Optoelectronics Co (TSE:6664) Beneish M-Score: -2.30 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:6664 Optoelectronics Co Ltd TSE:6664
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Price 円245.00
GF Value 円215.81
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Optoelectronics Co Beneish M-Score?

Optoelectronics Co TSE:6664 -1.21% 40 Beneish M-Score is -2.30 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6664 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of 円215.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,408 Hardware companies, Optoelectronics Co ranks worse than 63.33% 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 -2.3 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6664' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3   Med: -2.58   Max: -2.3
Current: -2.3

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Optoelectronics Co was -2.30. The lowest was -3.00. And the median was -2.58.


Optoelectronics Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Optoelectronics 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.

Optoelectronics Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Optoelectronics Co Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.70 -2.34 -2.52 -2.57 -2.30

Optoelectronics Co Semi-Annual Data
Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25 May26
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 0.00 -2.57 0.00 -2.30 0.00

TSE:6664 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Optoelectronics 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.


Optoelectronics Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Optoelectronics 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 Optoelectronics 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 * 1.0861+0.528 * 1.0674+0.404 * 1.1849+0.892 * 1.0678+0.115 * 0.957
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.024378-0.327 * 0.8519
=-2.30

* 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 (Nov25) TTM:Last Year (Nov24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円1,817 Mil.
Revenue was 円6,772 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,483 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円8,727 Mil.
Total Assets was 円11,347 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円2,198 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円168 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,414 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,716 Mil.
Net Income was 円-226 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円51 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,567 Mil.
Revenue was 円6,343 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,482 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円10,836 Mil.
Total Assets was 円13,514 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円2,254 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円164 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円4,348 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円4,222 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)
=(1816.707 / 6772.484) / (1566.513 / 6342.509)
=0.268248 / 0.246986
=1.0861

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)
=(2482.144 / 6342.509) / (2483.075 / 6772.484)
=0.39135 / 0.366642
=1.0674

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 - (8727.047 + 2198.179) / 11346.548) / (1 - (10836.418 + 2253.683) / 13513.592)
=0.037132 / 0.031338
=1.1849

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
=6772.484 / 6342.509
=1.0678

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))
=(163.979 / (163.979 + 2253.683)) / (167.668 / (167.668 + 2198.179))
=0.067825 / 0.07087
=0.957

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 / 6772.484) / (0 / 6342.509)
=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)
=((2716.266 + 3413.517) / 11346.548) / ((4221.591 + 4347.781) / 13513.592)
=0.540233 / 0.63413
=0.8519

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
=(-226.025 - 0 - 50.582) / 11346.548
=-0.024378

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.

Optoelectronics Co has a M-score of -2.30 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 -2.30 mean?
Optoelectronics Co (TSE:6664) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.30 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Optoelectronics Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Optoelectronics Co ranks #1525 out of 2408 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 63.3%.
Is Optoelectronics Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Optoelectronics Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.30. Based on the distribution chart, Optoelectronics Co ranks #1525 out of 2408 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Optoelectronics Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optoelectronics Co's Beneish M-Score compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Optoelectronics Co ranks #1525 out of 2408 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Optoelectronics Co 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 a Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Optoelectronics Co and its competitors. Optoelectronics Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Optoelectronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optoelectronics Co (TSE:6664) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円215.81, compared to a current price of 円245.00 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.30. Optoelectronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 5 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 Optoelectronics Co (TSE:6664), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.30 as of Jul. 14, 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 Optoelectronics Co (TSE:6664) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optoelectronics Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円245.00 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円215.81. GuruFocus considers Optoelectronics Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6664:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.30
  • GF Value™: 円215.81 vs. price of 円245.00 (13.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6664 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Optoelectronics Co Business Description

Address 4-12-17 Tsukagoshi, Saitama Prefecture, Warabi, JPN, 335-0002
Optoelectronics Co Ltd is engaged in developing, manufacturing, and selling automatic recognition devices in Japan, the United States, and Europe. The company offers modules, handy scanners, data collectors, handy terminals, smartphone handy terminals, desktop and stationary scanners, and electronic shelf label systems, as well as laser/CCD type barcode and imager scanners.
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