DAIDF (Daido Steel Co) Beneish M-Score: -2.56 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Daido Steel Co Beneish M-Score?

Daido Steel Co DAIDF +26.83% 57 Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates DAIDF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 592 Steel companies, Daido Steel Co ranks better than 54.73% 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 -2.56 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

DAIDF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.94   Med: -2.47   Max: -1.95
Current: -2.56

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Daido Steel Co was -1.95. The lowest was -2.94. And the median was -2.47.


Daido Steel Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daido Steel 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.

Daido Steel Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Daido Steel 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 -1.95 -2.45 -2.42 -2.83 -2.56

Daido Steel 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 -2.83 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.56

DAIDF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Daido Steel 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.


Daido Steel Co Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

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

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


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Daido Steel 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 Daido Steel 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 * 1.054+0.528 * 1.0342+0.404 * 1.077+0.892 * 0.9445+0.115 * 1.0501
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0505+4.679 * -0.039108-0.327 * 0.9866
=-2.61

* 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 $1,021 Mil.
Revenue was $3,643 Mil.
Gross Profit was $638 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,819 Mil.
Total Assets was $5,397 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1,649 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $196 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $408 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,258 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $679 Mil.
Net Income was $205 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $417 Mil.
Total Receivables was $1,025 Mil.
Revenue was $3,857 Mil.
Gross Profit was $699 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,798 Mil.
Total Assets was $5,253 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1,616 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $203 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $411 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,223 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $689 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)
=(1020.874 / 3643.302) / (1025.456 / 3857.2)
=0.280206 / 0.265855
=1.054

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)
=(698.971 / 3857.2) / (638.387 / 3643.302)
=0.181212 / 0.175222
=1.0342

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 - (2818.757 + 1649.083) / 5396.808) / (1 - (2797.57 + 1615.691) / 5252.828)
=0.172133 / 0.159831
=1.077

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
=3643.302 / 3857.2
=0.9445

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))
=(203.042 / (203.042 + 1615.691)) / (196.171 / (196.171 + 1649.083))
=0.111639 / 0.106311
=1.0501

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)
=(408.299 / 3643.302) / (411.485 / 3857.2)
=0.112068 / 0.10668
=1.0505

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)
=((679.488 + 1258.48) / 5396.808) / ((689.062 + 1222.742) / 5252.828)
=0.359095 / 0.363957
=0.9866

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
=(205.473 - 0 - 416.529) / 5396.808
=-0.039108

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.

Daido Steel Co has a M-score of -2.61 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 -2.56 mean?
Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.56 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Daido Steel Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #268 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is Daido Steel Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Daido Steel Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. Based on the distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #268 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Daido Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daido Steel Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #268 out of 592 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Daido Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Steel 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 Daido Steel Co and its competitors. Daido Steel Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daido Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.17, compared to a current price of $11.70 — trading 63.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. Daido Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 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 Daido Steel Co (DAIDF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Jun. 26, 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 Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.70 is trading 63.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.17. GuruFocus considers Daido Steel Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DAIDF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.56
  • GF Value™: $7.17 vs. price of $11.70 (63.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Daido Steel Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 5471:JapanDDL:Germany
Address 1-10, Higashisakura 1-chome, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, JPN, 461-8581
Daido Steel Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that primarily operates through three segments. The special steel segment produces and distributes specialty steel for automotive parts, industrial machinery parts, electrical machinery parts, construction, and tool steel. The high-performance materials and magnetic materials segment produces and sells stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, electrical and electronic parts, magnetic material products, alloy powder, titanium products, and welding wire. The parts for automobile and industrial equipment segment is engaged in forging and casting for parts for automobiles, industrial machines, chemical equipment, and oil drilling rigs. The company generates majority of its revenue from the Japanese domestic market.
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