Daito Trust Construction Co (NGO:1878) Beneish M-Score: -2.33 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


NGO:1878 Daito Trust Construction Co Ltd NGO:1878
78 GF Score
Price 円2,933.00
GF Value 円3,912.00
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Daito Trust Construction Co Beneish M-Score?

Daito Trust Construction Co NGO:1878 78 Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NGO:1878 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,912.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,682 Real Estate companies, Daito Trust Construction Co ranks worse than 52.02% 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 -2.33 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NGO:1878' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.75   Med: -2.46   Max: -1.98
Current: -2.33

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Daito Trust Construction Co was -1.98. The lowest was -2.75. And the median was -2.46.


Daito Trust Construction Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daito Trust 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.

Daito Trust Construction Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Daito Trust Construction 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 -2.73 -2.49 -2.58 -2.42 -2.33

Daito Trust Construction 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 -2.42 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.33

Daito Trust Construction Co Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Daito Trust 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.


Daito Trust Construction Co Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Daito Trust Construction Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Daito Trust Construction 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 Daito Trust 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 * 0.9707+0.528 * 0.9804+0.404 * 0.9157+0.892 * 1.0773+0.115 * 0.9445
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.042808-0.327 * 1.1207
=-2.33

* 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186,440 Mil.
Revenue was 円1,984,740 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円347,051 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円883,594 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,367,502 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円195,048 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円20,667 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円403,413 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円182,002 Mil.
Net Income was 円99,030 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円40,490 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円178,291 Mil.
Revenue was 円1,842,356 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円315,856 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円756,441 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,222,783 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円184,274 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円18,333 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円410,833 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円56,259 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)
=(186440 / 1984740) / (178291 / 1842356)
=0.093937 / 0.096773
=0.9707

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)
=(315856 / 1842356) / (347051 / 1984740)
=0.171441 / 0.17486
=0.9804

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 - (883594 + 195048) / 1367502) / (1 - (756441 + 184274) / 1222783)
=0.211232 / 0.230677
=0.9157

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
=1984740 / 1842356
=1.0773

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))
=(18333 / (18333 + 184274)) / (20667 / (20667 + 195048))
=0.090486 / 0.095807
=0.9445

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 / 1984740) / (0 / 1842356)
=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)
=((182002 + 403413) / 1367502) / ((56259 + 410833) / 1222783)
=0.428091 / 0.381991
=1.1207

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
=(99030 - 0 - 40490) / 1367502
=0.042808

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.

Daito Trust Construction Co has a M-score of -2.33 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 -2.33 mean?
Daito Trust Construction Co (NGO:1878) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.33 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Daito Trust Construction Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Daito Trust Construction Co ranks #875 out of 1682 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is Daito Trust Construction Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Daito Trust Construction Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. Based on the distribution chart, Daito Trust Construction Co ranks #875 out of 1682 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daito Trust Construction Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daito Trust Construction Co's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Daito Trust Construction Co ranks #875 out of 1682 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Daito Trust Construction 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 Real Estate company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Real Estate 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 Daito Trust Construction Co and its competitors. Daito Trust Construction Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daito Trust Construction Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daito Trust Construction Co (NGO:1878) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,912.00, compared to a current price of 円2,933.00 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. Daito Trust Construction Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 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 Daito Trust Construction Co (NGO:1878), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.33 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 Daito Trust Construction Co (NGO:1878) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daito Trust Construction Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,933.00 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,912.00. GuruFocus considers Daito Trust Construction Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NGO:1878:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.33
  • GF Value™: 円3,912.00 vs. price of 円2,933.00 (25% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:1878 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Daito Trust Construction Co Business Description

Address 2-16-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 108-8211
Daito Trust Construction Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the construction and real estate businesses. The company operates through four reportable segments: Construction Business, Real Estate Leasing Business, Real Estate Development Business, and Financial Business segment. It proposes land use plans, undertakes construction and installation of rental housing, and engages in bulk leasing of properties, which are subleased to tenants under a rental management system. The company also acts as an intermediary for tenants, develops and sells income-generating real estate, and conducts investment condominium development. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Real estate rental business segment.
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