KeePer Technical Laboratory Co (NGO:6036) Beneish M-Score: -1.74 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


NGO:6036 KeePer Technical Laboratory Co Ltd NGO:6036
76 GF Score
Price 円2,570.00
GF Value 円4,859.76
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What is KeePer Technical Laboratory Co Beneish M-Score?

KeePer Technical Laboratory Co NGO:6036 76 Beneish M-Score is -1.74 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates NGO:6036 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,859.76 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,530 Chemicals companies, KeePer Technical Laboratory Co ranks worse than 85.88% 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 -1.74 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

NGO:6036' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.84   Med: -2.41   Max: -1.74
Current: -1.74

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of KeePer Technical Laboratory Co was -1.74. The lowest was -2.84. And the median was -2.41.


KeePer Technical Laboratory Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KeePer Technical Laboratory 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.

KeePer Technical Laboratory Co Beneish M-Score Chart

KeePer Technical Laboratory Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.66 -2.26 -2.13 -2.23 -1.74

KeePer Technical Laboratory Co Quarterly Data
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NGO:6036 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, KeePer Technical Laboratory 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.


KeePer Technical Laboratory Co Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, KeePer Technical Laboratory Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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KeePer Technical Laboratory 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 KeePer Technical Laboratory 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 * 0.9224+0.528 * 1.0124+0.404 * 3.2848+0.892 * 1.1224+0.115 * 0.9401
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8982+4.679 * -0.038919-0.327 * 1.162
=-1.74

* 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円1,920 Mil.
Revenue was 円23,093 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円12,080 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円7,735 Mil.
Total Assets was 円24,827 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円10,773 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円558 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円2,454 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円4,304 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,219 Mil.
Net Income was 円4,889 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円5,855 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,855 Mil.
Revenue was 円20,575 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円10,895 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円8,589 Mil.
Total Assets was 円19,285 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円9,201 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円447 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円2,434 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,355 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円337 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)
=(1920.362 / 23093.316) / (1854.79 / 20574.582)
=0.083157 / 0.09015
=0.9224

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)
=(10895.415 / 20574.582) / (12079.956 / 23093.316)
=0.529557 / 0.523093
=1.0124

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 - (7735.326 + 10772.682) / 24826.804) / (1 - (8589.133 + 9201.167) / 19284.531)
=0.254515 / 0.077483
=3.2848

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
=23093.316 / 20574.582
=1.1224

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))
=(446.555 / (446.555 + 9201.167)) / (557.878 / (557.878 + 10772.682))
=0.046286 / 0.049237
=0.9401

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)
=(2453.574 / 23093.316) / (2433.78 / 20574.582)
=0.106246 / 0.118291
=0.8982

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)
=((1219.008 + 4303.815) / 24826.804) / ((336.77 + 3355.1) / 19284.531)
=0.222454 / 0.191442
=1.162

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
=(4888.857 - 0 - 5855.084) / 24826.804
=-0.038919

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.

KeePer Technical Laboratory Co has a M-score of -1.74 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 -1.74 mean?
KeePer Technical Laboratory Co (NGO:6036) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.74 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on KeePer Technical Laboratory Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KeePer Technical Laboratory Co ranks #1314 out of 1530 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 85.9%.
Is KeePer Technical Laboratory Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
KeePer Technical Laboratory Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.74. Based on the distribution chart, KeePer Technical Laboratory Co ranks #1314 out of 1530 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KeePer Technical Laboratory Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KeePer Technical Laboratory Co's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, KeePer Technical Laboratory Co ranks #1314 out of 1530 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places KeePer Technical Laboratory 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 KeePer Technical Laboratory Co and its competitors. KeePer Technical Laboratory Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KeePer Technical Laboratory Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KeePer Technical Laboratory Co (NGO:6036) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,859.76, compared to a current price of 円2,570.00 — trading 47.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.74. KeePer Technical Laboratory Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 KeePer Technical Laboratory Co (NGO:6036), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.74 as of Jun. 27, 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 KeePer Technical Laboratory Co (NGO:6036) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KeePer Technical Laboratory Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,570.00 is trading 47.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,859.76. GuruFocus considers KeePer Technical Laboratory Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NGO:6036:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.74
  • GF Value™: 円4,859.76 vs. price of 円2,570.00 (47.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:6036 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KeePer Technical Laboratory Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 6036:Japan
Address 4-17, Yoshikawa-cho, Obu-shi, Aichi Prefecture, Obu, JPN, 474-0046
KeePer Technical Laboratory Co Ltd engages in the development, manufacture and sale of car coating products. The firm provides chemicals and equipment for car coating and operates car coating shop. It engages in development of "Keeper PROSHOP" certified car coating technology shops and management of "Keeper LABO" car coating and car wash specialty shops.
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