CJPRF (Central Japan Railway Co) Beneish M-Score: -2.41 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


CJPRF Central Japan Railway Co CJPRF
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Price $24.05
GF Value $30.91
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Central Japan Railway Co Beneish M-Score?

Central Japan Railway Co CJPRF 85 Beneish M-Score is -2.41 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates CJPRF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, Central Japan Railway Co ranks worse than 64.39% 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 -2.41 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

CJPRF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.95   Med: -2.53   Max: -2.15
Current: -2.41

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Central Japan Railway Co was -2.15. The lowest was -11.95. And the median was -2.53.


Central Japan Railway Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Japan Railway 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.

Central Japan Railway Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Central Japan Railway 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 -3.17 -2.55 -2.40 -2.15 -2.41

Central Japan Railway Co 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 -2.15 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.41

CJPRF vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Central Japan Railway 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.


Central Japan Railway Co Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Central Japan Railway Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Central Japan Railway Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Central Japan Railway 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 Central Japan Railway 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 * 1.0236+0.528 * 0.9445+0.404 * 1.157+0.892 * 1.0288+0.115 * 1.0603
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.017958-0.327 * 0.966
=-2.46

* 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 $1,489 Mil.
Revenue was $12,643 Mil.
Gross Profit was $6,598 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $10,555 Mil.
Total Assets was $68,540 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $40,151 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1,298 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $5,874 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $26,060 Mil.
Net Income was $3,484 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $4,715 Mil.
Total Receivables was $1,414 Mil.
Revenue was $12,290 Mil.
Gross Profit was $6,058 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $13,035 Mil.
Total Assets was $69,257 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $40,647 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1,396 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $5,249 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $28,155 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)
=(1488.795 / 12642.954) / (1413.762 / 12289.524)
=0.117757 / 0.115038
=1.0236

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)
=(6057.712 / 12289.524) / (6597.896 / 12642.954)
=0.492917 / 0.521863
=0.9445

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 - (10554.566 + 40150.987) / 68540.263) / (1 - (13034.673 + 40647.24) / 69257.421)
=0.260208 / 0.224893
=1.157

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
=12642.954 / 12289.524
=1.0288

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))
=(1395.715 / (1395.715 + 40647.24)) / (1297.779 / (1297.779 + 40150.987))
=0.033197 / 0.03131
=1.0603

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 / 12642.954) / (0 / 12289.524)
=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)
=((26060.037 + 5873.747) / 68540.263) / ((28155.23 + 5248.595) / 69257.421)
=0.465913 / 0.482314
=0.966

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
=(3484.129 - 0 - 4714.975) / 68540.263
=-0.017958

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.

Central Japan Railway Co has a M-score of -2.46 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 -2.41 mean?
Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.41 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Central Japan Railway Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #622 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 64.4%.
Is Central Japan Railway Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Central Japan Railway Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.41. Based on the distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #622 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Japan Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Japan Railway Co's Beneish M-Score compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #622 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Central Japan Railway 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 Central Japan Railway Co and its competitors. Central Japan Railway Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Japan Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.91, compared to a current price of $24.05 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.41. Central Japan Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 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 Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.41 as of Jun. 25, 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 Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Japan Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $24.05 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.91. GuruFocus considers Central Japan Railway Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CJPRF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.41
  • GF Value™: $30.91 vs. price of $24.05 (22.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Central Japan Railway Co Business Description

Address 1-1-4 Meieki, JR Central Towers, Nakamura-ku, Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya, JPN, 450-6101
Central Japan Railway Company, or JR Central, is the main railway operator in Nagoya and the Chubu region in central Japan. It was originally established when the government-owned nationwide railway operator underwent a six-way territorial split in 1987. Its main asset is the Tokaido Shinkansen, which spans Japan's most wealthy and populous area and links Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Osaka. It contributes three-fourths of revenue, with most of the balance from merchandise, conventional train lines, and real estate.
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