Akebono Brake Industry Co (TSE:7238) Beneish M-Score: -2.58 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)


TSE:7238 Akebono Brake Industry Co Ltd TSE:7238
45 GF Score
Price 円110.00
GF Value 円61.80
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Akebono Brake Industry Co Beneish M-Score?

Akebono Brake Industry Co TSE:7238 +2.80% 45 Beneish M-Score is -2.58 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7238 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of 円61.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,275 Vehicles & Parts companies, Akebono Brake Industry Co ranks better than 53.02% 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 -2.58 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:7238' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.2   Med: -2.69   Max: -1.61
Current: -2.58

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Akebono Brake Industry Co was -1.61. The lowest was -3.20. And the median was -2.69.


Akebono Brake Industry Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Akebono Brake 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.

Akebono Brake Industry Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Akebono Brake 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 -2.62 -2.28 -2.45 -2.76 -2.58

Akebono Brake Industry 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 -2.76 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.58

TSE:7238 vs ORLY, AZO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Akebono Brake 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.


Akebono Brake Industry Co Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Akebono Brake Industry Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Akebono Brake 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 Akebono Brake 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 * 1.0861+0.528 * 0.8796+0.404 * 1.0072+0.892 * 0.9903+0.115 * 1.0317
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.023012-0.327 * 1.0033
=-2.58

* 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31,157 Mil.
Revenue was 円160,109 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円18,253 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円67,172 Mil.
Total Assets was 円128,847 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円48,309 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円6,177 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円32,251 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円31,719 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,843 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円4,808 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円28,967 Mil.
Revenue was 円161,672 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円16,212 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円64,951 Mil.
Total Assets was 円128,326 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円50,158 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円6,644 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円31,337 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円32,166 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)
=(31157 / 160109) / (28967 / 161672)
=0.194599 / 0.179171
=1.0861

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)
=(16212 / 161672) / (18253 / 160109)
=0.100277 / 0.114004
=0.8796

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 - (67172 + 48309) / 128847) / (1 - (64951 + 50158) / 128326)
=0.103735 / 0.102995
=1.0072

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
=160109 / 161672
=0.9903

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))
=(6644 / (6644 + 50158)) / (6177 / (6177 + 48309))
=0.116968 / 0.113369
=1.0317

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 / 160109) / (0 / 161672)
=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)
=((31719 + 32251) / 128847) / ((32166 + 31337) / 128326)
=0.49648 / 0.494857
=1.0033

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
=(1843 - 0 - 4808) / 128847
=-0.023012

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.

Akebono Brake Industry Co has a M-score of -2.58 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 -2.58 mean?
Akebono Brake Industry Co (TSE:7238) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.58 as of Jul. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Akebono Brake Industry Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Akebono Brake Industry Co ranks #599 out of 1275 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 47%.
Is Akebono Brake Industry Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Akebono Brake Industry Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. Based on the distribution chart, Akebono Brake Industry Co ranks #599 out of 1275 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Akebono Brake Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Akebono Brake Industry Co's Beneish M-Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Akebono Brake Industry Co ranks #599 out of 1275 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Akebono Brake Industry 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Akebono Brake Industry Co and its competitors. Akebono Brake Industry Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Akebono Brake Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akebono Brake Industry Co (TSE:7238) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円61.80, compared to a current price of 円110.00 — trading 78% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. Akebono Brake Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 2 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 Akebono Brake Industry Co (TSE:7238), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.58 as of Jul. 13, 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 Akebono Brake Industry Co (TSE:7238) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akebono Brake Industry Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円110.00 is trading 78% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円61.80. GuruFocus considers Akebono Brake Industry Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7238:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.58
  • GF Value™: 円61.80 vs. price of 円110.00 (78% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7238 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Akebono Brake Industry Co Business Description

Address 19-5 Nihonbashi Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8534
Akebono Brake Industry Co Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of brakes and its components. Its brakes are widely used in various applications, such as passenger and commercial vehicles, motorcycles, rail vehicles and industrial machinery. The firm's product portfolio consists of automobile brakes, motorcycle brakes, rolling stock brakes, industrial machinery brakes, sensors, and concept brake systems.
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