Murata Manufacturing Co (TSE:6981) Beneish M-Score: -2.74 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


TSE:6981 Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd TSE:6981
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Price 円11,030.00
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What is Murata Manufacturing Co Beneish M-Score?

Murata Manufacturing Co TSE:6981 +0.23% 73 Beneish M-Score is -2.74 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6981 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,562.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,403 Hardware companies, Murata Manufacturing Co ranks better than 70.99% 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 -2.74 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6981' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.16   Med: -2.68   Max: -2.41
Current: -2.74

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Murata Manufacturing Co was -2.41. The lowest was -3.16. And the median was -2.68.


Murata Manufacturing Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Murata Manufacturing 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.

Murata Manufacturing Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Murata Manufacturing 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 -2.61 -2.56 -3.16 -2.83 -2.74

Murata Manufacturing 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 -2.83 -2.90 -2.71 -2.92 -2.74

TSE:6981 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Murata Manufacturing 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.


Murata Manufacturing Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Murata Manufacturing 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 Murata Manufacturing 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 * 1.0613+0.528 * 0.9728+0.404 * 0.8625+0.892 * 1.0502+0.115 * 1.053
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0172+4.679 * -0.059799-0.327 * 1.0456
=-2.74

* 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328,159 Mil.
Revenue was 460624 + 467454 + 486624 + 416154 = 円1,830,856 Mil.
Gross Profit was 199107 + 194867 + 208192 + 172660 = 円774,826 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,581,393 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,199,099 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,360,446 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円178,212 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円296,647 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円316,485 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円43,259 Mil.
Net Income was 76572 + 24969 + 82665 + 49714 = 円233,920 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 143432 + 114057 + 127739 + 39994 = 円425,222 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円294,419 Mil.
Revenue was 411863 + 448008 + 461774 + 421707 = 円1,743,352 Mil.
Gross Profit was 168575 + 180667 + 199013 + 169447 = 円717,702 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,497,935 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,028,194 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,247,931 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円173,335 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円277,681 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円276,517 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円49,169 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)
=(328159 / 1830856) / (294419 / 1743352)
=0.179238 / 0.168881
=1.0613

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)
=(717702 / 1743352) / (774826 / 1830856)
=0.411679 / 0.423204
=0.9728

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 - (1581393 + 1360446) / 3199099) / (1 - (1497935 + 1247931) / 3028194)
=0.080416 / 0.093233
=0.8625

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
=1830856 / 1743352
=1.0502

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))
=(173335 / (173335 + 1247931)) / (178212 / (178212 + 1360446))
=0.121958 / 0.115823
=1.053

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)
=(296647 / 1830856) / (277681 / 1743352)
=0.162026 / 0.15928
=1.0172

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)
=((43259 + 316485) / 3199099) / ((49169 + 276517) / 3028194)
=0.112452 / 0.107551
=1.0456

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
=(233920 - 0 - 425222) / 3199099
=-0.059799

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.

Murata Manufacturing Co has a M-score of -2.74 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 -2.74 mean?
Murata Manufacturing Co (TSE:6981) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.74 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Murata Manufacturing Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Murata Manufacturing Co ranks #697 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 29%.
Is Murata Manufacturing Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Murata Manufacturing Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. Based on the distribution chart, Murata Manufacturing Co ranks #697 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Murata Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Murata Manufacturing Co's Beneish M-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Murata Manufacturing Co ranks #697 out of 2403 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Murata Manufacturing 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 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 Murata Manufacturing Co and its competitors. Murata Manufacturing Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Murata Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Murata Manufacturing Co (TSE:6981) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,562.19, compared to a current price of 円11,030.00 — trading 209.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. Murata Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 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 Murata Manufacturing Co (TSE:6981), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.74 as of Jun. 24, 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 Murata Manufacturing Co (TSE:6981) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Murata Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円11,030.00 is trading 209.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,562.19. GuruFocus considers Murata Manufacturing Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6981:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.74
  • GF Value™: 円3,562.19 vs. price of 円11,030.00 (209.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6981 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Murata Manufacturing Co Business Description

Address 1-10-1 Higashikotari, Kyoto Prefecture, Nagaokakyo, JPN, 617-8555
Murata Manufacturing produces passive components for electronic devices. Passive components are necessary for all electronic circuits, used to enable wireless communication, store electricity and handle electric flow, remove electromagnetic noise from circuits, and so on. Thus, passive components are imperative for electronic circuits. For instance, one high-end smartphone contains more than 1,000 passive components. Murata Manufacturing is the world's leading supplier of passive components, such as MLCC and SAW filters.
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