CKD (TSE:6407) Beneish M-Score: -2.30 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:6407 CKD Corp TSE:6407
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Price 円6,730.00
GF Value 円2,928.91
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What is CKD Beneish M-Score?

CKD TSE:6407 -1.75% 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.30 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6407 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,928.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,912 Industrial Products companies, CKD ranks worse than 62.81% 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 -2.3 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6407' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.88   Med: -2.41   Max: -2.29
Current: -2.3

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of CKD was -2.29. The lowest was -2.88. And the median was -2.41.


CKD Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CKD'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.

CKD Beneish M-Score Chart

CKD 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 -2.30 -2.34 -2.46 -2.47 -2.30

CKD 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 -2.47 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.30

TSE:6407 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, CKD'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.


CKD Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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CKD 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 CKD 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 * 1.0956+0.528 * 0.9788+0.404 * 1.2467+0.892 * 1.0145+0.115 * 0.9064
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0471+4.679 * -0.005531-0.327 * 0.8799
=-2.30

* 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34,262 Mil.
Revenue was 円157,886 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円46,845 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円144,435 Mil.
Total Assets was 円226,721 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円59,719 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円6,993 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円3,689 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円42,129 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円22,871 Mil.
Net Income was 円13,578 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円14,832 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円30,826 Mil.
Revenue was 円155,634 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円45,199 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円131,473 Mil.
Total Assets was 円210,867 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円62,558 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円6,568 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円3,473 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円39,983 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円28,723 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)
=(34262 / 157886) / (30826 / 155634)
=0.217005 / 0.198067
=1.0956

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)
=(45199 / 155634) / (46845 / 157886)
=0.290419 / 0.296701
=0.9788

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 - (144435 + 59719) / 226721) / (1 - (131473 + 62558) / 210867)
=0.099536 / 0.079842
=1.2467

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
=157886 / 155634
=1.0145

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))
=(6568 / (6568 + 62558)) / (6993 / (6993 + 59719))
=0.095015 / 0.104824
=0.9064

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)
=(3689 / 157886) / (3473 / 155634)
=0.023365 / 0.022315
=1.0471

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)
=((22871 + 42129) / 226721) / ((28723 + 39983) / 210867)
=0.286696 / 0.325826
=0.8799

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
=(13578 - 0 - 14832) / 226721
=-0.005531

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.

CKD has a M-score of -2.30 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 -2.30 mean?
CKD (TSE:6407) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.30 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on CKD and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CKD ranks #1829 out of 2912 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 62.8%.
Is CKD's Beneish M-Score too high?
CKD's current Beneish M-Score is -2.30. Based on the distribution chart, CKD ranks #1829 out of 2912 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CKD has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CKD's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, CKD ranks #1829 out of 2912 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places CKD 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 CKD and its competitors. CKD's current Beneish M-Score is -2.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CKD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CKD (TSE:6407) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,928.91, compared to a current price of 円6,730.00 — trading 129.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.30. CKD's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 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 CKD (TSE:6407), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.30 as of Jul. 14, 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 CKD (TSE:6407) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CKD stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円6,730.00 is trading 129.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,928.91. GuruFocus considers CKD to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6407:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.30
  • GF Value™: 円2,928.91 vs. price of 円6,730.00 (129.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6407 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CKD Business Description

Address 2-250, Ouji, Aichi, Komaki, JPN, 485-8551
CKD Corp is a Japan-based company that develops, manufactures, sells, and exports automatic machinery products, labor-saving components, pneumatic control components, fine system components, and fluid control components. The company's products are applied in semiconductor-related businesses, automobile-related businesses, and other sectors. CKD owns four plants in Japan, and also operates production bases in China, Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The company generates the majority of its sales from the Asian market.
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