Daitobo Co (NGO:3202) Beneish M-Score: -2.67 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


NGO:3202 Daitobo Co Ltd NGO:3202
56 GF Score
Price 円132.00
GF Value 円107.35
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Daitobo Co Beneish M-Score?

Daitobo Co NGO:3202 56 Beneish M-Score is -2.67 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates NGO:3202 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of 円107.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,003 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Daitobo Co ranks better than 62.31% 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 -2.67 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NGO:3202' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.95   Med: -2.61   Max: -2.12
Current: -2.67

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Daitobo Co was -2.12. The lowest was -2.95. And the median was -2.61.


Daitobo Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daitobo 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.

Daitobo Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Daitobo 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 -2.77 -2.71 -2.52 -2.65 -2.67

Daitobo 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 -2.52 0.00 -2.65 0.00 -2.67

Daitobo Co Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Daitobo 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.


Daitobo Co Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Daitobo Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Daitobo 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 Daitobo 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 * 0.9417+0.528 * 0.9638+0.404 * 1.1438+0.892 * 0.977+0.115 * 0.9527
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.031634-0.327 * 0.9939
=-2.67

* 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527 Mil.
Revenue was 円4,012 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,327 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,462 Mil.
Total Assets was 円20,075 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円16,838 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円515 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,721 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円9,149 Mil.
Net Income was 円91 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円726 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円573 Mil.
Revenue was 円4,107 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,309 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,403 Mil.
Total Assets was 円20,037 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円16,956 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円493 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,723 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円9,193 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)
=(527.043 / 4012.247) / (572.866 / 4106.822)
=0.131359 / 0.139491
=0.9417

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)
=(1309.373 / 4106.822) / (1327.214 / 4012.247)
=0.318829 / 0.330791
=0.9638

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 - (2461.816 + 16837.515) / 20075.339) / (1 - (2403.413 + 16956.21) / 20036.739)
=0.038655 / 0.033794
=1.1438

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
=4012.247 / 4106.822
=0.977

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))
=(493.008 / (493.008 + 16956.21)) / (514.633 / (514.633 + 16837.515))
=0.028254 / 0.029658
=0.9527

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 / 4012.247) / (0 / 4106.822)
=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)
=((9149.394 + 1721.245) / 20075.339) / ((9193.332 + 1723.196) / 20036.739)
=0.541492 / 0.544826
=0.9939

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
=(90.807 - 0 - 725.874) / 20075.339
=-0.031634

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.

Daitobo Co has a M-score of -2.67 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 -2.67 mean?
Daitobo Co (NGO:3202) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.67 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Daitobo Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Daitobo Co ranks #378 out of 1003 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Daitobo Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Daitobo Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. Based on the distribution chart, Daitobo Co ranks #378 out of 1003 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Daitobo Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daitobo Co's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Daitobo Co ranks #378 out of 1003 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Daitobo 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Daitobo Co and its competitors. Daitobo Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daitobo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daitobo Co (NGO:3202) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円107.35, compared to a current price of 円132.00 — trading 23% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. Daitobo Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 Daitobo Co (NGO:3202), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.67 as of Jun. 25, 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 Daitobo Co (NGO:3202) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daitobo Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円132.00 is trading 23% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円107.35. GuruFocus considers Daitobo Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NGO:3202:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.67
  • GF Value™: 円107.35 vs. price of 円132.00 (23% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:3202 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Daitobo Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 3202:Japan
Address 6-6 Nihonbashi Kobuna-cho, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0023
Daitobo Co Ltd is engaged as a manufacturer of apparel fashion products, healthcare products, commercial facility and real estate business, and overseas business development.
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