Tsukuba Seiko Co (TSE:6596) Beneish M-Score: -2.98 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

TSE:6596 Tsukuba Seiko Co Ltd TSE:6596
58 GF Score
Price 円990.00
GF Value 円1,166.88
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
View Full Analysis

What is Tsukuba Seiko Co Beneish M-Score?

Tsukuba Seiko Co TSE:6596 58 Beneish M-Score is -2.98 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6596 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,166.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 987 Semiconductors companies, Tsukuba Seiko Co ranks better than 81.76% 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 -2.98 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6596' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.98   Med: -2.81   Max: 10.12
Current: -2.98

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tsukuba Seiko Co was 10.12. The lowest was -3.98. And the median was -2.81.


Tsukuba Seiko Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Tsukuba Seiko 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.

Tsukuba Seiko Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Tsukuba Seiko 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 -2.63 -3.98 -0.29 -2.98 -2.98

Tsukuba Seiko Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar17 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 -0.29 0.00 -2.98 0.00 -2.98

TSE:6596 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Tsukuba Seiko 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.


Tsukuba Seiko Co Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Tsukuba Seiko Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:6596
58GF Score
Tsukuba Seiko Co Ltd TSE:6596
Beneish M-Score is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Tsukuba Seiko 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 Tsukuba Seiko 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 * 0.3161+0.528 * 1.0004+0.404 * 1.0782+0.892 * 1.1706+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9054+4.679 * -0.013302-0.327 * 1.0339
=-2.98

* 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11.7 Mil.
Revenue was 円278.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円156.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円256.7 Mil.
Total Assets was 円259.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円0.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円188.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円46.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円67.6 Mil.
Net Income was 円-49.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-45.9 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円31.7 Mil.
Revenue was 円237.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円133.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円329.7 Mil.
Total Assets was 円332.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円0.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円178.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円51.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円90.3 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)
=(11.732 / 278.434) / (31.709 / 237.849)
=0.042136 / 0.133316
=0.3161

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)
=(133.338 / 237.849) / (156.035 / 278.434)
=0.560599 / 0.560402
=1.0004

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 - (256.689 + 0) / 259.369) / (1 - (329.746 + 0) / 332.937)
=0.010333 / 0.009584
=1.0782

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
=278.434 / 237.849
=1.1706

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))
=(2.071 / (2.071 + 0)) / (1.916 / (1.916 + 0))
=1 / 1
=1

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)
=(188.646 / 278.434) / (177.987 / 237.849)
=0.677525 / 0.748319
=0.9054

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)
=((67.604 + 46.217) / 259.369) / ((90.312 + 51.003) / 332.937)
=0.438838 / 0.42445
=1.0339

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
=(-49.354 - 0 - -45.904) / 259.369
=-0.013302

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.

Tsukuba Seiko Co has a M-score of -2.98 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 -2.98 mean?
Tsukuba Seiko Co (TSE:6596) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.98 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tsukuba Seiko Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tsukuba Seiko Co ranks #180 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is Tsukuba Seiko Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Tsukuba Seiko Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.98. Based on the distribution chart, Tsukuba Seiko Co ranks #180 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tsukuba Seiko Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tsukuba Seiko Co's Beneish M-Score compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Tsukuba Seiko Co ranks #180 out of 987 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Tsukuba Seiko Co in the top 18% 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Semiconductors 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 Tsukuba Seiko Co and its competitors. Tsukuba Seiko Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tsukuba Seiko Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tsukuba Seiko Co (TSE:6596) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,166.88, compared to a current price of 円990.00 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.98. Tsukuba Seiko Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Tsukuba Seiko Co (TSE:6596), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.98 as of Jul. 15, 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 Tsukuba Seiko Co (TSE:6596) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tsukuba Seiko Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円990.00 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,166.88. GuruFocus considers Tsukuba Seiko Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6596:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.98
  • GF Value™: 円1,166.88 vs. price of 円990.00 (15.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6596 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tsukuba Seiko Co Business Description

Address 2168-10 Ganjoji, Kamigamo, Kamisuwa-machi, Kawachi-gun, Tochigi, JPN, 329-0617
Tsukuba Seiko Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of electrostatic clamping systems. Its product offerings include thin hand, cordless holder, wafer support, waferhand, and electrostatic belt.
58GF Score

Get the complete analysis for TSE:6596

Beneish M-Score is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

円990.00
Price
円1,166.88
GF Value