Lec (TSE:7874) Beneish M-Score: -2.83 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:7874 Lec Inc TSE:7874
71 GF Score
Price 円925.00
GF Value 円1,288.89
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lec Beneish M-Score?

Lec TSE:7874 +1.54% 71 Beneish M-Score is -2.83 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7874 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,288.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lec ranks better than 75.01% 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 -2.83 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:7874' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.05   Med: -2.6   Max: -2.38
Current: -2.83

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Lec was -2.38. The lowest was -3.05. And the median was -2.60.


Lec Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lec'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.

Lec Beneish M-Score Chart

Lec 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 -2.47 -2.42 -2.62 -2.38 -2.83

Lec 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 -2.38 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.83

TSE:7874 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Lec'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.


Lec Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lec's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lec 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 Lec 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 * 0.9335+0.528 * 0.8676+0.404 * 1.0868+0.892 * 1.03+0.115 * 1.0908
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.064517-0.327 * 0.9769
=-2.83

* 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10,484 Mil.
Revenue was 円68,294 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円20,688 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円59,136 Mil.
Total Assets was 円93,805 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円19,998 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円3,057 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円14,397 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円39,200 Mil.
Net Income was 円2,978 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円9,030 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円10,904 Mil.
Revenue was 円66,304 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円17,426 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円55,449 Mil.
Total Assets was 円88,928 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円20,681 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円3,497 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円9,761 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円42,249 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)
=(10484 / 68294) / (10904 / 66304)
=0.153513 / 0.164455
=0.9335

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)
=(17426 / 66304) / (20688 / 68294)
=0.26282 / 0.302926
=0.8676

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 - (59136 + 19998) / 93805) / (1 - (55449 + 20681) / 88928)
=0.156399 / 0.143914
=1.0868

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
=68294 / 66304
=1.03

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))
=(3497 / (3497 + 20681)) / (3057 / (3057 + 19998))
=0.144636 / 0.132596
=1.0908

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 / 68294) / (0 / 66304)
=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)
=((39200 + 14397) / 93805) / ((42249 + 9761) / 88928)
=0.571366 / 0.584855
=0.9769

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
=(2978 - 0 - 9030) / 93805
=-0.064517

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.

Lec has a M-score of -2.83 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 -2.83 mean?
Lec (TSE:7874) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.83 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Lec and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lec ranks #462 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is Lec's Beneish M-Score too high?
Lec's current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. Based on the distribution chart, Lec ranks #462 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lec has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lec's Beneish M-Score compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lec ranks #462 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Lec in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Lec and its competitors. Lec's current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lec (TSE:7874) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,288.89, compared to a current price of 円925.00 — trading 28.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. Lec's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 Lec (TSE:7874), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.83 as of Jun. 27, 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 Lec (TSE:7874) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lec stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円925.00 is trading 28.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,288.89. GuruFocus considers Lec to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7874:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.83
  • GF Value™: 円1,288.89 vs. price of 円925.00 (28.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7874 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lec Business Description

Address 3-15-1 Nihonbashi-hamacho, Chuo-Ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0007
Lec Inc engages in the manufacture, sale, and import-export of household utensils, gift articles, and corporate sales palpate articles. It offers its products in various groups namely hook group, kitchen, bath supplies, toilet supplies, cleaning supplies and laundry article. Its products include sticker hooks, paper towel holders, electric toothbrush holders, cleaning tools, and extendable folding laundry clothes hangers.
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