Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co (TSE:6469) Beneish M-Score: -2.71 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


TSE:6469 Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co Ltd TSE:6469
54 GF Score
Price 円3,235.00
GF Value 円1,091.60
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co Beneish M-Score?

Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co TSE:6469 +18.28% 54 Beneish M-Score is -2.71 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6469 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,091.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,916 Industrial Products companies, Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co ranks better than 72.98% 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 -2.71 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6469' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.55   Med: -2.74   Max: -2.42
Current: -2.71

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co was -2.42. The lowest was -3.55. And the median was -2.74.


Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho 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.

Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.62 -2.96 -2.77 -2.42 -2.71

Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 -2.77 0.00 -2.42 0.00 -2.71

TSE:6469 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho 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.


Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho 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 Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho 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 * 0.8878+0.528 * 0.9474+0.404 * 1.3658+0.892 * 1.1097+0.115 * 0.9332
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9626+4.679 * -0.075411-0.327 * 0.9569
=-2.71

* 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 (Feb26) TTM:Last Year (Feb25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円2,751 Mil.
Revenue was 円14,313 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,627 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円8,075 Mil.
Total Assets was 円19,018 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円10,001 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円862 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円179 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円5,038 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,218 Mil.
Net Income was 円823 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円2,257 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,792 Mil.
Revenue was 円12,898 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,096 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円7,794 Mil.
Total Assets was 円17,552 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円9,121 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円730 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円167 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円5,603 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,360 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)
=(2750.761 / 14312.812) / (2792.154 / 12898.294)
=0.192189 / 0.216475
=0.8878

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)
=(3096.37 / 12898.294) / (3626.713 / 14312.812)
=0.24006 / 0.253389
=0.9474

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 - (8074.612 + 10000.738) / 19017.653) / (1 - (7794.452 + 9120.645) / 17551.852)
=0.049549 / 0.036279
=1.3658

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
=14312.812 / 12898.294
=1.1097

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))
=(729.709 / (729.709 + 9120.645)) / (862.356 / (862.356 + 10000.738))
=0.074079 / 0.079384
=0.9332

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)
=(178.596 / 14312.812) / (167.205 / 12898.294)
=0.012478 / 0.012963
=0.9626

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)
=((3217.787 + 5038.025) / 19017.653) / ((2359.521 + 5603.125) / 17551.852)
=0.434113 / 0.453664
=0.9569

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
=(823.056 - 0 - 2257.192) / 19017.653
=-0.075411

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.

Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co has a M-score of -2.71 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 -2.71 mean?
Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co (TSE:6469) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.71 as of Jul. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co ranks #788 out of 2916 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 27%.
Is Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. Based on the distribution chart, Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co ranks #788 out of 2916 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co ranks #788 out of 2916 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho 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 Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co and its competitors. Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co (TSE:6469) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,091.60, compared to a current price of 円3,235.00 — trading 196.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co (TSE:6469), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.71 as of Jul. 09, 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 Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co (TSE:6469) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,235.00 is trading 196.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,091.60. GuruFocus considers Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6469:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.71
  • GF Value™: 円1,091.60 vs. price of 円3,235.00 (196.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6469 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co Business Description

Address 3110 Iiyama, Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture, Kanagawa, JPN, 243-0213
Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co Ltd provides engineering design and manufacturing services. It also provides surface treatment services for automotive components, industrial gas turbine component parts, aircraft engines, and chrome-free paint. Its products include electrical discharge machining, dies molding, machinery and metal products. It also manufactures press composite processing system, digital servo press, and press parts.
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