 96359.952)
=1.463928 / 0.860918
=1.7004

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)
=(21110.449 / 96359.952) / (12707.045 / 56245.86)
=0.219079 / 0.22592
=0.9697

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 - (99987.402 + 6263.117) / 110290.164) / (1 - (108990.341 + 4957.867) / 116783.14)
=0.036627 / 0.024275
=1.5088

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
=56245.86 / 96359.952
=0.5837

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))
=(1653.224 / (1653.224 + 4957.867)) / (1692.547 / (1692.547 + 6263.117))
=0.250068 / 0.212747
=1.1754

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 / 56245.86) / (0 / 96359.952)
=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)
=((1616.245 + 68213.771) / 110290.164) / ((497.703 + 78894.628) / 116783.14)
=0.633148 / 0.679827
=0.9313

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
=(3818.172 - 0 - 4363.668) / 110290.164
=-0.004946

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.

Nomura Micro Science Co has a M-score of -2.00 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 -2.00 mean?
Nomura Micro Science Co (TSE:6254) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.00 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Nomura Micro Science Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nomura Micro Science Co ranks #2273 out of 2910 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 78.1%.
Is Nomura Micro Science Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Nomura Micro Science Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.00. Based on the distribution chart, Nomura Micro Science Co ranks #2273 out of 2910 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nomura Micro Science Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nomura Micro Science Co's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Nomura Micro Science Co ranks #2273 out of 2910 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Nomura Micro Science 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 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 Nomura Micro Science Co and its competitors. Nomura Micro Science Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nomura Micro Science Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nomura Micro Science Co (TSE:6254) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,220.66, compared to a current price of 円4,375.00 — trading 97% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.00. Nomura Micro Science Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 14 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 Nomura Micro Science Co (TSE:6254), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.00 as of Jul. 15, 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 Nomura Micro Science Co (TSE:6254) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nomura Micro Science Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,375.00 is trading 97% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,220.66. GuruFocus considers Nomura Micro Science Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6254:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.00
  • GF Value™: 円2,220.66 vs. price of 円4,375.00 (97% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 14 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6254 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nomura Micro Science Co Business Description

Address 2-9-8, Okata, Atsugi-shi, Kanagawa-ken, Kanagawa, JPN
Nomura Micro Science Co Ltd Operates in the electronic industry, pharmaceutical industry, food industry, biotechnology, and environmental energy. The products of the company include water treatment equipment, water treatment units, functional purification equipment, measuring equipment, and chemical liquid supply devices.
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