Fukuda Denshi Co (TSE:6960) Beneish M-Score: -2.63 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSE:6960 Fukuda Denshi Co Ltd TSE:6960
81 GF Score
Price 円10,860.00
GF Value 円7,323.71
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Fukuda Denshi Co Beneish M-Score?

Fukuda Denshi Co TSE:6960 +1.78% 81 Beneish M-Score is -2.63 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6960 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円7,323.71 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 766 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Fukuda Denshi Co ranks better than 54.96% 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 -2.63 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6960' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.86   Med: -2.63   Max: -2.54
Current: -2.63

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Fukuda Denshi Co was -2.54. The lowest was -2.86. And the median was -2.63.


Fukuda Denshi Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fukuda Denshi 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.

Fukuda Denshi Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Fukuda Denshi 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 -2.85 -2.55 -2.54 -2.86 -2.63

Fukuda Denshi Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 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 -2.86 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.63

TSE:6960 vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Fukuda Denshi 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.


Fukuda Denshi Co Beneish M-Score vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Fukuda Denshi Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Fukuda Denshi 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 Fukuda Denshi 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 * 0.9911+0.528 * 0.9694+0.404 * 1.1335+0.892 * 1.005+0.115 * 0.9741
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.046758-0.327 * 0.8696
=-2.63

* 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34,386 Mil.
Revenue was 円139,697 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円76,522 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円120,107 Mil.
Total Assets was 円225,373 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円61,660 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円11,898 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円30,967 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,362 Mil.
Net Income was 円18,790 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円29,328 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円34,523 Mil.
Revenue was 円139,007 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円73,816 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円127,139 Mil.
Total Assets was 円221,321 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円56,405 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円10,549 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円35,219 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,288 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)
=(34386 / 139697) / (34523 / 139007)
=0.246147 / 0.248354
=0.9911

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)
=(73816 / 139007) / (76522 / 139697)
=0.531024 / 0.547771
=0.9694

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 - (120107 + 61660) / 225373) / (1 - (127139 + 56405) / 221321)
=0.193484 / 0.170689
=1.1335

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
=139697 / 139007
=1.005

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))
=(10549 / (10549 + 56405)) / (11898 / (11898 + 61660))
=0.157556 / 0.16175
=0.9741

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 / 139697) / (0 / 139007)
=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)
=((1362 + 30967) / 225373) / ((1288 + 35219) / 221321)
=0.143447 / 0.16495
=0.8696

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
=(18790 - 0 - 29328) / 225373
=-0.046758

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.

Fukuda Denshi Co has a M-score of -2.63 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 -2.63 mean?
Fukuda Denshi Co (TSE:6960) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.63 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Fukuda Denshi Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fukuda Denshi Co ranks #345 out of 766 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 45%.
Is Fukuda Denshi Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Fukuda Denshi Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. Based on the distribution chart, Fukuda Denshi Co ranks #345 out of 766 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fukuda Denshi Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fukuda Denshi Co's Beneish M-Score compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Fukuda Denshi Co ranks #345 out of 766 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Fukuda Denshi Co 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Fukuda Denshi Co and its competitors. Fukuda Denshi Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fukuda Denshi Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fukuda Denshi Co (TSE:6960) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円7,323.71, compared to a current price of 円10,860.00 — trading 48.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. Fukuda Denshi Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100. 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 Fukuda Denshi Co (TSE:6960), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.63 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 Fukuda Denshi Co (TSE:6960) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fukuda Denshi Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円10,860.00 is trading 48.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円7,323.71. GuruFocus considers Fukuda Denshi Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6960:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.63
  • GF Value™: 円7,323.71 vs. price of 円10,860.00 (48.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6960 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fukuda Denshi Co Business Description

Address 39-4, Hongo 3-chome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 113-8483
Fukuda Denshi Co Ltd develops and manufactures medical electronic equipment. The firm operates in four segments: physiological diagnostic equipment, patient monitoring equipment, medical treatment equipment, and consumables and other products. The physiological diagnostic equipment business sells electrocardiographs, vascular screening systems, and blood cell counters. The patient monitoring equipment segment sells patient monitors and transmitters. The medical treatment equipment segment contributes the largest proportion of revenue and sells pacemakers and medical equipment for home treatment. The consumables and other products segment sells disposable electrodes and consumables used for the firm's devices. Fukuda Denshi generates the vast majority of its sales in Japan.
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