Seiwa Electric Mfg Co (TSE:6748) Beneish M-Score: -2.43 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


TSE:6748 Seiwa Electric Mfg Co Ltd TSE:6748
56 GF Score
Price 円720.00
GF Value 円559.76
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Seiwa Electric Mfg Co Beneish M-Score?

Seiwa Electric Mfg Co TSE:6748 -0.83% 56 Beneish M-Score is -2.43 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6748 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of 円559.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,914 Industrial Products companies, Seiwa Electric Mfg Co ranks worse than 52.64% 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 -2.43 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6748' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.27   Med: -2.43   Max: -1.98
Current: -2.43

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Seiwa Electric Mfg Co was -1.98. The lowest was -3.27. And the median was -2.43.


Seiwa Electric Mfg Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Seiwa Electric Mfg 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.

Seiwa Electric Mfg Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Seiwa Electric Mfg Co Annual Data
Trend Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
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Seiwa Electric Mfg Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:6748 vs VRT, BE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Seiwa Electric Mfg 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.


Seiwa Electric Mfg Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Seiwa Electric Mfg 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 Seiwa Electric Mfg 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 * 0.9613+0.528 * 0.899+0.404 * 1.0135+0.892 * 1.0612+0.115 * 1.0866
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.012153-0.327 * 0.9715
=-2.43

* 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 (Dec24) TTM:Last Year (Dec23) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円10,218 Mil.
Revenue was 円25,215 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円6,168 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円20,915 Mil.
Total Assets was 円30,379 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,140 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円556 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円10,371 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,538 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,350 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円981 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円10,016 Mil.
Revenue was 円23,761 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円5,225 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円19,191 Mil.
Total Assets was 円27,939 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,010 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円588 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円10,582 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円693 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)
=(10217.863 / 25215.213) / (10016.405 / 23760.63)
=0.405226 / 0.421555
=0.9613

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)
=(5224.794 / 23760.63) / (6167.707 / 25215.213)
=0.219893 / 0.244603
=0.899

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 - (20914.854 + 3140.19) / 30378.777) / (1 - (19190.984 + 3010.073) / 27939.306)
=0.208163 / 0.205383
=1.0135

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
=25215.213 / 23760.63
=1.0612

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))
=(587.956 / (587.956 + 3010.073)) / (555.842 / (555.842 + 3140.19))
=0.163411 / 0.150389
=1.0866

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 / 25215.213) / (0 / 23760.63)
=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)
=((1538.342 + 10370.582) / 30378.777) / ((692.5 + 10581.916) / 27939.306)
=0.392015 / 0.403532
=0.9715

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
=(1350.472 - 0 - 981.276) / 30378.777
=0.012153

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.

Seiwa Electric Mfg Co has a M-score of -2.43 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 -2.43 mean?
Seiwa Electric Mfg Co (TSE:6748) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.43 as of Jul. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Seiwa Electric Mfg Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Seiwa Electric Mfg Co ranks #1534 out of 2914 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 52.6%.
Is Seiwa Electric Mfg Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Seiwa Electric Mfg Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. Based on the distribution chart, Seiwa Electric Mfg Co ranks #1534 out of 2914 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Seiwa Electric Mfg Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seiwa Electric Mfg Co's Beneish M-Score compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Seiwa Electric Mfg Co ranks #1534 out of 2914 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Seiwa Electric Mfg 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 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 Seiwa Electric Mfg Co and its competitors. Seiwa Electric Mfg Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seiwa Electric Mfg Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seiwa Electric Mfg Co (TSE:6748) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円559.76, compared to a current price of 円720.00 — trading 28.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. Seiwa Electric Mfg Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 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 Seiwa Electric Mfg Co (TSE:6748), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.43 as of Jul. 11, 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 Seiwa Electric Mfg Co (TSE:6748) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seiwa Electric Mfg Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円720.00 is trading 28.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円559.76. GuruFocus considers Seiwa Electric Mfg Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6748:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.43
  • GF Value™: 円559.76 vs. price of 円720.00 (28.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6748 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Seiwa Electric Mfg Co Business Description

Address 36 Pond, Teradashin, Joyo, Kyoto, JPN
Seiwa Electric Mfg Co Ltd manufactures electronic components in Japan. Its products include an Information display system, road and tunnel lighting fixtures for the industrial segment, LED lighting products, noise protection products, and wiring protection solutions.
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