Amatei (NGO:5952) Beneish M-Score: -2.74 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


NGO:5952 Amatei Inc NGO:5952
63 GF Score
Price 円230.00
GF Value 円184.61
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What is Amatei Beneish M-Score?

Amatei NGO:5952 63 Beneish M-Score is -2.74 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates NGO:5952 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円184.61. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,918 Industrial Products companies, Amatei ranks better than 75.29% 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 -2.74 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NGO:5952' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.03   Med: -2.73   Max: -2.32
Current: -2.74

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Amatei was -2.32. The lowest was -3.03. And the median was -2.73.


Amatei Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Amatei'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.

Amatei Beneish M-Score Chart

Amatei 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 -2.74 -2.37 -3.03 -3.00 -2.74

Amatei 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 -3.03 0.00 -3.00 0.00 -2.74

NGO:5952 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Amatei'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.


Amatei Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Amatei 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 Amatei 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 * 0.8973+0.528 * 0.9998+0.404 * 1.0523+0.892 * 0.9626+0.115 * 1.0986
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.039059-0.327 * 0.9424
=-2.74

* 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749 Mil.
Revenue was 円5,374 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,004 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,121 Mil.
Total Assets was 円4,972 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,691 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円131 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,579 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円550 Mil.
Net Income was 円147 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円342 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円867 Mil.
Revenue was 円5,583 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,043 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,371 Mil.
Total Assets was 円5,232 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,700 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円146 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,692 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円802 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)
=(749.065 / 5374.402) / (867.259 / 5583.425)
=0.139376 / 0.155327
=0.8973

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)
=(1042.915 / 5583.425) / (1004.102 / 5374.402)
=0.186788 / 0.18683
=0.9998

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 - (3120.724 + 1690.646) / 4971.741) / (1 - (3371.136 + 1700.056) / 5231.556)
=0.032257 / 0.030653
=1.0523

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
=5374.402 / 5583.425
=0.9626

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))
=(145.529 / (145.529 + 1700.056)) / (130.738 / (130.738 + 1690.646))
=0.078853 / 0.071779
=1.0986

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 / 5374.402) / (0 / 5583.425)
=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)
=((550.332 + 2578.615) / 4971.741) / ((802.209 + 2691.522) / 5231.556)
=0.629346 / 0.667819
=0.9424

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
=(147.328 - 0 - 341.517) / 4971.741
=-0.039059

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.

Amatei has a M-score of -2.74 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 -2.74 mean?
Amatei (NGO:5952) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.74 as of Jun. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Amatei and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Amatei ranks #721 out of 2918 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 24.7%.
Is Amatei's Beneish M-Score too high?
Amatei's current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. Based on the distribution chart, Amatei ranks #721 out of 2918 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Amatei has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amatei's Beneish M-Score compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Amatei ranks #721 out of 2918 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Amatei in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Amatei and its competitors. Amatei's current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Amatei stock overvalued right now?
Amatei (NGO:5952) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.74. The stock's GF Value™ is 円184.61, compared to a current price of 円230.00 — trading 24.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. Amatei's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 Amatei (NGO:5952), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.74 as of Jun. 30, 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 Amatei (NGO:5952) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amatei stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円230.00 is trading 24.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円184.61.

Key valuation signals for NGO:5952:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.74
  • GF Value™: 円184.61 vs. price of 円230.00 (24.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:5952 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Amatei Business Description

Other Exchanges 5952:Japan
Address 9, Nishi-Takasu-cho, Hyogo Prefecture, Amagasaki-shi, JPN
Amatei Inc is engaged manufacturing and sale of ordinary nails, special nails, screws, various connecting nails, building materials and nailing machines. The company has two segments: the Construction and Packaging segment and the Electrical and transportation equipment segment. The Construction and Packaging segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of ordinary nails, special nails, various connecting nails, building materials, nail guns, etc.
63GF Score

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