Daido Metal Co (TSE:7245) Beneish M-Score: -2.59 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSE:7245 Daido Metal Co Ltd TSE:7245
60 GF Score
Price 円1,691.00
GF Value 円652.69
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Daido Metal Co Beneish M-Score?

Daido Metal Co TSE:7245 -3.21% 60 Beneish M-Score is -2.59 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7245 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円652.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Vehicles & Parts companies, Daido Metal Co ranks better than 54.08% 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 -2.59 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:7245' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.92   Med: -2.68   Max: -2
Current: -2.59

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Daido Metal Co was -2.00. The lowest was -2.92. And the median was -2.68.


Daido Metal Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daido Metal 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.

Daido Metal Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Daido Metal 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 -2.83 -2.50 -2.74 -2.68 -2.59

Daido Metal 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 -2.68 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.59

TSE:7245 vs ORLY, AZO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Daido Metal 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.


Daido Metal Co Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

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


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Daido Metal 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 Daido Metal 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 * 1.0057+0.528 * 0.9836+0.404 * 1.0458+0.892 * 1.0419+0.115 * 1.028
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8343+4.679 * -0.04453-0.327 * 0.9635
=-2.59

* 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31,213 Mil.
Revenue was 円142,009 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円35,761 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円112,422 Mil.
Total Assets was 円209,434 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円65,405 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円10,764 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円4,712 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円74,335 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円29,978 Mil.
Net Income was 円4,396 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円13,722 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円29,788 Mil.
Revenue was 円136,303 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円33,762 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円107,585 Mil.
Total Assets was 円196,656 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円60,692 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円10,316 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円5,421 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円70,092 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円31,570 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)
=(31213 / 142009) / (29788 / 136303)
=0.219796 / 0.218543
=1.0057

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)
=(33762 / 136303) / (35761 / 142009)
=0.247698 / 0.251822
=0.9836

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 - (112422 + 65405) / 209434) / (1 - (107585 + 60692) / 196656)
=0.150916 / 0.144308
=1.0458

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
=142009 / 136303
=1.0419

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))
=(10316 / (10316 + 60692)) / (10764 / (10764 + 65405))
=0.145279 / 0.141317
=1.028

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)
=(4712 / 142009) / (5421 / 136303)
=0.033181 / 0.039772
=0.8343

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)
=((29978 + 74335) / 209434) / ((31570 + 70092) / 196656)
=0.498071 / 0.516953
=0.9635

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
=(4396 - 0 - 13722) / 209434
=-0.04453

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.

Daido Metal Co has a M-score of -2.59 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 -2.59 mean?
Daido Metal Co (TSE:7245) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.59 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Daido Metal Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Daido Metal Co ranks #585 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 45.9%.
Is Daido Metal Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Daido Metal Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. Based on the distribution chart, Daido Metal Co ranks #585 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Daido Metal Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daido Metal Co's Beneish M-Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Daido Metal Co ranks #585 out of 1274 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Daido Metal 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 Daido Metal Co and its competitors. Daido Metal Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daido Metal Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Metal Co (TSE:7245) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円652.69, compared to a current price of 円1,691.00 — trading 159.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. Daido Metal Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 9 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 Daido Metal Co (TSE:7245), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.59 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 Daido Metal Co (TSE:7245) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Metal Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,691.00 is trading 159.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円652.69. GuruFocus considers Daido Metal Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7245:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.59
  • GF Value™: 円652.69 vs. price of 円1,691.00 (159.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7245 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Daido Metal Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 69L:Germany
Address 17th Floor, Tennozu Central Tower 2-2-24, Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-Ku, Tokyo, JPN, 140-0002
Daido Metal Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of bearings including automobile engine bearings and large ship engine bearings. The company has a production and sales network in the five-hub system of Japan, North America, Europe, Asia, and China. It manufactures bearings for trucks, construction and agricultural machinery, and bearings for automobile parts such as turbochargers and shock absorbers. Its products portfolio includes metal-polymer bearings, metallic bearings, engine bearing, turbomachinery bearing systems, modular products, pump, centralized lubrication, capacitors and semi-dry processing which are used in including automotive, marine, construction machinery, agricultural machines, industrial, energy, infrastructure and transportation, leisure, and household appliances.
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