NS United Kaiun Kaisha (FRA:8WN) Beneish M-Score: -2.71 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


FRA:8WN NS United Kaiun Kaisha Ltd FRA:8WN
76 GF Score
Price €36.20
GF Value €24.06
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What is NS United Kaiun Kaisha Beneish M-Score?

NS United Kaiun Kaisha FRA:8WN -0.55% 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.71 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:8WN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, NS United Kaiun Kaisha ranks better than 61.49% 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 -2.71 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:8WN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.76   Med: -2.6   Max: -2.41
Current: -2.71

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of NS United Kaiun Kaisha was -2.41. The lowest was -2.76. And the median was -2.60.


NS United Kaiun Kaisha Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NS United Kaiun Kaisha'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.

NS United Kaiun Kaisha Beneish M-Score Chart

NS United Kaiun Kaisha 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 -2.50 -2.48 -2.41 -2.66 -2.71

NS United Kaiun Kaisha 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 -2.66 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.71

NS United Kaiun Kaisha Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, NS United Kaiun Kaisha'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.


NS United Kaiun Kaisha Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, NS United Kaiun Kaisha's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NS United Kaiun Kaisha's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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NS United Kaiun Kaisha 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 NS United Kaiun Kaisha 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 * 0.9841+0.528 * 0.8967+0.404 * 1.0301+0.892 * 0.8158+0.115 * 1.0391
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.03822-0.327 * 0.8163
=-2.82

* 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 €175 Mil.
Revenue was €1,253 Mil.
Gross Profit was €158 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €731 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,616 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €810 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €88 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €268 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €262 Mil.
Net Income was €131 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €193 Mil.
Total Receivables was €218 Mil.
Revenue was €1,535 Mil.
Gross Profit was €174 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €721 Mil.
Total Assets was €1,787 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €986 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €112 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €278 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €439 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)
=(175.156 / 1252.582) / (218.16 / 1535.329)
=0.139836 / 0.142093
=0.9841

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)
=(173.671 / 1535.329) / (158.017 / 1252.582)
=0.113116 / 0.126153
=0.8967

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 - (731.056 + 810.37) / 1615.502) / (1 - (720.923 + 986.445) / 1786.906)
=0.045853 / 0.044512
=1.0301

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
=1252.582 / 1535.329
=0.8158

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))
=(112.285 / (112.285 + 986.445)) / (88.39 / (88.39 + 810.37))
=0.102195 / 0.098347
=1.0391

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 / 1252.582) / (0 / 1535.329)
=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)
=((261.731 + 267.52) / 1615.502) / ((438.969 + 278.137) / 1786.906)
=0.327608 / 0.401312
=0.8163

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
=(131.345 - 0 - 193.09) / 1615.502
=-0.03822

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.

NS United Kaiun Kaisha has a M-score of -2.82 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 -2.71 mean?
NS United Kaiun Kaisha (FRA:8WN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.71 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on NS United Kaiun Kaisha and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NS United Kaiun Kaisha ranks #372 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is NS United Kaiun Kaisha's Beneish M-Score too high?
NS United Kaiun Kaisha's current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. Based on the distribution chart, NS United Kaiun Kaisha ranks #372 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NS United Kaiun Kaisha has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NS United Kaiun Kaisha's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, NS United Kaiun Kaisha ranks #372 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts NS United Kaiun Kaisha 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 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 NS United Kaiun Kaisha and its competitors. NS United Kaiun Kaisha's current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NS United Kaiun Kaisha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NS United Kaiun Kaisha (FRA:8WN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.06, compared to a current price of €36.20 — trading 50.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. NS United Kaiun Kaisha's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 NS United Kaiun Kaisha (FRA:8WN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.71 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 NS United Kaiun Kaisha (FRA:8WN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NS United Kaiun Kaisha stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €36.20 is trading 50.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.06. GuruFocus considers NS United Kaiun Kaisha to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8WN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.71
  • GF Value™: €24.06 vs. price of €36.20 (50.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8WN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


NS United Kaiun Kaisha Business Description

Other Exchanges NSUKF:USA9110:Japan
Address 21, 22 Floor, Otemachi First Square West Tower, 5-1 Otemachi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8108
NS United Kaiun Kaisha Ltd is engaged in the marine business. The company provides land and sea transportation, operates as a shipping agent for land, air, and marine transportation, and property and act as some life insurance agency operations. Additionally, it also manufactures, maintains and sells shipping equipment as well as is also involved in the real-estate operations. The company offers marine transportation services such as raw materials and fuel for the iron production industry, raw materials for other industries, various energy resources, industrial products, and feed grains.
76GF Score

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