Meiji Machine Co (TSE:6334) Beneish M-Score: -2.54 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


TSE:6334 Meiji Machine Co Ltd TSE:6334
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Price 円472.00
GF Value 円355.65
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What is Meiji Machine Co Beneish M-Score?

Meiji Machine Co TSE:6334 -0.42% 56 Beneish M-Score is -2.54 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6334 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of 円355.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,914 Industrial Products companies, Meiji Machine Co ranks better than 58.58% 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 -2.54 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6334' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.73   Med: -2.21   Max: 5.63
Current: -2.54

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Meiji Machine Co was 5.63. The lowest was -4.73. And the median was -2.21.


Meiji Machine Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meiji Machine 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.

Meiji Machine Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Meiji Machine 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 -1.90 0.35 -4.73 -1.47 -2.54

Meiji Machine 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 -4.73 0.00 -1.47 0.00 -2.54

TSE:6334 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Meiji Machine 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.


Meiji Machine Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Meiji Machine 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 Meiji Machine 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 * 0.7638+0.528 * 0.944+0.404 * 1.4578+0.892 * 0.8459+0.115 * 0.839
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2503+4.679 * 0.03078-0.327 * 0.8396
=-2.54

* 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1,538 Mil.
Revenue was 円5,508 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,362 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,440 Mil.
Total Assets was 円5,902 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,747 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円169 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円117 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,451 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,157 Mil.
Net Income was 円25 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-156 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,381 Mil.
Revenue was 円6,511 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,519 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円4,851 Mil.
Total Assets was 円6,849 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,429 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円114 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円110 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,396 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,210 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)
=(1538.22 / 5508.165) / (2380.861 / 6511.496)
=0.279262 / 0.36564
=0.7638

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)
=(1519.427 / 6511.496) / (1361.62 / 5508.165)
=0.233345 / 0.2472
=0.944

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 - (3439.592 + 1746.973) / 5901.536) / (1 - (4850.718 + 1428.774) / 6848.647)
=0.12115 / 0.083105
=1.4578

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
=5508.165 / 6511.496
=0.8459

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))
=(113.931 / (113.931 + 1428.774)) / (168.625 / (168.625 + 1746.973))
=0.073851 / 0.088027
=0.839

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)
=(116.856 / 5508.165) / (110.484 / 6511.496)
=0.021215 / 0.016968
=1.2503

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)
=((1157.413 + 1451.441) / 5901.536) / ((1209.537 + 2396.236) / 6848.647)
=0.442064 / 0.526494
=0.8396

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
=(25.297 - 0 - -156.354) / 5901.536
=0.03078

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.

Meiji Machine Co has a M-score of -2.54 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 -2.54 mean?
Meiji Machine Co (TSE:6334) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.54 as of Jul. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Meiji Machine Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Meiji Machine Co ranks #1207 out of 2914 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is Meiji Machine Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Meiji Machine Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Based on the distribution chart, Meiji Machine Co ranks #1207 out of 2914 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Meiji Machine Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meiji Machine Co's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Meiji Machine Co ranks #1207 out of 2914 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Meiji Machine Co in the upper 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 Meiji Machine Co and its competitors. Meiji Machine Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meiji Machine Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiji Machine Co (TSE:6334) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円355.65, compared to a current price of 円472.00 — trading 32.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Meiji Machine Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 10 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 Meiji Machine Co (TSE:6334), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.54 as of Jul. 11, 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 Meiji Machine Co (TSE:6334) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiji Machine Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円472.00 is trading 32.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円355.65. GuruFocus considers Meiji Machine Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6334:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.54
  • GF Value™: 円355.65 vs. price of 円472.00 (32.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6334 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Meiji Machine Co Business Description

Address 2-8-1 Kanda Tsukasacho, PMO Kanda Tsukasacho 9th Floor, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0048
Meiji Machine Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of machinery used in the food industry, particularly in flour milling and feed manufacturing, and on plant engineering for the construction of food factories and other facilities. Its products include selection machine, crushing machine, classification machine, air machine, mixing machine, and other machines.
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