Twinbird (TSE:6897) Beneish M-Score: -3.86 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


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What is Twinbird Beneish M-Score?

Twinbird TSE:6897 +0.60% 50 Beneish M-Score is -3.86 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6897 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of 円393.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 416 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Twinbird ranks better than 97.12% 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 -3.86 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6897' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.86   Med: -2.68   Max: -1.95
Current: -3.86

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Twinbird was -1.95. The lowest was -3.86. And the median was -2.68.


Twinbird Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Twinbird'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.

Twinbird Beneish M-Score Chart

Twinbird Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.91 -2.00 -2.70 -2.38 -3.86

Twinbird Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 -2.70 0.00 -2.38 0.00 -3.86

TSE:6897 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Twinbird'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.


Twinbird Beneish M-Score vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Twinbird's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Twinbird 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 Twinbird 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 * 0.6574+0.528 * 1.2499+0.404 * 0.7951+0.892 * 0.8948+0.115 * 0.8016
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0747+4.679 * -0.197021-0.327 * 1.1937
=-3.86

* 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 (Feb26) TTM:Last Year (Feb25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円1,269 Mil.
Revenue was 円8,999 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,134 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円5,637 Mil.
Total Assets was 円9,931 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,417 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円441 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円881 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,578 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円513 Mil.
Net Income was 円-1,218 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円738 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,158 Mil.
Revenue was 円10,057 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,981 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円6,088 Mil.
Total Assets was 円10,868 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,573 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円361 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円916 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,561 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円273 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)
=(1269.284 / 8998.865) / (2157.704 / 10056.718)
=0.141049 / 0.214553
=0.6574

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)
=(2980.657 / 10056.718) / (2133.902 / 8998.865)
=0.296385 / 0.23713
=1.2499

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 - (5636.64 + 3417.204) / 9931.385) / (1 - (6087.988 + 3572.721) / 10868.491)
=0.08836 / 0.111127
=0.7951

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
=8998.865 / 10056.718
=0.8948

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))
=(360.646 / (360.646 + 3572.721)) / (441.36 / (441.36 + 3417.204))
=0.091689 / 0.114385
=0.8016

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)
=(880.515 / 8998.865) / (915.6 / 10056.718)
=0.097847 / 0.091044
=1.0747

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)
=((513.363 + 2577.92) / 9931.385) / ((273.451 + 2560.504) / 10868.491)
=0.311264 / 0.26075
=1.1937

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
=(-1218.298 - 0 - 738.389) / 9931.385
=-0.197021

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.

Twinbird has a M-score of -3.86 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 -3.86 mean?
Twinbird (TSE:6897) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.86 as of Jul. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Twinbird and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Twinbird ranks #12 out of 416 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is Twinbird's Beneish M-Score too high?
Twinbird's current Beneish M-Score is -3.86. Based on the distribution chart, Twinbird ranks #12 out of 416 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Twinbird has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Twinbird's Beneish M-Score compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Twinbird ranks #12 out of 416 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Twinbird in the top 3% 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Twinbird and its competitors. Twinbird's current Beneish M-Score is -3.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Twinbird stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Twinbird (TSE:6897) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円393.55, compared to a current price of 円673.00 — trading 71% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.86. Twinbird's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 10 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 Twinbird (TSE:6897), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.86 as of Jul. 09, 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 Twinbird (TSE:6897) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Twinbird stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円673.00 is trading 71% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円393.55. GuruFocus considers Twinbird to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6897:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.86
  • GF Value™: 円393.55 vs. price of 円673.00 (71% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6897 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Twinbird Business Description

Address Niigata Yoshida Nishiota 2084-2, Tsubame-shi, Nigata, JPN, 959-0292
Twinbird Corp is a Japan-based consumer electronics manufacturer. The company is mainly engaged in the development and sale of Lighting equipment, cooking appliances, cleaners, household appliances, refrigerators, Washing machines, AV machines, and health and beauty equipment.
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