Hosokawa Micron (TSE:6277) Beneish M-Score: -2.80 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


TSE:6277 Hosokawa Micron Corp TSE:6277
91 GF Score
Price 円4,955.00
GF Value 円4,423.79
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hosokawa Micron Beneish M-Score?

Hosokawa Micron TSE:6277 +0.20% 91 Beneish M-Score is -2.80 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6277 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,423.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,919 Industrial Products companies, Hosokawa Micron ranks better than 79.03% 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 -2.8 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6277' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.81   Med: -2.58   Max: -2.13
Current: -2.8

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hosokawa Micron was -2.13. The lowest was -2.81. And the median was -2.58.


Hosokawa Micron Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hosokawa Micron'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.

Hosokawa Micron Beneish M-Score Chart

Hosokawa Micron Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.46 -2.66 -2.13 -2.65 -2.80

Hosokawa Micron Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:6277 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Hosokawa Micron'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.


Hosokawa Micron Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Hosokawa Micron 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 Hosokawa Micron 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 * 0.9504+0.528 * 0.9994+0.404 * 1.0081+0.892 * 0.9129+0.115 * 1.0494
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.048397-0.327 * 0.9266
=-2.80

* 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 (Sep25) TTM:Last Year (Sep24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円18,610 Mil.
Revenue was 円77,994 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円27,355 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円67,013 Mil.
Total Assets was 円102,734 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円31,087 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,363 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円28,920 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,127 Mil.
Net Income was 円4,527 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円9,499 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円21,449 Mil.
Revenue was 円85,432 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円29,947 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円64,608 Mil.
Total Assets was 円98,071 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円29,075 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,328 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円29,669 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,286 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)
=(18610 / 77994) / (21449 / 85432)
=0.238608 / 0.251065
=0.9504

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)
=(29947 / 85432) / (27355 / 77994)
=0.350536 / 0.350732
=0.9994

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 - (67013 + 31087) / 102734) / (1 - (64608 + 29075) / 98071)
=0.045107 / 0.044743
=1.0081

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
=77994 / 85432
=0.9129

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))
=(2328 / (2328 + 29075)) / (2363 / (2363 + 31087))
=0.074133 / 0.070643
=1.0494

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 / 77994) / (0 / 85432)
=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)
=((1127 + 28920) / 102734) / ((1286 + 29669) / 98071)
=0.292474 / 0.315639
=0.9266

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
=(4527 - 0 - 9499) / 102734
=-0.048397

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.

Hosokawa Micron has a M-score of -2.80 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 -2.80 mean?
Hosokawa Micron (TSE:6277) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.80 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hosokawa Micron and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hosokawa Micron ranks #612 out of 2919 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 21%.
Is Hosokawa Micron's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hosokawa Micron's current Beneish M-Score is -2.80. Based on the distribution chart, Hosokawa Micron ranks #612 out of 2919 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hosokawa Micron has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hosokawa Micron's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hosokawa Micron ranks #612 out of 2919 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hosokawa Micron in the top 21% 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 Hosokawa Micron and its competitors. Hosokawa Micron's current Beneish M-Score is -2.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hosokawa Micron stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hosokawa Micron (TSE:6277) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,423.79, compared to a current price of 円4,955.00 — trading 12% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.80. Hosokawa Micron's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 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 Hosokawa Micron (TSE:6277), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.80 as of Jun. 28, 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 Hosokawa Micron (TSE:6277) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hosokawa Micron stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,955.00 is trading 12% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,423.79. GuruFocus considers Hosokawa Micron to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6277:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.80
  • GF Value™: 円4,423.79 vs. price of 円4,955.00 (12% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6277 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hosokawa Micron Business Description

Address 1-9, Shodaitadika, Hirakata-shi, Osaka, JPN, 573-1132
Hosokawa Micron Corp is a Japan based provider of process solutions in the field of powder and particle processing technology, blown film technology, and confectionery technology. The company's products have applications in nanoparticle technology and particle design, clean air and containment and environmental protection technology, toll processing and contract manufacturing, blown film technology and material business. Additionally, it also offers solutions to various industries such as energy, automobile, chemicals, minerals, pharmaceuticals, food and polymer drying and metal. The company has a business presence in Japan and other countries.
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