Tamron Co (TSE:7740) Beneish M-Score: -2.44 (As of Aug. 28, 2026)

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TSE:7740 Tamron Co Ltd TSE:7740
91 GF Score
Price 円1,375.00
GF Value 円878.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Tamron Co Beneish M-Score?

Tamron Co TSE:7740 +1.25% 91 Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Aug. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7740 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of 円878.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 821 Travel & Leisure companies, Tamron Co ranks worse than 65.41% 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 -2.44 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:7740' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.07   Med: -2.67   Max: -2.12
Current: -2.44

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tamron Co was -2.12. The lowest was -3.07. And the median was -2.67.


Tamron Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tamron 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.

Tamron Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Tamron 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 -2.57 -2.53 -2.12 -2.40 -2.44

Tamron Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.00 0.00 -2.44 0.00 0.00

TSE:7740 vs AS, HAS, LTH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Tamron 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.


Tamron Co Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Tamron Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tamron 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 Tamron 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 * 1.0567+0.528 * 1.0121+0.404 * 1.3497+0.892 * 0.9615+0.115 * 0.9387
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0132+4.679 * -0.031449-0.327 * 0.8938
=-2.44

* 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14,405 Mil.
Revenue was 円85,071 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円37,417 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円70,693 Mil.
Total Assets was 円106,046 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円20,335 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円3,523 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円906 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円15,499 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円247 Mil.
Net Income was 円11,761 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円15,096 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円14,178 Mil.
Revenue was 円88,475 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円39,386 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円72,310 Mil.
Total Assets was 円102,184 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円19,152 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円3,082 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円930 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円16,607 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円369 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)
=(14405 / 85071) / (14178 / 88475)
=0.169329 / 0.160249
=1.0567

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)
=(39386 / 88475) / (37417 / 85071)
=0.445165 / 0.439833
=1.0121

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 - (70693 + 20335) / 106046) / (1 - (72310 + 19152) / 102184)
=0.141618 / 0.104928
=1.3497

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
=85071 / 88475
=0.9615

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))
=(3082 / (3082 + 19152)) / (3523 / (3523 + 20335))
=0.138617 / 0.147665
=0.9387

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)
=(906 / 85071) / (930 / 88475)
=0.01065 / 0.010511
=1.0132

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)
=((247 + 15499) / 106046) / ((369 + 16607) / 102184)
=0.148483 / 0.166132
=0.8938

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
=(11761 - 0 - 15096) / 106046
=-0.031449

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.

Tamron Co has a M-score of -2.44 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 -2.44 mean?
Tamron Co (TSE:7740) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.44 as of Aug. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tamron Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tamron Co ranks #537 out of 821 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.
Is Tamron Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Tamron Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Based on the distribution chart, Tamron Co ranks #537 out of 821 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tamron Co has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tamron Co's Beneish M-Score compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Tamron Co ranks #537 out of 821 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Tamron 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Tamron Co and its competitors. Tamron Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tamron Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tamron Co (TSE:7740) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円878.26, compared to a current price of 円1,375.00 — trading 56.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Tamron Co's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Tamron Co (TSE:7740), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Aug. 28, 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 Tamron Co (TSE:7740) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tamron Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,375.00 is trading 56.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円878.26. GuruFocus considers Tamron Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7740:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.44
  • GF Value™: 円878.26 vs. price of 円1,375.00 (56.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7740 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tamron Co Business Description

Other Exchanges TMRNF:USA
Address 1385 Hasunuma, Minuma-ku, Saitama, JPN, 337-8556
Tamron Co Ltd is a Japanese manufacturer of optical and photographic lenses. The company organizes itself into three segments: Photography-related business, Surveillance & FA-related business, and Mobility & Healthcare, Other Businesses. The company designs, manufactures, and sells interchangeable lenses for mirrorless and SLR cameras; lenses for surveillance cameras, factory automation (FA) and machine vision systems, and video conferencing equipment; as well as lenses for in-vehicle cameras, video and digital cameras, medical applications, and a variety of optical device components. The company's key geographical segment is Asia (ex. Japan), followed by sales made in Japan, in Europe, and in North America.
91GF Score

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