Fenwal Controls of Japan (TSE:6870) Beneish M-Score: -2.24 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSE:6870 Fenwal Controls of Japan Ltd TSE:6870
71 GF Score
Price 円2,540.00
GF Value 円1,750.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Fenwal Controls of Japan Beneish M-Score?

Fenwal Controls of Japan TSE:6870 +0.20% 71 Beneish M-Score is -2.24 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6870 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,750.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, Fenwal Controls of Japan ranks worse than 70.59% 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 -2.24 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6870' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.16   Med: -2.51   Max: -2.15
Current: -2.24

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Fenwal Controls of Japan was -2.15. The lowest was -3.16. And the median was -2.51.


Fenwal Controls of Japan Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fenwal Controls of Japan'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.

Fenwal Controls of Japan Beneish M-Score Chart

Fenwal Controls of Japan Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
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Fenwal Controls of Japan Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Dec25 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 -2.36 0.00 0.00 -2.24 0.00

TSE:6870 vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Fenwal Controls of Japan'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.


Fenwal Controls of Japan Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Fenwal Controls of Japan's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fenwal Controls of Japan's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Fenwal Controls of Japan 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 Fenwal Controls of Japan 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 * 0.7628+0.528 * 1.0248+0.404 * 1.2119+0.892 * 1.0315+0.115 * 1.1612
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.047042-0.327 * 0.7267
=-2.24

* 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2,290 Mil.
Revenue was 円12,910 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円4,163 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円12,242 Mil.
Total Assets was 円19,228 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円2,196 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円441 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,188 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円404 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,247 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円342 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,911 Mil.
Revenue was 円12,516 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円4,136 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円13,842 Mil.
Total Assets was 円19,522 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,667 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円402 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円4,674 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円344 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)
=(2290.115 / 12909.85) / (2910.575 / 12515.938)
=0.177393 / 0.232549
=0.7628

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)
=(4135.642 / 12515.938) / (4162.642 / 12909.85)
=0.33043 / 0.322439
=1.0248

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 - (12242.169 + 2196.037) / 19228.315) / (1 - (13842.316 + 1666.56) / 19521.852)
=0.249117 / 0.205563
=1.2119

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
=12909.85 / 12515.938
=1.0315

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))
=(401.911 / (401.911 + 1666.56)) / (441.305 / (441.305 + 2196.037))
=0.194303 / 0.167329
=1.1612

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 / 12909.85) / (0 / 12515.938)
=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)
=((404.164 + 3188.031) / 19228.315) / ((344.38 + 4674.36) / 19521.852)
=0.186818 / 0.257083
=0.7267

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
=(1247.024 - 0 - 342.479) / 19228.315
=0.047042

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.

Fenwal Controls of Japan has a M-score of -2.24 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 -2.24 mean?
Fenwal Controls of Japan (TSE:6870) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.24 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Fenwal Controls of Japan and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fenwal Controls of Japan ranks #720 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 70.6%.
Is Fenwal Controls of Japan's Beneish M-Score too high?
Fenwal Controls of Japan's current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. Based on the distribution chart, Fenwal Controls of Japan ranks #720 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fenwal Controls of Japan has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fenwal Controls of Japan's Beneish M-Score compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Fenwal Controls of Japan ranks #720 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Fenwal Controls of Japan 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services 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 Fenwal Controls of Japan and its competitors. Fenwal Controls of Japan's current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fenwal Controls of Japan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fenwal Controls of Japan (TSE:6870) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,750.01, compared to a current price of 円2,540.00 — trading 45.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. Fenwal Controls of Japan's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Fenwal Controls of Japan (TSE:6870), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.24 as of Jun. 26, 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 Fenwal Controls of Japan (TSE:6870) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fenwal Controls of Japan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,540.00 is trading 45.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,750.01. GuruFocus considers Fenwal Controls of Japan to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6870:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.24
  • GF Value™: 円1,750.01 vs. price of 円2,540.00 (45.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6870 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fenwal Controls of Japan Business Description

Address 5-10, Iidabashi-1-chome, Kurobe Building, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, JPN, 102-0072
Fenwal Controls of Japan Ltd is a Japan based company engaged in the manufacturing and selling firefighting products, disaster prevention equipment, medical products and temperature controlling products. The product portfolio of the company includes fire alarms and sprinklers, explosion suppression systems, and heat and smoke detection systems.
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