Meiko Trans Co (NGO:9357) Beneish M-Score: -2.48 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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NGO:9357 Meiko Trans Co Ltd NGO:9357
66 GF Score
Price 円2,415.00
GF Value 円1,604.43
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Meiko Trans Co Beneish M-Score?

Meiko Trans Co NGO:9357 +0.63% 66 Beneish M-Score is -2.48 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates NGO:9357 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,604.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, Meiko Trans Co ranks worse than 59.73% 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 -2.48 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NGO:9357' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.81   Med: -2.55   Max: -2.41
Current: -2.48

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Meiko Trans Co was -2.41. The lowest was -2.81. And the median was -2.55.


Meiko Trans Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meiko Trans 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.

Meiko Trans Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Meiko Trans 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 -2.43 -2.72 -2.52 -2.59 -2.48

Meiko Trans 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 -2.59 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.48

NGO:9357 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Meiko Trans 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.


Meiko Trans Co Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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Meiko Trans 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 Meiko Trans 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 * 1.0238+0.528 * 1.0024+0.404 * 1.2284+0.892 * 1.0169+0.115 * 1.081
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.018015-0.327 * 1.1637
=-2.48

* 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14,316 Mil.
Revenue was 円82,861 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円17,799 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円51,224 Mil.
Total Assets was 円179,706 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円80,715 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円3,882 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円18,717 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円4,214 Mil.
Net Income was 円5,912 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円9,149 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円13,751 Mil.
Revenue was 円81,485 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円17,545 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円50,624 Mil.
Total Assets was 円153,934 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円70,002 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円3,654 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円11,957 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円4,922 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)
=(14315.598 / 82861.134) / (13751.057 / 81485.321)
=0.172766 / 0.168755
=1.0238

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)
=(17545.324 / 81485.321) / (17799.249 / 82861.134)
=0.215319 / 0.214808
=1.0024

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 - (51223.89 + 80714.861) / 179705.814) / (1 - (50624.123 + 70001.523) / 153933.928)
=0.265807 / 0.21638
=1.2284

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
=82861.134 / 81485.321
=1.0169

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))
=(3653.744 / (3653.744 + 70001.523)) / (3881.958 / (3881.958 + 80714.861))
=0.049606 / 0.045888
=1.081

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 / 82861.134) / (0 / 81485.321)
=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)
=((4214.158 + 18716.942) / 179705.814) / ((4921.645 + 11957.268) / 153933.928)
=0.127604 / 0.10965
=1.1637

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
=(5911.713 - 0 - 9149.153) / 179705.814
=-0.018015

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.

Meiko Trans Co has a M-score of -2.48 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 -2.48 mean?
Meiko Trans Co (NGO:9357) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.48 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Meiko Trans Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Meiko Trans Co ranks #577 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 59.7%.
Is Meiko Trans Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Meiko Trans Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Based on the distribution chart, Meiko Trans Co ranks #577 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Meiko Trans Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meiko Trans Co's Beneish M-Score compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Meiko Trans Co ranks #577 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Meiko Trans 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 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 Meiko Trans Co and its competitors. Meiko Trans Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meiko Trans Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiko Trans Co (NGO:9357) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,604.43, compared to a current price of 円2,415.00 — trading 50.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Meiko Trans Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 Meiko Trans Co (NGO:9357), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.48 as of Jul. 21, 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 Meiko Trans Co (NGO:9357) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiko Trans Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,415.00 is trading 50.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,604.43. GuruFocus considers Meiko Trans Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NGO:9357:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.48
  • GF Value™: 円1,604.43 vs. price of 円2,415.00 (50.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:9357 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Meiko Trans Co Business Description

Address 4 - 6 entrance 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Nagoya, JPN, 455 - 8650
Meiko Trans Co Ltd is engaged in providing multi-modal transport services. The company offers various services such as Export, Import, Domestic distribution, Warehousing operations, Port operations, 3rd party logistics, Packaging services, Customs brokerage, Air transport operation, and others.
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