TEAC (TSE:6803) Beneish M-Score: -2.79 (As of Aug. 17, 2026)

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TSE:6803 TEAC Corp TSE:6803
61 GF Score
Price 円99.00
GF Value 円95.92
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What is TEAC Beneish M-Score?

TEAC TSE:6803 -1.00% 61 Beneish M-Score is -2.79 as of Aug. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6803 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円95.92 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,401 Hardware companies, TEAC ranks better than 74.34% 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 -2.79 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6803' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.9   Med: -2.47   Max: -1.85
Current: -2.79

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of TEAC was -1.85. The lowest was -2.90. And the median was -2.47.


TEAC Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TEAC'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.

TEAC Beneish M-Score Chart

TEAC 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 -2.13 -2.54 -2.41 -1.85 -2.79

TEAC Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -2.24 -2.16 -2.34 -2.79 0.00

TSE:6803 vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, TEAC'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.


TEAC Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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TEAC 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 TEAC 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 * 0.4608+0.528 * 0.9922+0.404 * 1.1746+0.892 * 2.1209+0.115 * 0.5122
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9226+4.679 * -0.095089-0.327 * 0.9
=-2.36

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円2,281 Mil.
Revenue was 3622 + 4231 + 4199 + 4086 = 円16,138 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1622 + 1951 + 1844 + 1667 = 円7,084 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円8,720 Mil.
Total Assets was 円10,895 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,700 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円522 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円6,393 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円5,958 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円594 Mil.
Net Income was -29 + -15 + 298 + 62 = 円316 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 54 + 1281 + 363 + -346 = 円1,352 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,334 Mil.
Revenue was 3152 + 0 + 0 + 4457 = 円7,609 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1334 + 0 + 0 + 1980 = 円3,314 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円8,515 Mil.
Total Assets was 円10,696 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,784 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円244 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円3,267 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円6,010 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,137 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)
=(2281 / 16138) / (2334 / 7609)
=0.141343 / 0.306742
=0.4608

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)
=(3314 / 7609) / (7084 / 16138)
=0.435537 / 0.438964
=0.9922

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 - (8720 + 1700) / 10895) / (1 - (8515 + 1784) / 10696)
=0.043598 / 0.037117
=1.1746

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
=16138 / 7609
=2.1209

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))
=(244 / (244 + 1784)) / (522 / (522 + 1700))
=0.120316 / 0.234923
=0.5122

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)
=(6393 / 16138) / (3267 / 7609)
=0.396146 / 0.42936
=0.9226

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)
=((594 + 5958) / 10895) / ((1137 + 6010) / 10696)
=0.601377 / 0.668194
=0.9

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
=(316 - 0 - 1352) / 10895
=-0.095089

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.

TEAC has a M-score of -2.36 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 -2.79 mean?
TEAC (TSE:6803) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.79 as of Aug. 17, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on TEAC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, TEAC ranks #616 out of 2401 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is TEAC's Beneish M-Score too high?
TEAC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.79. Based on the distribution chart, TEAC ranks #616 out of 2401 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, TEAC has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TEAC's Beneish M-Score compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, TEAC ranks #616 out of 2401 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts TEAC in the upper 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 TEAC and its competitors. TEAC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TEAC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TEAC (TSE:6803) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円95.92, compared to a current price of 円99.00 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.79. TEAC's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 TEAC (TSE:6803), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.79 as of Aug. 17, 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 TEAC (TSE:6803) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TEAC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円99.00 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円95.92. GuruFocus considers TEAC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6803:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.79
  • GF Value™: 円95.92 vs. price of 円99.00 (3.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6803 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


TEAC Business Description

Address 47 Ochiai 1-chome, Tama-shi, Tokyo, JPN, 206-8530
TEAC Corp is a Japanese based electronic company. It is engaged in manufacturing and sale of audio and information equipment. It operates in two business divisions including Audio products business and Information products business. Its Audio products business offers high-end audio products, general audio products, audio equipment for, music production and professional audio products. Information products business offers recording and reproducing equipment for aircraft, medical image recording and reproducing products, supporting systems for individual nursing care, measurement products (transducers, data recorders), and optical drives for the industrial market.
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