Balmuda (TSE:6612) Beneish M-Score: -3.75 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSE:6612 Balmuda Inc TSE:6612
54 GF Score
Price 円605.00
GF Value 円773.69
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Balmuda Beneish M-Score?

Balmuda TSE:6612 +2.54% 54 Beneish M-Score is -3.75 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6612 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円773.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 417 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Balmuda ranks better than 95.92% 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 -3.75 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6612' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.13   Med: -3.29   Max: 0.69
Current: -3.75

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Balmuda was 0.69. The lowest was -4.13. And the median was -3.29.


Balmuda Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Balmuda'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.

Balmuda Beneish M-Score Chart

Balmuda Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.69 -3.07 -4.13 -3.50 -3.75

Balmuda Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:6612 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Balmuda'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.


Balmuda Beneish M-Score vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Balmuda's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Balmuda 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 Balmuda 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 * 0.9322+0.528 * 0.9535+0.404 * 1.2556+0.892 * 0.8117+0.115 * 1.1412
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.218716-0.327 * 1.3385
=-3.75

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円1,791 Mil.
Revenue was 円10,115 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,307 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,972 Mil.
Total Assets was 円4,659 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円511 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円348 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,704 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円144 Mil.
Net Income was 円-1,596 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-577 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,367 Mil.
Revenue was 円12,462 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,885 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円5,532 Mil.
Total Assets was 円6,182 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円464 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円399 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,807 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円25 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)
=(1791 / 10115) / (2367 / 12462)
=0.177064 / 0.189937
=0.9322

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)
=(3885 / 12462) / (3307 / 10115)
=0.311748 / 0.32694
=0.9535

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 - (3972 + 511) / 4659) / (1 - (5532 + 464) / 6182)
=0.037776 / 0.030087
=1.2556

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
=10115 / 12462
=0.8117

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))
=(399 / (399 + 464)) / (348 / (348 + 511))
=0.462341 / 0.405122
=1.1412

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)
=(0 / 10115) / (0 / 12462)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((144 + 1704) / 4659) / ((25 + 1807) / 6182)
=0.396652 / 0.296344
=1.3385

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
=(-1596 - 0 - -577) / 4659
=-0.218716

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.

Balmuda has a M-score of -3.75 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 -3.75 mean?
Balmuda (TSE:6612) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.75 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Balmuda and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Balmuda ranks #17 out of 417 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Balmuda's Beneish M-Score too high?
Balmuda's current Beneish M-Score is -3.75. Based on the distribution chart, Balmuda ranks #17 out of 417 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Balmuda has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Balmuda's Beneish M-Score compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Balmuda ranks #17 out of 417 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Balmuda in the top 4% 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Balmuda and its competitors. Balmuda's current Beneish M-Score is -3.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Balmuda stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balmuda (TSE:6612) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円773.69, compared to a current price of 円605.00 — trading 21.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.75. Balmuda's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 3 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 Balmuda (TSE:6612), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.75 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 Balmuda (TSE:6612) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balmuda stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円605.00 is trading 21.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円773.69. GuruFocus considers Balmuda to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6612:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.75
  • GF Value™: 円773.69 vs. price of 円605.00 (21.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6612 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Balmuda Business Description

Address 5-1-21 Kyonancho, Musashino, Tokyo, JPN, 180-0023
Balmuda Inc is engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, and marketing and sales of home appliances. The product portfolio of the group include kitchen equipment, lighting equipment, cleaning equipment, audio and others.
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