Daitron Co (TSE:7609) Beneish M-Score: -2.42 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSE:7609 Daitron Co Ltd TSE:7609
92 GF Score
Price 円3,335.00
GF Value 円1,948.52
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Daitron Co Beneish M-Score?

Daitron Co TSE:7609 -1.48% 92 Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7609 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,948.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 987 Semiconductors companies, Daitron Co ranks worse than 50.46% 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 -2.42 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:7609' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.92   Med: -2.38   Max: -1.96
Current: -2.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Daitron Co was -1.96. The lowest was -2.92. And the median was -2.38.


Daitron Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daitron 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.

Daitron Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Daitron 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 -2.32 -2.09 -1.98 -2.92 -2.42

Daitron Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:7609 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Daitron 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.


Daitron Co Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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Daitron 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 Daitron 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 * 1.0326+0.528 * 0.9917+0.404 * 1.0591+0.892 * 1.1026+0.115 * 0.959
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.014183-0.327 * 1.0211
=-2.42

* 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19,343 Mil.
Revenue was 円103,142 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円20,979 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円70,877 Mil.
Total Assets was 円79,295 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円4,356 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円471 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円40,312 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円134 Mil.
Net Income was 円4,923 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円6,048 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円16,989 Mil.
Revenue was 円93,543 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円18,868 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円65,205 Mil.
Total Assets was 円73,153 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円4,410 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円455 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円36,353 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円190 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)
=(19342.504 / 103142.476) / (16989.25 / 93542.92)
=0.187532 / 0.18162
=1.0326

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)
=(18868.448 / 93542.92) / (20978.666 / 103142.476)
=0.201709 / 0.203395
=0.9917

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 - (70877.091 + 4355.9) / 79295.253) / (1 - (65204.907 + 4409.949) / 73153.331)
=0.05123 / 0.048371
=1.0591

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
=103142.476 / 93542.92
=1.1026

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))
=(454.973 / (454.973 + 4409.949)) / (470.688 / (470.688 + 4355.9))
=0.093521 / 0.09752
=0.959

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 / 103142.476) / (0 / 93542.92)
=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)
=((133.843 + 40312.094) / 79295.253) / ((190.403 + 36353.299) / 73153.331)
=0.510068 / 0.499549
=1.0211

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
=(4923.468 - 0 - 6048.15) / 79295.253
=-0.014183

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.

Daitron Co has a M-score of -2.42 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 -2.42 mean?
Daitron Co (TSE:7609) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.42 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Daitron Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Daitron Co ranks #498 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 50.5%.
Is Daitron Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Daitron Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Based on the distribution chart, Daitron Co ranks #498 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daitron Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daitron Co's Beneish M-Score compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Daitron Co ranks #498 out of 987 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Daitron 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 a Semiconductors company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Semiconductors 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 Daitron Co and its competitors. Daitron Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daitron Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daitron Co (TSE:7609) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,948.52, compared to a current price of 円3,335.00 — trading 71.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Daitron Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Daitron Co (TSE:7609), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Jul. 15, 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 Daitron Co (TSE:7609) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daitron Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,335.00 is trading 71.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,948.52. GuruFocus considers Daitron Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7609:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.42
  • GF Value™: 円1,948.52 vs. price of 円3,335.00 (71.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7609 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Daitron Co Business Description

Address 4-6-11 Miyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, JPN, 532-0003
Daitron Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture, sale and import and export of electronic devices and parts (electronic parts and assembly products, semiconductors, embedded systems, power supplies, image-related equipment and parts, information systems, other electronic devices and parts), manufacturing equipment (optical device manufacturing equipment, LSI manufacturing equipment, flat panel display manufacturing equipment, electronic material manufacturing equipment, energy device manufacturing equipment) and other electronic products. The group's reportable segments are Domestic sales business, which derives maximum revenue, Domestic manufacturing business, and Overseas business.
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