Wavelock Holdings Co (TSE:7940) Beneish M-Score: -2.72 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:7940 Wavelock Holdings Co Ltd TSE:7940
59 GF Score
Price 円1,057.00
GF Value 円695.61
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Wavelock Holdings Co Beneish M-Score?

Wavelock Holdings Co TSE:7940 59 Beneish M-Score is -2.72 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7940 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円695.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,525 Chemicals companies, Wavelock Holdings Co ranks better than 68.79% 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 -2.72 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:7940' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.03   Med: -2.42   Max: -2.13
Current: -2.72

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Wavelock Holdings Co was -2.13. The lowest was -3.03. And the median was -2.42.


Wavelock Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wavelock Holdings 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.

Wavelock Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Wavelock Holdings 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 -2.18 -2.13 -2.27 -3.03 -2.72

Wavelock Holdings Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 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 -2.27 0.00 -3.03 0.00 -2.72

TSE:7940 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Wavelock Holdings 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.


Wavelock Holdings Co Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Wavelock Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Wavelock Holdings 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 Wavelock Holdings 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 * 0.9402+0.528 * 0.9652+0.404 * 1.0428+0.892 * 0.9832+0.115 * 0.9217
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.030692-0.327 * 1.0434
=-2.72

* 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3,751 Mil.
Revenue was 円25,137 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円5,751 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円18,076 Mil.
Total Assets was 円30,036 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円9,399 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円919 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円8,290 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,995 Mil.
Net Income was 円302 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,224 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円4,058 Mil.
Revenue was 円25,567 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円5,646 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円17,768 Mil.
Total Assets was 円29,187 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円9,032 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円808 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円6,701 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,809 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)
=(3751.181 / 25137.073) / (4058.108 / 25566.685)
=0.149229 / 0.158726
=0.9402

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)
=(5645.623 / 25566.685) / (5750.923 / 25137.073)
=0.22082 / 0.228783
=0.9652

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 - (18076.029 + 9399.197) / 30035.909) / (1 - (17768.462 + 9032.356) / 29186.932)
=0.085254 / 0.081753
=1.0428

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
=25137.073 / 25566.685
=0.9832

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))
=(807.686 / (807.686 + 9032.356)) / (918.91 / (918.91 + 9399.197))
=0.082082 / 0.089058
=0.9217

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 / 25137.073) / (0 / 25566.685)
=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)
=((2995.308 + 8289.714) / 30035.909) / ((3809.184 + 6700.863) / 29186.932)
=0.375718 / 0.360094
=1.0434

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
=(302.103 - 0 - 1223.974) / 30035.909
=-0.030692

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.

Wavelock Holdings Co has a M-score of -2.72 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 -2.72 mean?
Wavelock Holdings Co (TSE:7940) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.72 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Wavelock Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wavelock Holdings Co ranks #476 out of 1525 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 31.2%.
Is Wavelock Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Wavelock Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. Based on the distribution chart, Wavelock Holdings Co ranks #476 out of 1525 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wavelock Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wavelock Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Wavelock Holdings Co ranks #476 out of 1525 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Wavelock Holdings 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Wavelock Holdings Co and its competitors. Wavelock Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wavelock Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wavelock Holdings Co (TSE:7940) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円695.61, compared to a current price of 円1,057.00 — trading 52% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. Wavelock Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 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 Wavelock Holdings Co (TSE:7940), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.72 as of Jul. 14, 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 Wavelock Holdings Co (TSE:7940) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wavelock Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,057.00 is trading 52% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円695.61. GuruFocus considers Wavelock Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7940:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.72
  • GF Value™: 円695.61 vs. price of 円1,057.00 (52% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7940 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wavelock Holdings Co Business Description

Address No. 8, No. 1 Akashi-cho, St. Road Tower, 13th Floor, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0044
Wavelock Holdings Co Ltd manufactures and sells household goods related products in Japan. The company offers construction/ civil engineering related materials, wallpapers; smoke-free walls; door screens, insect repellent nets, gardening nets and plastic sheets, tear tapes, metal decorating films, Packaging related materials, Agriculture related materials, Automotive/ weak electric materials and processed products. It also processes and sells and provides consulting services to synthetic resins and various materials.
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