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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 -2.37 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Meiko Construction Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:1869'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.01 Med: -2.41 Max: -1.6
Current: -2.37
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Meiko Construction Co was -1.60. The lowest was -3.01. And the median was -2.41.
Meiko Construction Co Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Meiko Construction Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meiko Construction 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.
NGO:1869 vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Meiko Construction 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.
Meiko Construction Co Beneish M-Score vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Meiko Construction Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meiko Construction Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Meiko Construction 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 * 0.9967
+
0.528 * 0.9015
+
0.404 * 1.2013
+
0.892 * 1.0406
+
0.115 * 1.3569
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1
+
4.679 * 0.002903
-
0.327 * 1.0187
=
-2.37
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(888 / (888 + 13653))
/
(892 / (892 + 18927))
=
0.061069
/
0.045007
=
1.3569
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
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
=
(5969 - 0
-
5589)
/
130915
=
0.002903
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.
Meiko Construction Co has a M-score of -2.37 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Meiko Construction Co (NGO:1869) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.37 as of Jul. 17, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Meiko Construction Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Meiko Construction Co ranks #32 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 36%.
Is Meiko Construction Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Meiko Construction Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. Based on the distribution chart, Meiko Construction Co ranks #32 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Meiko Construction Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meiko Construction Co's Beneish M-Score compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Meiko Construction Co ranks #32 out of 89 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Meiko Construction 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Homebuilding & 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 Meiko Construction Co and its competitors. Meiko Construction Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meiko Construction Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiko Construction Co (NGO:1869) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,414.40, compared to a current price of 円1,898.00 — trading 34.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. Meiko Construction Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Meiko Construction Co (NGO:1869), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.37 as of Jul. 17, 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 Meiko Construction Co (NGO:1869) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiko Construction Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,898.00 is trading 34.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,414.40.
GuruFocus considers Meiko Construction Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGO:1869:
Beneish M-Score: -2.37
GF Value™: 円1,414.40 vs. price of 円1,898.00 (34.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:1869 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meiko Construction Co Ltd is engaged in the construction industry. The company undertakes contract for civil works, construction work, track construction and construction work of the facility construction, supervision, planning, design, surveying and consulting. The company is also involved in the buying and selling of houses and real estate, lease, and brokerage. Construction materials on rental, warehousing, and management of education and cultural facilities are additional activities done by the company.
66GF Score
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