Minato Holdings (TSE:6862) Beneish M-Score: -0.86 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSE:6862 Minato Holdings Inc TSE:6862
85 GF Score
Price 円2,009.00
GF Value 円1,654.15
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Minato Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Minato Holdings TSE:6862 +1.67% 85 Beneish M-Score is -0.86 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6862 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,654.15 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,407 Hardware companies, Minato Holdings ranks worse than 93.48% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -0.86 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TSE:6862' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.15   Med: -1.99   Max: 0.54
Current: -0.86

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Minato Holdings was 0.54. The lowest was -3.15. And the median was -1.99.


Minato Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Minato Holdings'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.

Minato Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Minato Holdings 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 -1.94 -3.15 -1.96 -2.01 -0.86

Minato Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 -1.96 0.00 -2.01 0.00 -0.86

TSE:6862 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Minato Holdings'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.


Minato Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Minato Holdings 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 Minato Holdings 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 * 1.2749+0.528 * 0.7487+0.404 * 0.7189+0.892 * 1.4903+0.115 * 1.1695
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.256656-0.327 * 1.132
=-0.86

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円7,132 Mil.
Revenue was 円36,572 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円8,590 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円26,663 Mil.
Total Assets was 円32,111 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,451 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円567 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円21,045 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,724 Mil.
Net Income was 円2,109 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-6,132 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円3,754 Mil.
Revenue was 円24,540 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円4,315 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円12,523 Mil.
Total Assets was 円17,553 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,512 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円694 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円9,879 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,599 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)
=(7132.335 / 36572.041) / (3754.057 / 24540.461)
=0.195022 / 0.152974
=1.2749

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)
=(4315.382 / 24540.461) / (8590.059 / 36572.041)
=0.175848 / 0.23488
=0.7487

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 - (26662.963 + 3450.63) / 32110.534) / (1 - (12523.238 + 3511.525) / 17553.221)
=0.06219 / 0.086506
=0.7189

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
=36572.041 / 24540.461
=1.4903

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))
=(693.815 / (693.815 + 3511.525)) / (566.73 / (566.73 + 3450.63))
=0.164984 / 0.14107
=1.1695

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 / 36572.041) / (0 / 24540.461)
=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)
=((2724.469 + 21045.257) / 32110.534) / ((1599.263 + 9879.321) / 17553.221)
=0.740247 / 0.65393
=1.132

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
=(2108.883 - 0 - -6132.473) / 32110.534
=0.256656

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.

Minato Holdings has a M-score of -0.86 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -0.86 mean?
Minato Holdings (TSE:6862) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.86 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Minato Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Minato Holdings ranks #2250 out of 2407 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 93.5%.
Is Minato Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Minato Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -0.86. Based on the distribution chart, Minato Holdings ranks #2250 out of 2407 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Minato Holdings has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Minato Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Minato Holdings ranks #2250 out of 2407 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Minato Holdings 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 Minato Holdings and its competitors. Minato Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Minato Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minato Holdings (TSE:6862) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,654.15, compared to a current price of 円2,009.00 — trading 21.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.86. Minato Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 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 Minato Holdings (TSE:6862), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.86 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 Minato Holdings (TSE:6862) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minato Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,009.00 is trading 21.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,654.15. GuruFocus considers Minato Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6862:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.86
  • GF Value™: 円1,654.15 vs. price of 円2,009.00 (21.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6862 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Minato Holdings Business Description

Address 4-21-3 Shimbashi, 6th Flooe, Shimbashi Tokyu Building, Minato-ku, Kanagawa, JPN, 105-0004
Minato Holdings Inc is a Japan-based company engaged in four core business segments: Digital Devices, Digital Engineering, ICT Products, and Others. The Digital Devices segment includes the manufacturing and sale of industrial-use memory modules like DIMMs, as well as eMMC, eMCP, and mobile accessories. The Digital Engineering segment covers device programming, digital signage systems, and software and hardware development, including OEM and ODM services. The ICT Products segment handles the sale and maintenance of digital AV equipment and PCs. The Others segment includes investments in domestic ventures and solar power projects.
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