Kyocera (TSE:6971) Beneish M-Score: -2.57 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


TSE:6971 Kyocera Corp TSE:6971
69 GF Score
Price 円3,517.00
GF Value 円2,016.48
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Kyocera Beneish M-Score?

Kyocera TSE:6971 -2.12% 69 Beneish M-Score is -2.57 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6971 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,016.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 538 Conglomerates companies, Kyocera ranks better than 59.48% 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.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.57 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6971' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.81   Med: -2.6   Max: -2.38
Current: -2.57

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kyocera was -2.38. The lowest was -2.81. And the median was -2.60.


Kyocera Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kyocera'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.

Kyocera Beneish M-Score Chart

Kyocera 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 -2.45 -2.55 -2.67 -2.74 -2.57

Kyocera 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 -2.74 -2.23 -2.74 -2.57 -2.57

TSE:6971 vs HON, MMM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Kyocera'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.


Kyocera Beneish M-Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Kyocera's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kyocera 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 Kyocera 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 * 0.972+0.528 * 0.9457+0.404 * 0.9883+0.892 * 1.0277+0.115 * 1.0456
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8956+4.679 * -0.018351-0.327 * 0.9908
=-2.57

* 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382,158 Mil.
Revenue was 548207 + 530611 + 513347 + 478038 = 円2,070,203 Mil.
Gross Profit was 159049 + 161128 + 146705 + 140761 = 円607,643 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,501,151 Mil.
Total Assets was 円4,646,314 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円761,395 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円158,189 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円489,505 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円525,010 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円254,844 Mil.
Net Income was 43018 + 42411 + 18397 + 37143 = 円140,969 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 67310 + 58582 + 27624 + 72719 = 円226,235 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円382,584 Mil.
Revenue was 522399 + 493467 + 499720 + 498868 = 円2,014,454 Mil.
Gross Profit was 139802 + 136906 + 137515 + 144951 = 円559,174 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,435,748 Mil.
Total Assets was 円4,511,307 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円733,742 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円160,927 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円531,875 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円491,682 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円272,557 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)
=(382158 / 2070203) / (382584 / 2014454)
=0.184599 / 0.189919
=0.972

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)
=(559174 / 2014454) / (607643 / 2070203)
=0.277581 / 0.293519
=0.9457

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 - (1501151 + 761395) / 4646314) / (1 - (1435748 + 733742) / 4511307)
=0.513045 / 0.519099
=0.9883

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
=2070203 / 2014454
=1.0277

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))
=(160927 / (160927 + 733742)) / (158189 / (158189 + 761395))
=0.179873 / 0.172022
=1.0456

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)
=(489505 / 2070203) / (531875 / 2014454)
=0.236453 / 0.264029
=0.8956

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)
=((254844 + 525010) / 4646314) / ((272557 + 491682) / 4511307)
=0.167844 / 0.169405
=0.9908

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
=(140969 - 0 - 226235) / 4646314
=-0.018351

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.

Kyocera has a M-score of -2.57 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 -2.57 mean?
Kyocera (TSE:6971) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.57 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kyocera and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyocera ranks #218 out of 538 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 40.5%.
Is Kyocera's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kyocera's current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. Based on the distribution chart, Kyocera ranks #218 out of 538 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kyocera has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyocera's Beneish M-Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Kyocera ranks #218 out of 538 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Kyocera 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Conglomerates 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 Kyocera and its competitors. Kyocera's current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyocera stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyocera (TSE:6971) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,016.48, compared to a current price of 円3,517.00 — trading 74.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. Kyocera's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 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 Kyocera (TSE:6971), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.57 as of Jun. 25, 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 Kyocera (TSE:6971) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyocera stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,517.00 is trading 74.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,016.48. GuruFocus considers Kyocera to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6971:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.57
  • GF Value™: 円2,016.48 vs. price of 円3,517.00 (74.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6971 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kyocera Business Description

Address 6, Takeda Tobadono-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, JPN, 612-8501
Kyocera is a Japanese conglomerate whose original business consisted of manufacturing fine ceramic components; the firm has since expanded into manufacturing handsets, printers, solar cells, and industrial tools. As a result of reorganization, the firm now consists of three major business segments, which are the core components business (28% of 2024 revenue), electronic components business (18% of revenue), and solutions business (54% of revenue).
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