Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co (TSE:7952) Beneish M-Score: -2.13 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


TSE:7952 Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co Ltd TSE:7952
64 GF Score
Price 円3,210.00
GF Value 円2,733.98
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co Beneish M-Score?

Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co TSE:7952 -0.16% 64 Beneish M-Score is -2.13 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7952 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,733.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 818 Travel & Leisure companies, Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co ranks worse than 78.73% 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 -2.13 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:7952' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.67   Med: -2.42   Max: -2.13
Current: -2.13

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co was -2.13. The lowest was -2.67. And the median was -2.42.


Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing 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.

Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing 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 -2.38 -2.13 -2.31 -2.17 -2.13

Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing 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 -2.31 0.00 -2.17 0.00 -2.13

TSE:7952 vs AS, HAS, LTH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing 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.


Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing 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 Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing 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 * 1.2441+0.528 * 0.9646+0.404 * 1.1641+0.892 * 0.9881+0.115 * 1.0485
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.959+4.679 * 0.024113-0.327 * 1.1011
=-2.13

* 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13,036 Mil.
Revenue was 円72,049 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円18,742 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円48,324 Mil.
Total Assets was 円78,879 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円17,568 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,035 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円2,838 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円20,215 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,684 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,141 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-761 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円10,605 Mil.
Revenue was 円72,918 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円18,296 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円48,518 Mil.
Total Assets was 円73,991 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円15,008 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,833 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円2,995 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円17,475 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,884 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)
=(13036 / 72049) / (10605 / 72918)
=0.180932 / 0.145437
=1.2441

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)
=(18296 / 72918) / (18742 / 72049)
=0.250912 / 0.260129
=0.9646

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 - (48324 + 17568) / 78879) / (1 - (48518 + 15008) / 73991)
=0.164645 / 0.141436
=1.1641

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
=72049 / 72918
=0.9881

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))
=(1833 / (1833 + 15008)) / (2035 / (2035 + 17568))
=0.108842 / 0.103811
=1.0485

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)
=(2838 / 72049) / (2995 / 72918)
=0.03939 / 0.041074
=0.959

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)
=((3684 + 20215) / 78879) / ((2884 + 17475) / 73991)
=0.302983 / 0.275155
=1.1011

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
=(1141 - 0 - -761) / 78879
=0.024113

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.

Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co has a M-score of -2.13 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 -2.13 mean?
Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co (TSE:7952) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.13 as of Jul. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co ranks #644 out of 818 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 78.7%.
Is Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.13. Based on the distribution chart, Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co ranks #644 out of 818 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's Beneish M-Score compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co ranks #644 out of 818 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing 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 Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co and its competitors. Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co (TSE:7952) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,733.98, compared to a current price of 円3,210.00 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.13. Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 11 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 Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co (TSE:7952), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.13 as of Jul. 09, 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 Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co (TSE:7952) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,210.00 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,733.98. GuruFocus considers Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7952:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.13
  • GF Value™: 円2,733.98 vs. price of 円3,210.00 (17.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7952 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co Business Description

Address 200 Terajima-cho Naka-ku, Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, JPN, 430-8665
Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co Ltd is a Japan-based musical instrument manufacturer. The company is mainly engaged in manufacturing and sales of musical instruments, precision metals, wood products, and electronic devices. Products offered by the company include grand pianos, upright pianos, digital pianos, hybrid pianos, and anytime pianos. It sells its products under the brand name Philosophy, Legacy, Artists, Competitions, and Institutions. Kawai has world-wide sales networks, it distributes its products in Europe, America, Asia and Oceania, Africa and the Middle East. The company is also engaged in the development and sales of software and operations of music schools, and gymnastics schools.
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