Zoom (TSE:6694) Beneish M-Score: -3.28 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:6694 Zoom Corp TSE:6694
67 GF Score
Price 円634.00
GF Value 円772.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Zoom Beneish M-Score?

Zoom TSE:6694 67 Beneish M-Score is -3.28 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6694 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円772.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,404 Hardware companies, Zoom ranks better than 89.56% 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 -3.28 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6694' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.28   Med: -2.44   Max: -1.52
Current: -3.28

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Zoom was -1.52. The lowest was -3.28. And the median was -2.44.


Zoom Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zoom'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.

Zoom Beneish M-Score Chart

Zoom Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.17 -2.05 -2.59 -2.54 -3.28

Zoom Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -2.59 0.00 -2.54 0.00 -3.28

TSE:6694 vs AAPL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Zoom'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.


Zoom Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Zoom 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 Zoom 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 * 0.9112+0.528 * 1.0332+0.404 * 0.7549+0.892 * 0.9649+0.115 * 0.9927
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.124306-0.327 * 1.0632
=-3.28

* 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2,459 Mil.
Revenue was 円17,437 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円6,471 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円14,656 Mil.
Total Assets was 円18,744 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,501 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円844 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円8,115 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,970 Mil.
Net Income was 円-1,728 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円602 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,797 Mil.
Revenue was 円18,072 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円6,929 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円14,965 Mil.
Total Assets was 円20,088 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,451 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円806 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円7,761 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,413 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)
=(2459.048 / 17437.011) / (2796.867 / 18072.018)
=0.141025 / 0.154762
=0.9112

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)
=(6929.142 / 18072.018) / (6471.003 / 17437.011)
=0.383418 / 0.371107
=1.0332

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 - (14656.341 + 1501.251) / 18743.778) / (1 - (14965.019 + 1451.345) / 20087.876)
=0.137976 / 0.182773
=0.7549

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
=17437.011 / 18072.018
=0.9649

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))
=(806.489 / (806.489 + 1451.345)) / (843.752 / (843.752 + 1501.251))
=0.357196 / 0.359808
=0.9927

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 / 17437.011) / (0 / 18072.018)
=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)
=((2970.192 + 8114.787) / 18743.778) / ((3412.526 + 7760.687) / 20087.876)
=0.591395 / 0.556217
=1.0632

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
=(-1728.03 - 0 - 601.939) / 18743.778
=-0.124306

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.

Zoom has a M-score of -3.28 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 -3.28 mean?
Zoom (TSE:6694) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.28 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Zoom and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zoom ranks #251 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Zoom's Beneish M-Score too high?
Zoom's current Beneish M-Score is -3.28. Based on the distribution chart, Zoom ranks #251 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zoom has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zoom's Beneish M-Score compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Zoom ranks #251 out of 2404 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Zoom in the top 10% 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 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 Zoom and its competitors. Zoom's current Beneish M-Score is -3.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zoom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zoom (TSE:6694) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円772.17, compared to a current price of 円634.00 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.28. Zoom's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 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 Zoom (TSE:6694), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.28 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 Zoom (TSE:6694) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zoom stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円634.00 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円772.17. GuruFocus considers Zoom to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6694:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.28
  • GF Value™: 円772.17 vs. price of 円634.00 (17.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6694 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zoom Business Description

Address 4-4-3 Kanda-surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0062
Zoom Corp develops and distributes electronic musical devices. It produces recording devices, including a line of portable handy recorders as well as multi-effects processors, effects pedals, drum machines and samplers, mobile device accessory, audio interface, professional field recorder.
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