Muto Seiko Co (TSE:7927) Beneish M-Score: -2.49 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


TSE:7927 Muto Seiko Co TSE:7927
83 GF Score
Price 円2,244.00
GF Value 円1,942.74
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Muto Seiko Co Beneish M-Score?

Muto Seiko Co TSE:7927 +1.13% 83 Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7927 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,942.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,405 Hardware companies, Muto Seiko Co ranks better than 52.22% 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 -2.49 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:7927' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.25   Med: -2.72   Max: -2.49
Current: -2.49

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Muto Seiko Co was -2.49. The lowest was -3.25. And the median was -2.72.


Muto Seiko Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Muto Seiko 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.

Muto Seiko Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Muto Seiko 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 -2.54 -2.55 -2.77 -2.57 -2.49

Muto Seiko Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.77 0.00 -2.57 0.00 -2.49

TSE:7927 vs APH, GLW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Muto Seiko 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.


Muto Seiko Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Muto Seiko 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 Muto Seiko 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 * 0.9073+0.528 * 1.0111+0.404 * 1.4571+0.892 * 1.0767+0.115 * 1.0125
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9302+4.679 * -0.0526-0.327 * 0.8612
=-2.49

* 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4,726 Mil.
Revenue was 円29,688 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円5,911 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円20,775 Mil.
Total Assets was 円32,563 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円10,529 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,307 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,021 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円7,532 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,859 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,990 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円3,703 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円4,837 Mil.
Revenue was 円27,574 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円5,551 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円19,910 Mil.
Total Assets was 円31,027 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円10,293 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,296 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,020 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円8,073 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,317 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)
=(4725.655 / 29688.405) / (4837.343 / 27574.022)
=0.159175 / 0.175431
=0.9073

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)
=(5550.535 / 27574.022) / (5910.628 / 29688.405)
=0.201296 / 0.199089
=1.0111

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 - (20775.055 + 10528.554) / 32563.331) / (1 - (19910.168 + 10293.155) / 31027.049)
=0.038685 / 0.026549
=1.4571

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
=29688.405 / 27574.022
=1.0767

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))
=(1295.678 / (1295.678 + 10293.155)) / (1306.982 / (1306.982 + 10528.554))
=0.111804 / 0.110429
=1.0125

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)
=(1021.422 / 29688.405) / (1019.84 / 27574.022)
=0.034405 / 0.036986
=0.9302

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)
=((1859.312 + 7531.57) / 32563.331) / ((2316.694 + 8073.214) / 31027.049)
=0.288388 / 0.334866
=0.8612

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
=(1990.482 - 0 - 3703.316) / 32563.331
=-0.0526

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.

Muto Seiko Co has a M-score of -2.49 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 -2.49 mean?
Muto Seiko Co (TSE:7927) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.49 as of Jul. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Muto Seiko Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Muto Seiko Co ranks #1149 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is Muto Seiko Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Muto Seiko Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Based on the distribution chart, Muto Seiko Co ranks #1149 out of 2405 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Muto Seiko Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Muto Seiko Co's Beneish M-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Muto Seiko Co ranks #1149 out of 2405 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Muto Seiko 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Muto Seiko Co and its competitors. Muto Seiko Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Muto Seiko Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muto Seiko Co (TSE:7927) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,942.74, compared to a current price of 円2,244.00 — trading 15.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Muto Seiko Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Muto Seiko Co (TSE:7927), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jul. 11, 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 Muto Seiko Co (TSE:7927) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muto Seiko Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,244.00 is trading 15.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,942.74. GuruFocus considers Muto Seiko Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7927:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.49
  • GF Value™: 円1,942.74 vs. price of 円2,244.00 (15.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7927 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Muto Seiko Co Business Description

Address 1-60-1 Unumakawasaki-cho, Gifu Prefecture, Kakamigahara, JPN, 509-0147
Muto Seiko Co manufactures and sells plastic parts for digital home appliances such as digital cameras and video cameras, center panel units including car navigation systems, air conditioners, and audio equipment, and automobile-related parts such as ETC, and molds for injection molding and pressing.
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