Matsuya R&D Co (TSE:7317) Beneish M-Score: -1.93 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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TSE:7317 Matsuya R&D Co Ltd TSE:7317
78 GF Score
Price 円1,103.00
GF Value 円814.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Matsuya R&D Co Beneish M-Score?

Matsuya R&D Co TSE:7317 78 Beneish M-Score is -1.93 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7317 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円814.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,909 Industrial Products companies, Matsuya R&D Co ranks worse than 80.68% 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 -1.93 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Matsuya R&D Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:7317' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.9   Med: -2.43   Max: 0.85
Current: -1.93

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Matsuya R&D Co was 0.85. The lowest was -2.90. And the median was -2.43.


Matsuya R&D Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Matsuya R&D 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.

Matsuya R&D Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Matsuya R&D Co Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.61 -2.85 0.85 -2.90 -1.93

Matsuya R&D Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.85 0.00 -2.90 0.00 -1.93

TSE:7317 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Matsuya R&D 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.


Matsuya R&D Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Matsuya R&D Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Matsuya R&D Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Matsuya R&D 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 Matsuya R&D 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 * 1.4877+0.528 * 0.9224+0.404 * 0.9257+0.892 * 1.0213+0.115 * 1.2721
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.022201-0.327 * 0.9365
=-1.93

* 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1,986 Mil.
Revenue was 円9,771 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,220 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円8,513 Mil.
Total Assets was 円12,508 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円2,486 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円185 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,591 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,364 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,550 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,272 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,307 Mil.
Revenue was 円9,567 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,908 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円7,501 Mil.
Total Assets was 円10,908 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,986 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円192 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,114 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,569 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)
=(1986.105 / 9771.382) / (1307.162 / 9567.398)
=0.203257 / 0.136627
=1.4877

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)
=(2907.984 / 9567.398) / (3219.923 / 9771.382)
=0.303947 / 0.329526
=0.9224

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 - (8513.202 + 2486.4) / 12507.511) / (1 - (7501.356 + 1985.717) / 10907.639)
=0.12056 / 0.130236
=0.9257

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
=9771.382 / 9567.398
=1.0213

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))
=(192.273 / (192.273 + 1985.717)) / (185.417 / (185.417 + 2486.4))
=0.08828 / 0.069397
=1.2721

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 / 9771.382) / (0 / 9567.398)
=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)
=((1363.888 + 2591.273) / 12507.511) / ((1568.905 + 2114.146) / 10907.639)
=0.316223 / 0.337658
=0.9365

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
=(1549.955 - 0 - 1272.272) / 12507.511
=0.022201

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.

Matsuya R&D Co has a M-score of -1.93 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 -1.93 mean?
Matsuya R&D Co (TSE:7317) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.93 as of Jul. 18, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Matsuya R&D Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Matsuya R&D Co ranks #2347 out of 2909 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 80.7%.
Is Matsuya R&D Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Matsuya R&D Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.93. Based on the distribution chart, Matsuya R&D Co ranks #2347 out of 2909 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Matsuya R&D Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Matsuya R&D Co's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Matsuya R&D Co ranks #2347 out of 2909 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Matsuya R&D Co in the lower 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Matsuya R&D Co and its competitors. Matsuya R&D Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Matsuya R&D Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matsuya R&D Co (TSE:7317) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円814.20, compared to a current price of 円1,103.00 — trading 35.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.93. Matsuya R&D Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 Matsuya R&D Co (TSE:7317), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.93 as of Jul. 18, 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 Matsuya R&D Co (TSE:7317) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matsuya R&D Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,103.00 is trading 35.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円814.20. GuruFocus considers Matsuya R&D Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7317:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.93
  • GF Value™: 円814.20 vs. price of 円1,103.00 (35.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7317 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Matsuya R&D Co Business Description

Address 20-1-2 Hokake, Fukui Prefecture, Ono, JPN, 912-0071
Matsuya R&D Co Ltd is engaged in development, manufacture and sales of automotive safety device suturing systems; development, manufacture and sales of laser cutting machines, manufacture of sphygmomanometer arm bands, production of car seat covers. The company's product portfolio includes Sewing machine, Laser cutting machine, and Other products.
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Price
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