Harada Industry Co (TSE:6904) Beneish M-Score: -3.27 (As of Aug. 10, 2026)

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TSE:6904 Harada Industry Co Ltd TSE:6904
64 GF Score
Price 円451.00
GF Value 円507.81
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Harada Industry Co Beneish M-Score?

Harada Industry Co TSE:6904 +0.45% 64 Beneish M-Score is -3.27 as of Aug. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6904 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円507.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,400 Hardware companies, Harada Industry Co ranks better than 89.58% 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 -3.27 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6904' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.27   Med: -2.62   Max: -2.22
Current: -3.27

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Harada Industry Co was -2.22. The lowest was -3.27. And the median was -2.62.


Harada Industry Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Harada Industry 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.

Harada Industry Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Harada Industry Co 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 -2.22 -2.62 -2.62 -2.66 -3.27

Harada Industry Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 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 -2.66 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.27

TSE:6904 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Harada Industry 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.


Harada Industry Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Harada Industry 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 Harada Industry 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 * 0.7498+0.528 * 0.9117+0.404 * 1.0271+0.892 * 0.9414+0.115 * 0.9719
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.10419-0.327 * 0.9418
=-3.27

* 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5,400 Mil.
Revenue was 円42,192 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円9,535 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円26,652 Mil.
Total Assets was 円35,843 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円5,614 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,238 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円20,665 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円434 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円4,168 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円7,650 Mil.
Revenue was 円44,817 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円9,234 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円28,809 Mil.
Total Assets was 円38,932 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円6,340 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,350 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円23,832 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 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)
=(5399.718 / 42192.309) / (7649.743 / 44817.176)
=0.127979 / 0.170688
=0.7498

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)
=(9234.311 / 44817.176) / (9535.131 / 42192.309)
=0.206044 / 0.225992
=0.9117

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 - (26651.541 + 5613.859) / 35843.126) / (1 - (28808.765 + 6340.137) / 38932.269)
=0.099816 / 0.097178
=1.0271

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
=42192.309 / 44817.176
=0.9414

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))
=(1350.486 / (1350.486 + 6340.137)) / (1238.031 / (1238.031 + 5613.859))
=0.175602 / 0.180685
=0.9719

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 / 42192.309) / (0 / 44817.176)
=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)
=((0 + 20664.944) / 35843.126) / ((0 + 23832.313) / 38932.269)
=0.576539 / 0.612148
=0.9418

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
=(433.729 - 0 - 4168.221) / 35843.126
=-0.10419

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.

Harada Industry Co has a M-score of -3.27 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 -3.27 mean?
Harada Industry Co (TSE:6904) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.27 as of Aug. 10, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Harada Industry Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Harada Industry Co ranks #250 out of 2400 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Harada Industry Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Harada Industry Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.27. Based on the distribution chart, Harada Industry Co ranks #250 out of 2400 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Harada Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harada Industry Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Harada Industry Co ranks #250 out of 2400 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Harada Industry Co in the top 10% 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 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 Harada Industry Co and its competitors. Harada Industry Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harada Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harada Industry Co (TSE:6904) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円507.81, compared to a current price of 円451.00 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.27. Harada Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Harada Industry Co (TSE:6904), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.27 as of Aug. 10, 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 Harada Industry Co (TSE:6904) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harada Industry Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円451.00 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円507.81. GuruFocus considers Harada Industry Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6904:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.27
  • GF Value™: 円507.81 vs. price of 円451.00 (11.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6904 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Harada Industry Co Business Description

Address Omori Bellport B-4F, 26-2 Minami-Ohi 6-Chome, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 140-0013
Harada Industry Co Ltd manufactures and sells automotive antennas, wireless and data communications antennas, mobile device antennas, actuators, and various automotive parts, electronic devices, and components. It manufactures antennas for radio, GPS, telephone, DSRC, ETC, television. It also provides cables, such as copper clad aluminum, coaxial, and shielded twisted pair cables, as well as connectors.
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