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 -2.32 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tachibana Eletech Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8159'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.84 Med: -2.33 Max: -2
Current: -2.32
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tachibana Eletech Co was -2.00. The lowest was -2.84. And the median was -2.33.
Tachibana Eletech Co Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Tachibana Eletech Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tachibana Eletech 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Tachibana Eletech 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.
Tachibana Eletech Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Tachibana Eletech Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tachibana Eletech Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Tachibana Eletech 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 * 0.9952
+
0.528 * 1.031
+
0.404 * 1.3016
+
0.892 * 1.0336
+
0.115 * 0.8125
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9593
+
4.679 * -0.002515
-
0.327 * 0.9287
=
-2.32
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(541 / (541 + 5164))
/
(706 / (706 + 5343))
=
0.094829
/
0.116714
=
0.8125
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
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
=
(7422 - 0
-
7873)
/
179303
=
-0.002515
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.
Tachibana Eletech Co has a M-score of -2.32 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Tachibana Eletech Co (TSE:8159) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.32 as of Jul. 12, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tachibana Eletech Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tachibana Eletech Co ranks #1493 out of 2408 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is Tachibana Eletech Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Tachibana Eletech Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. Based on the distribution chart, Tachibana Eletech Co ranks #1493 out of 2408 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tachibana Eletech Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tachibana Eletech Co's Beneish M-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Tachibana Eletech Co ranks #1493 out of 2408 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Tachibana Eletech 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 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 Tachibana Eletech Co and its competitors. Tachibana Eletech Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tachibana Eletech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tachibana Eletech Co (TSE:8159) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,068.30, compared to a current price of 円3,365.00 — trading 9.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. Tachibana Eletech Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Tachibana Eletech Co (TSE:8159), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.32 as of Jul. 12, 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 Tachibana Eletech Co (TSE:8159) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tachibana Eletech Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,365.00 is trading 9.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,068.30.
GuruFocus considers Tachibana Eletech Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8159:
Beneish M-Score: -2.32
GF Value™: 円3,068.30 vs. price of 円3,365.00 (9.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8159 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tachibana Eletech Co Ltd is a Japan based technology driven company engaged in the sale of factory automation systems. It operates in the segments of Factory automation systems business, Semiconductors and electronic devices business, and Building services systems business. The company derives a majority of the revenue from the Factory automation systems business, which involves products and services like programmable controllers, inverters, AC servos, various types of motors, power distribution control equipment and control devices, industrial robots, and other products. It has a business presence in Japan and various other countries.
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