ULVAC (ULVAF) Beneish M-Score: -2.92 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


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What is ULVAC Beneish M-Score?

ULVAC ULVAF 80 Beneish M-Score is -2.92 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates ULVAF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,918 Industrial Products companies, ULVAC ranks better than 84.78% 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 -2.92 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ULVAF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.92   Med: -2.59   Max: -1.5
Current: -2.92

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of ULVAC was -1.50. The lowest was -2.92. And the median was -2.59.


ULVAC Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ULVAC'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.

ULVAC Beneish M-Score Chart

ULVAC Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.76 -2.48 -2.26 -2.26 -2.92

ULVAC 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 0.00 -2.92 0.00 0.00 0.00

ULVAF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, ULVAC'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.


ULVAC Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ULVAC's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ULVAC 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 ULVAC 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 * 0.8531+0.528 * 0.9716+0.404 * 0.9606+0.892 * 1.051+0.115 * 0.8382
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0896+4.679 * -0.048323-0.327 * 0.9244
=-2.84

* 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $586 Mil.
Revenue was $1,738 Mil.
Gross Profit was $553 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,869 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,596 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $532 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $75 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $369 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $697 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $248 Mil.
Net Income was $115 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $241 Mil.
Total Receivables was $654 Mil.
Revenue was $1,654 Mil.
Gross Profit was $511 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,766 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,463 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $505 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $58 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $322 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $737 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $233 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)
=(586.489 / 1738.496) / (654.13 / 1654.092)
=0.337354 / 0.395462
=0.8531

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)
=(510.959 / 1654.092) / (552.741 / 1738.496)
=0.308906 / 0.317942
=0.9716

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 - (1869.258 + 532.379) / 2595.881) / (1 - (1766.413 + 505.163) / 2463.468)
=0.074828 / 0.077895
=0.9606

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
=1738.496 / 1654.092
=1.051

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))
=(58.159 / (58.159 + 505.163)) / (74.784 / (74.784 + 532.379))
=0.103243 / 0.12317
=0.8382

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)
=(369.17 / 1738.496) / (322.374 / 1654.092)
=0.21235 / 0.194895
=1.0896

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)
=((248.319 + 696.654) / 2595.881) / ((232.903 + 737.223) / 2463.468)
=0.364028 / 0.393805
=0.9244

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
=(115.494 - 0 - 240.934) / 2595.881
=-0.048323

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.

ULVAC has a M-score of -2.84 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 -2.92 mean?
ULVAC (ULVAF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.92 as of Jun. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on ULVAC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ULVAC ranks #444 out of 2918 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.
Is ULVAC's Beneish M-Score too high?
ULVAC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. Based on the distribution chart, ULVAC ranks #444 out of 2918 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ULVAC has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ULVAC's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ULVAC ranks #444 out of 2918 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places ULVAC in the top 15% 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 ULVAC and its competitors. ULVAC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ULVAC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ULVAC (ULVAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.47, compared to a current price of $51.96 — trading 46.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. ULVAC's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 ULVAC (ULVAF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.92 as of Jun. 29, 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 ULVAC (ULVAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ULVAC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $51.96 is trading 46.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $35.47. GuruFocus considers ULVAC to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ULVAF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.92
  • GF Value™: $35.47 vs. price of $51.96 (46.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 8 warning signs

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


ULVAC Business Description

Other Exchanges 6728:Japan
Address 2500 Hagisono, Kanagawa Prefecture, Chigasaki, JPN, 253-8543
ULVAC Inc is engaged in the vacuum equipment and vacuum application businesses. It operates through two reportable segments: the Vacuum Equipment Business and the Vacuum Application Business. The Vacuum Equipment segment develops, manufactures, sells, and services sputtering equipment for LCD and semiconductor manufacturing, organic EL equipment, vacuum deposition systems, and vacuum pumps. The Vacuum Application segment handles products that use vacuum technology, such as sputtering target materials and analytical equipment, and provides related development, manufacturing, and maintenance services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Vacuum equipment business segment.
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