Taiho Kogyo Co (TSE:6470) Beneish M-Score: -3.07 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


TSE:6470 Taiho Kogyo Co Ltd TSE:6470
67 GF Score
Price 円1,083.00
GF Value 円859.98
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Taiho Kogyo Co Beneish M-Score?

Taiho Kogyo Co TSE:6470 +2.27% 67 Beneish M-Score is -3.07 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6470 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円859.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,277 Vehicles & Parts companies, Taiho Kogyo Co ranks better than 88.57% 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 -3.07 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6470' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.07   Med: -2.79   Max: -2.2
Current: -3.07

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Taiho Kogyo Co was -2.20. The lowest was -3.07. And the median was -2.79.


Taiho Kogyo Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiho Kogyo 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.

Taiho Kogyo Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Taiho Kogyo 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 -2.70 -2.61 -2.79 -2.89 -3.07

Taiho Kogyo 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 -2.89 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.07

TSE:6470 vs ORLY, AZO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Taiho Kogyo 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.


Taiho Kogyo Co Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Taiho Kogyo Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Taiho Kogyo 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 Taiho Kogyo 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 * 0.9047+0.528 * 0.9488+0.404 * 1.194+0.892 * 1.0584+0.115 * 0.8026
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9455+4.679 * -0.126189-0.327 * 1.0041
=-3.07

* 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19,536 Mil.
Revenue was 円119,378 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円17,667 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円66,161 Mil.
Total Assets was 円114,384 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円36,744 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円7,164 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,360 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円37,789 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円8,853 Mil.
Net Income was 円-5,967 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円8,467 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円20,403 Mil.
Revenue was 円112,789 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円15,837 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円63,902 Mil.
Total Assets was 円122,336 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円48,152 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円7,256 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,359 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円25,379 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円24,302 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)
=(19536 / 119378) / (20403 / 112789)
=0.163648 / 0.180895
=0.9047

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)
=(15837 / 112789) / (17667 / 119378)
=0.140413 / 0.147992
=0.9488

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 - (66161 + 36744) / 114384) / (1 - (63902 + 48152) / 122336)
=0.100355 / 0.084047
=1.194

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
=119378 / 112789
=1.0584

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))
=(7256 / (7256 + 48152)) / (7164 / (7164 + 36744))
=0.130956 / 0.163159
=0.8026

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)
=(1360 / 119378) / (1359 / 112789)
=0.011392 / 0.012049
=0.9455

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)
=((8853 + 37789) / 114384) / ((24302 + 25379) / 122336)
=0.407767 / 0.406103
=1.0041

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
=(-5967 - 0 - 8467) / 114384
=-0.126189

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.

Taiho Kogyo Co has a M-score of -3.07 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 -3.07 mean?
Taiho Kogyo Co (TSE:6470) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.07 as of Jul. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Taiho Kogyo Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiho Kogyo Co ranks #146 out of 1277 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is Taiho Kogyo Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Taiho Kogyo Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.07. Based on the distribution chart, Taiho Kogyo Co ranks #146 out of 1277 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Taiho Kogyo Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiho Kogyo Co's Beneish M-Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Taiho Kogyo Co ranks #146 out of 1277 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Taiho Kogyo Co in the top 11% 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Taiho Kogyo Co and its competitors. Taiho Kogyo Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiho Kogyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiho Kogyo Co (TSE:6470) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円859.98, compared to a current price of 円1,083.00 — trading 25.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.07. Taiho Kogyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Taiho Kogyo Co (TSE:6470), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.07 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 Taiho Kogyo Co (TSE:6470) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiho Kogyo Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,083.00 is trading 25.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円859.98. GuruFocus considers Taiho Kogyo Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6470:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.07
  • GF Value™: 円859.98 vs. price of 円1,083.00 (25.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6470 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Taiho Kogyo Co Business Description

Address 3-65 Midorigaoka, Toyota-shi, Aichi-ken, JPN, 471-8502
Taiho Kogyo Co Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of automobile manufacturing facilities and automobile components. It provides bushings and thrust washers, engine, and special bearings, aluminum dies casts and precision dies, EGR valves and actuators. The firm also offers precision mold, transport equipment, and welding machines and parts. In addition, it handles product retail sales and the packaging and shipping of automobile parts.
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