Marutongyo Co (FSE:7894) Beneish M-Score: -2.45 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


FSE:7894 Maruto Sangyo Co Ltd FSE:7894
54 GF Score
Price 円2,127.00
GF Value 円2,040.36
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Marutongyo Co Beneish M-Score?

Marutongyo Co FSE:7894 +2.41% 54 Beneish M-Score is -2.45 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FSE:7894 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,040.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 373 Packaging & Containers companies, Marutongyo Co ranks worse than 59.79% 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 -2.45 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FSE:7894' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.74   Med: -2.55   Max: -2.38
Current: -2.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Marutongyo Co was -2.38. The lowest was -2.74. And the median was -2.55.


Marutongyo Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Marutongyo 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.

Marutongyo Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Marutongyo Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.74 -2.46 -2.61 -2.69 -2.45

Marutongyo Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 -2.61 0.00 -2.69 0.00 -2.45

FSE:7894 vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Marutongyo 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.


Marutongyo Co Beneish M-Score vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Marutongyo Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Marutongyo 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 Marutongyo 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 * 1.017+0.528 * 1.0091+0.404 * 0.9461+0.892 * 1.0404+0.115 * 0.9308
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0328+4.679 * -0.000631-0.327 * 0.9546
=-2.45

* 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 (Feb26) TTM:Last Year (Feb25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円4,065 Mil.
Revenue was 円18,775 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,787 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円10,960 Mil.
Total Assets was 円18,643 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円6,331 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円781 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円380 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円6,780 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,494 Mil.
Net Income was 円639 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円651 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円3,841 Mil.
Revenue was 円18,046 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,703 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円10,269 Mil.
Total Assets was 円18,410 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円6,730 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円766 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円354 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円6,508 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,052 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)
=(4064.626 / 18775.003) / (3841.417 / 18046.107)
=0.216491 / 0.212867
=1.017

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)
=(2703.111 / 18046.107) / (2786.815 / 18775.003)
=0.149789 / 0.148432
=1.0091

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 - (10960.238 + 6330.828) / 18642.965) / (1 - (10268.607 + 6730.057) / 18409.675)
=0.072515 / 0.076645
=0.9461

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
=18775.003 / 18046.107
=1.0404

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))
=(766.017 / (766.017 + 6730.057)) / (780.723 / (780.723 + 6330.828))
=0.102189 / 0.109782
=0.9308

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)
=(379.858 / 18775.003) / (353.51 / 18046.107)
=0.020232 / 0.019589
=1.0328

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)
=((1493.795 + 6780.453) / 18642.965) / ((2051.724 + 6507.953) / 18409.675)
=0.443827 / 0.464955
=0.9546

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
=(638.902 - 0 - 650.663) / 18642.965
=-0.000631

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.

Marutongyo Co has a M-score of -2.45 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 -2.45 mean?
Marutongyo Co (FSE:7894) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.45 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Marutongyo Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Marutongyo Co ranks #223 out of 373 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 59.8%.
Is Marutongyo Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Marutongyo Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. Based on the distribution chart, Marutongyo Co ranks #223 out of 373 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Marutongyo Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marutongyo Co's Beneish M-Score compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Marutongyo Co ranks #223 out of 373 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Marutongyo 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Marutongyo Co and its competitors. Marutongyo Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marutongyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marutongyo Co (FSE:7894) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,040.36, compared to a current price of 円2,127.00 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. Marutongyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Marutongyo Co (FSE:7894), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.45 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 Marutongyo Co (FSE:7894) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marutongyo Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,127.00 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,040.36. GuruFocus considers Marutongyo Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FSE:7894:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.45
  • GF Value™: 円2,040.36 vs. price of 円2,127.00 (4.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:7894 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Marutongyo Co Business Description

Address 892-1 Hikata, Fukuoka, Ogori, JPN, 838-0112
Maruto Sangyo Co Ltd produces and sells laminated films and paper products for the packaging companies in Japan. It is also engaged in photogravure printing and bag-making, photogravure cylinder making, sales of paper packaging, packing paper, and label stickers, plastic molding products, and packing materials. It also sells packaging machinery and industrial machinery, agricultural-related materials, and horticultural equipment.
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