Yamaura (NGO:1780) Beneish M-Score: -1.01 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


NGO:1780 Yamaura Corp NGO:1780
79 GF Score
Price 円1,183.00
GF Value 円1,307.82
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What is Yamaura Beneish M-Score?

Yamaura NGO:1780 79 Beneish M-Score is -1.01 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NGO:1780 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,307.82. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, Yamaura ranks worse than 90.96% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.01 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

NGO:1780' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.74   Med: -2.33   Max: -1.01
Current: -1.01

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Yamaura was -1.01. The lowest was -3.74. And the median was -2.33.


Yamaura Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yamaura'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.

Yamaura Beneish M-Score Chart

Yamaura Annual Data
Trend Sep17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.99 -3.74 -2.75 -1.82 -1.01

Yamaura 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 -2.75 0.00 -1.82 0.00 -1.01

NGO:1780 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Yamaura'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.


Yamaura Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Yamaura 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 Yamaura 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 * 1.7275+0.528 * 1.0746+0.404 * 1.136+0.892 * 1.1379+0.115 * 1.0352
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.132534-0.327 * 1.1172
=-1.01

* 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13,983 Mil.
Revenue was 円40,527 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円7,496 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円28,209 Mil.
Total Assets was 円36,008 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円4,263 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円370 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円9,740 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円3,165 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-1,607 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円7,113 Mil.
Revenue was 円35,614 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円7,079 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円24,482 Mil.
Total Assets was 円30,836 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,689 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円333 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円7,466 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 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)
=(13982.573 / 40526.52) / (7112.947 / 35613.772)
=0.345023 / 0.199725
=1.7275

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)
=(7078.677 / 35613.772) / (7496.178 / 40526.52)
=0.198762 / 0.18497
=1.0746

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 - (28209.181 + 4263.375) / 36007.501) / (1 - (24481.777 + 3688.964) / 30835.545)
=0.098172 / 0.08642
=1.136

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
=40526.52 / 35613.772
=1.1379

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))
=(332.783 / (332.783 + 3688.964)) / (370.38 / (370.38 + 4263.375))
=0.082746 / 0.079931
=1.0352

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 / 40526.52) / (0 / 35613.772)
=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)
=((0 + 9739.802) / 36007.501) / ((0 + 7465.753) / 30835.545)
=0.270494 / 0.242115
=1.1172

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
=(3165.009 - 0 - -1607.195) / 36007.501
=0.132534

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.

Yamaura has a M-score of -1.01 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.01 mean?
Yamaura (NGO:1780) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.01 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Yamaura and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Yamaura ranks #1550 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 91%.
Is Yamaura's Beneish M-Score too high?
Yamaura's current Beneish M-Score is -1.01. Based on the distribution chart, Yamaura ranks #1550 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Yamaura has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamaura's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Yamaura ranks #1550 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Yamaura 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 Yamaura and its competitors. Yamaura's current Beneish M-Score is -1.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamaura stock overvalued right now?
Yamaura (NGO:1780) has a current Beneish M-Score of -1.01. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,307.82, compared to a current price of 円1,183.00 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.01. Yamaura's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Yamaura (NGO:1780), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.01 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 Yamaura (NGO:1780) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamaura stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,183.00 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,307.82.

Key valuation signals for NGO:1780:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.01
  • GF Value™: 円1,307.82 vs. price of 円1,183.00 (9.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:1780 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yamaura Business Description

Other Exchanges 1780:Japan
Address 22-1 Kita-cho, Nagano Prefecture, Komagane, JPN, 399-4195
Yamaura Corp is engaged in the construction business. The company's business unit includes Construction Division in which it males buildings tailored to the needs of customers, Civil engineering Division which develops roads, bridges, landslide measures, river, pavement, and parks, Engineering business Division includes industrial equipment, small hydropower generation, water treatment equipment, and others. Metropolitan area business offers solutions in the sale of the business, renovation of business, and real estate development business, and Brain Mansion FC Business Division develops the construction technology of the brain mansion cultivated in Shinshu.
79GF Score

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