Meidensha (TSE:6508) Beneish M-Score: -2.25 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:6508 Meidensha Corp TSE:6508
73 GF Score
Price 円9,750.00
GF Value 円4,469.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Meidensha Beneish M-Score?

Meidensha TSE:6508 -5.43% 73 Beneish M-Score is -2.25 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6508 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,469.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,926 Industrial Products companies, Meidensha ranks worse than 66.06% 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 -2.25 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6508' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.78   Med: -2.54   Max: -2.25
Current: -2.25

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Meidensha was -2.25. The lowest was -2.78. And the median was -2.54.


Meidensha Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meidensha'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.

Meidensha Beneish M-Score Chart

Meidensha 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 -2.51 -2.56 -2.38 -2.78 -2.25

Meidensha 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 -2.78 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.25

TSE:6508 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Meidensha'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.


Meidensha Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Meidensha 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 Meidensha 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 * 1.0744+0.528 * 0.9551+0.404 * 1.0743+0.892 * 1.0833+0.115 * 0.9561
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0886+4.679 * 0.016397-0.327 * 0.9381
=-2.25

* 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121,733 Mil.
Revenue was 円326,194 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円92,546 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円240,271 Mil.
Total Assets was 円373,668 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円75,571 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円11,835 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円5,489 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円126,388 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円23,064 Mil.
Net Income was 円23,625 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円17,498 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円104,591 Mil.
Revenue was 円301,101 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円81,592 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円217,116 Mil.
Total Assets was 円341,347 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円75,061 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円11,162 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円4,654 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円118,069 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円27,470 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)
=(121733 / 326194) / (104591 / 301101)
=0.373192 / 0.347362
=1.0744

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)
=(81592 / 301101) / (92546 / 326194)
=0.270979 / 0.283715
=0.9551

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 - (240271 + 75571) / 373668) / (1 - (217116 + 75061) / 341347)
=0.154752 / 0.144047
=1.0743

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
=326194 / 301101
=1.0833

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))
=(11162 / (11162 + 75061)) / (11835 / (11835 + 75571))
=0.129455 / 0.135403
=0.9561

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)
=(5489 / 326194) / (4654 / 301101)
=0.016827 / 0.015457
=1.0886

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)
=((23064 + 126388) / 373668) / ((27470 + 118069) / 341347)
=0.399959 / 0.426367
=0.9381

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
=(23625 - 0 - 17498) / 373668
=0.016397

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.

Meidensha has a M-score of -2.25 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 -2.25 mean?
Meidensha (TSE:6508) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.25 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Meidensha and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Meidensha ranks #1933 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is Meidensha's Beneish M-Score too high?
Meidensha's current Beneish M-Score is -2.25. Based on the distribution chart, Meidensha ranks #1933 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Meidensha has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meidensha's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Meidensha ranks #1933 out of 2926 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Meidensha 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 Meidensha and its competitors. Meidensha's current Beneish M-Score is -2.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meidensha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meidensha (TSE:6508) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,469.45, compared to a current price of 円9,750.00 — trading 118.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.25. Meidensha's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Meidensha (TSE:6508), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.25 as of Jun. 27, 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 Meidensha (TSE:6508) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meidensha stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円9,750.00 is trading 118.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,469.45. GuruFocus considers Meidensha to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6508:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.25
  • GF Value™: 円4,469.45 vs. price of 円9,750.00 (118.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6508 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Meidensha Business Description

Other Exchanges MW7:Germany
Address ThinkPark Tower, 2-1-1 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 141-6029
Meidensha Corp is a Japan-based conglomerate that operates through four segments. The company's social infrastructure systems segment, which accounts for the majority of the company's sales, is engaged in businesses related to social infrastructure such as power generation and electricity transmission. The industrial system segment supplies industrial components, dynamometer systems, automatic guided vehicles, and other industrial products to the general manufacturing industry. The maintenance and service segment provides maintaining services. The real estate segment is involved in real estate rentals. The company generates the majority of its sales from the Japanese domestic market.
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