JPNRF (Japan Airlines Co) Beneish M-Score: -2.71 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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GF Value $17.87
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Japan Airlines Co Beneish M-Score?

Japan Airlines Co JPNRF 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.71 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates JPNRF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, Japan Airlines Co ranks better than 61.39% 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 -2.71 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

JPNRF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.56   Med: -2.84   Max: -2.32
Current: -2.71

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Japan Airlines Co was -2.32. The lowest was -4.56. And the median was -2.84.


Japan Airlines Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Airlines 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.

Japan Airlines Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Japan Airlines 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 -3.15 -2.68 -3.02 -2.83 -2.71

Japan Airlines 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 -2.71

JPNRF vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Japan Airlines 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.


Japan Airlines Co Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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Japan Airlines 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 Japan Airlines 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 * 1.1097+0.528 * 0.9796+0.404 * 0.8884+0.892 * 1.0251+0.115 * 0.9764
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.080429-0.327 * 0.9212
=-2.77

* 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 $1,604 Mil.
Revenue was $12,683 Mil.
Gross Profit was $6,632 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $9,110 Mil.
Total Assets was $20,158 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $7,937 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1,047 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $6,319 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $4,575 Mil.
Net Income was $867 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $2,488 Mil.
Total Receivables was $1,410 Mil.
Revenue was $12,372 Mil.
Gross Profit was $6,338 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $7,349 Mil.
Total Assets was $18,751 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $8,145 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1,046 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $5,624 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $5,377 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)
=(1604.308 / 12682.63) / (1410.267 / 12371.694)
=0.126496 / 0.113991
=1.1097

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)
=(6337.839 / 12371.694) / (6632.103 / 12682.63)
=0.512285 / 0.522928
=0.9796

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 - (9109.657 + 7937.412) / 20158.196) / (1 - (7348.609 + 8144.596) / 18750.557)
=0.154336 / 0.17372
=0.8884

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
=12682.63 / 12371.694
=1.0251

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))
=(1045.951 / (1045.951 + 8144.596)) / (1047.216 / (1047.216 + 7937.412))
=0.113807 / 0.116556
=0.9764

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 / 12682.63) / (0 / 12371.694)
=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)
=((4575.382 + 6318.855) / 20158.196) / ((5376.854 + 5624.041) / 18750.557)
=0.540437 / 0.586697
=0.9212

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
=(867.171 - 0 - 2488.482) / 20158.196
=-0.080429

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.

Japan Airlines Co has a M-score of -2.77 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?
Japan Airlines Co (JPNRF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.71 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Japan Airlines Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Airlines Co ranks #373 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Japan Airlines Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Japan Airlines Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Airlines Co ranks #373 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Airlines Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Airlines Co's Beneish M-Score compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Japan Airlines Co ranks #373 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Japan Airlines 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 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 Japan Airlines Co and its competitors. Japan Airlines Co'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 Japan Airlines Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Airlines Co (JPNRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.87, compared to a current price of $16.05 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. Japan Airlines Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Japan Airlines Co (JPNRF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.71 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 Japan Airlines Co (JPNRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Airlines Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $16.05 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.87. GuruFocus considers Japan Airlines Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JPNRF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.71
  • GF Value™: $17.87 vs. price of $16.05 (10.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Japan Airlines Co Business Description

Address 2-4-11 Higashi-Shinagawa, Nomura Real Estate Building, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 140-8605
Japan Airlines Co Ltd is an international air transport services company. It offers scheduled and non-scheduled air transport services and aerial work services. The company operates large aircraft, medium-sized aircraft, small aircraft, and regional jets. The company is also engaged in the travel planning and sales business, which covers travel planning and sales, baggage delivery, system development and operation, ticketing systems for the travel industry, and credit card services related to air travel.
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