Japan Resistor Mfg Co (TSE:6977) Beneish M-Score: -2.92 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


TSE:6977 Japan Resistor Mfg Co Ltd TSE:6977
44 GF Score
Price 円1,584.00
GF Value 円800.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Japan Resistor Mfg Co Beneish M-Score?

Japan Resistor Mfg Co TSE:6977 -0.81% 44 Beneish M-Score is -2.92 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6977 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of 円800.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,404 Hardware companies, Japan Resistor Mfg Co ranks better than 79.62% 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 -2.92 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6977' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.92   Med: -2.42   Max: -2.12
Current: -2.92

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Japan Resistor Mfg Co was -2.12. The lowest was -2.92. And the median was -2.42.


Japan Resistor Mfg Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Resistor Mfg 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.

Japan Resistor Mfg Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Japan Resistor Mfg Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.12 -2.30 -2.38 -2.38 -2.92

Japan Resistor Mfg Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 -2.38 0.00 0.00 -2.92 0.00

TSE:6977 vs APH, GLW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Japan Resistor Mfg 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.


Japan Resistor Mfg Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Resistor Mfg Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Japan Resistor Mfg 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 Japan Resistor Mfg 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 * 0.9791+0.528 * 0.9416+0.404 * 1.294+0.892 * 0.915+0.115 * 0.7421
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.08422-0.327 * 1.0194
=-2.92

* 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1,094 Mil.
Revenue was 円5,906 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,268 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円5,154 Mil.
Total Assets was 円7,209 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,374 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円180 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,625 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,562 Mil.
Net Income was 円-377 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円231 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,221 Mil.
Revenue was 円6,455 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,305 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円5,625 Mil.
Total Assets was 円7,729 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,541 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円145 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,607 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,848 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)
=(1093.776 / 5905.941) / (1220.906 / 6454.65)
=0.185199 / 0.189151
=0.9791

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)
=(1305.23 / 6454.65) / (1268.38 / 5905.941)
=0.202215 / 0.214763
=0.9416

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 - (5154.112 + 1373.917) / 7208.878) / (1 - (5624.775 + 1540.531) / 7729.475)
=0.094446 / 0.072989
=1.294

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
=5905.941 / 6454.65
=0.915

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))
=(144.791 / (144.791 + 1540.531)) / (179.896 / (179.896 + 1373.917))
=0.085913 / 0.115777
=0.7421

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 / 5905.941) / (0 / 6454.65)
=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)
=((1561.538 + 3625.089) / 7208.878) / ((1848.443 + 3606.882) / 7729.475)
=0.719478 / 0.705782
=1.0194

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
=(-376.511 - 0 - 230.62) / 7208.878
=-0.08422

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.

Japan Resistor Mfg Co has a M-score of -2.92 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.92 mean?
Japan Resistor Mfg Co (TSE:6977) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.92 as of Jul. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Japan Resistor Mfg Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Resistor Mfg Co ranks #490 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Japan Resistor Mfg Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Japan Resistor Mfg Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Resistor Mfg Co ranks #490 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Resistor Mfg Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Resistor Mfg Co's Beneish M-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Japan Resistor Mfg Co ranks #490 out of 2404 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Japan Resistor Mfg Co in the top 20% 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 Japan Resistor Mfg Co and its competitors. Japan Resistor Mfg Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Resistor Mfg Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Resistor Mfg Co (TSE:6977) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円800.76, compared to a current price of 円1,584.00 — trading 97.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. Japan Resistor Mfg Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 6 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 Japan Resistor Mfg Co (TSE:6977), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.92 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 Japan Resistor Mfg Co (TSE:6977) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Resistor Mfg Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,584.00 is trading 97.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円800.76. GuruFocus considers Japan Resistor Mfg Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6977:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.92
  • GF Value™: 円800.76 vs. price of 円1,584.00 (97.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6977 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Japan Resistor Mfg Co Business Description

Address 2315 Kitano, Nanto-shi, Toyama, JPN, 939-1897
Japan Resistor Mfg Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of electronic components (main product groups include resistors, potentiometers, hybrid ICs, and electronic devices). Its product offering comprises fixed and variable resistors, heaters, sensors/potentiometers, hybrid ICs, circuit boards, and units. The company supplies its products to various industries and fields.
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