Japan Transcity (NGO:9310) Beneish M-Score: -2.46 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


NGO:9310 Japan Transcity Corp NGO:9310
79 GF Score
Price 円878.00
GF Value 円744.29
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Japan Transcity Beneish M-Score?

Japan Transcity NGO:9310 79 Beneish M-Score is -2.46 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NGO:9310 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円744.29. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, Japan Transcity ranks worse than 60.97% 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 -2.46 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NGO:9310' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.78   Med: -2.57   Max: -2.35
Current: -2.46

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Japan Transcity was -2.35. The lowest was -2.78. And the median was -2.57.


Japan Transcity Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Transcity'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.

Japan Transcity Beneish M-Score Chart

Japan Transcity 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 -2.42 -2.58 -2.56 -2.78 -2.46

Japan Transcity 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 -2.78 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.46

NGO:9310 vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Japan Transcity'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.


Japan Transcity Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Japan Transcity's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Japan Transcity 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 Japan Transcity 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 * 0.9712+0.528 * 0.9615+0.404 * 1.2241+0.892 * 1.006+0.115 * 1.0068
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.015447-0.327 * 0.8746
=-2.46

* 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16,939 Mil.
Revenue was 円125,517 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円15,776 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円44,936 Mil.
Total Assets was 円174,722 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円83,485 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円5,284 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円24,110 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円26,299 Mil.
Net Income was 円6,595 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円9,294 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円17,336 Mil.
Revenue was 円124,765 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円15,078 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円46,825 Mil.
Total Assets was 円165,411 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円82,777 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円5,277 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円19,314 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円35,253 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)
=(16939 / 125517) / (17336 / 124765)
=0.134954 / 0.138949
=0.9712

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)
=(15078 / 124765) / (15776 / 125517)
=0.120851 / 0.125688
=0.9615

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 - (44936 + 83485) / 174722) / (1 - (46825 + 82777) / 165411)
=0.264998 / 0.216485
=1.2241

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
=125517 / 124765
=1.006

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))
=(5277 / (5277 + 82777)) / (5284 / (5284 + 83485))
=0.059929 / 0.059525
=1.0068

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 / 125517) / (0 / 124765)
=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)
=((26299 + 24110) / 174722) / ((35253 + 19314) / 165411)
=0.28851 / 0.329887
=0.8746

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
=(6595 - 0 - 9294) / 174722
=-0.015447

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.

Japan Transcity has a M-score of -2.46 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 -2.46 mean?
Japan Transcity (NGO:9310) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.46 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Japan Transcity and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Transcity ranks #589 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 61%.
Is Japan Transcity's Beneish M-Score too high?
Japan Transcity's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Transcity ranks #589 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Transcity has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Transcity's Beneish M-Score compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Japan Transcity ranks #589 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Japan Transcity 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 Japan Transcity and its competitors. Japan Transcity's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Transcity stock overvalued right now?
Japan Transcity (NGO:9310) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.46. The stock's GF Value™ is 円744.29, compared to a current price of 円878.00 — trading 18% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Japan Transcity's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Japan Transcity (NGO:9310), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.46 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 Japan Transcity (NGO:9310) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Transcity stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円878.00 is trading 18% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円744.29.

Key valuation signals for NGO:9310:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.46
  • GF Value™: 円744.29 vs. price of 円878.00 (18% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:9310 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Japan Transcity Business Description

Other Exchanges 9310:Japan
Address 1-1 2-CHOME, Yokkaichi, JPN, 510-8651
Japan Transcity Corp is a Japan-based integrated logistics company. It offers various logistics services including warehousing, domestic transportation, international freight forwarding, overseas logistics, logistics consulting and vehicle maintenance. The company's network covers all of Japan from Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Hokkaido, and Kyushu, and expands to the U.S., Thailand, Singapore, China, and across the world.
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