Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co (NGO:1777) Beneish M-Score: -1.98 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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NGO:1777 Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co Ltd NGO:1777
78 GF Score
Price 円2,333.00
GF Value 円1,366.57
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co Beneish M-Score?

Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co NGO:1777 +0.17% 78 Beneish M-Score is -1.98 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates NGO:1777 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,366.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,699 Construction companies, Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co ranks worse than 77.69% 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 -1.98 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NGO:1777' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.97   Med: -2.16   Max: -1.61
Current: -1.98

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co was -1.61. The lowest was -2.97. And the median was -2.16.


Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo 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.

Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo 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 -2.97 -2.65 -1.90 -1.72 -1.98

Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -1.90 0.00 -1.72 0.00 -1.98

NGO:1777 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo 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.


Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo 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 Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo 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 * 0.8131+0.528 * 0.8138+0.404 * 0.9307+0.892 * 1.2913+0.115 * 1.2225
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.4965+4.679 * 0.116712-0.327 * 0.8349
=-1.98

* 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 円14,770 Mil.
Revenue was 円37,652 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円8,541 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円21,052 Mil.
Total Assets was 円26,424 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,751 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円272 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円543 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円8,828 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円138 Mil.
Net Income was 円3,684 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円600 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円14,068 Mil.
Revenue was 円29,159 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円5,383 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円19,644 Mil.
Total Assets was 円24,274 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,030 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円273 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円281 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円9,611 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円254 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)
=(14770 / 37652) / (14068 / 29159)
=0.392277 / 0.482458
=0.8131

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)
=(5383 / 29159) / (8541 / 37652)
=0.184609 / 0.226841
=0.8138

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 - (21052 + 3751) / 26424) / (1 - (19644 + 3030) / 24274)
=0.061346 / 0.065914
=0.9307

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
=37652 / 29159
=1.2913

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))
=(273 / (273 + 3030)) / (272 / (272 + 3751))
=0.082652 / 0.067611
=1.2225

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)
=(543 / 37652) / (281 / 29159)
=0.014422 / 0.009637
=1.4965

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)
=((138 + 8828) / 26424) / ((254 + 9611) / 24274)
=0.339313 / 0.406402
=0.8349

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
=(3684 - 0 - 600) / 26424
=0.116712

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.

Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co has a M-score of -1.98 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 -1.98 mean?
Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co (NGO:1777) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.98 as of Jul. 23, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co ranks #1320 out of 1699 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 77.7%.
Is Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.98. Based on the distribution chart, Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co ranks #1320 out of 1699 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co ranks #1320 out of 1699 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co and its competitors. Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co (NGO:1777) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,366.57, compared to a current price of 円2,333.00 — trading 70.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.98. Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co (NGO:1777), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.98 as of Jul. 23, 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 Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co (NGO:1777) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,333.00 is trading 70.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,366.57. GuruFocus considers Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NGO:1777:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.98
  • GF Value™: 円1,366.57 vs. price of 円2,333.00 (70.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:1777 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co Business Description

Address 1-6-47 Osu, Naka-ku, Aichi, Nagoya-shi, JPN
Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co Ltd is a Japan-based design and construction company. The company designs and constructs air conditioning, water supply, and drainage sanitary equipment and electrical works, and develops comprehensive strategies for each region. The company also provides maintenance services. The company's segment includes Eastern, Central, and Western. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Central.
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