Bunkeido Co (NGO:9471) Beneish M-Score: -2.42 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


NGO:9471 Bunkeido Co Ltd NGO:9471
63 GF Score
Price 円1,105.00
GF Value 円1,095.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Bunkeido Co Beneish M-Score?

Bunkeido Co NGO:9471 -0.99% 63 Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates NGO:9471 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,095.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 983 Media - Diversified companies, Bunkeido Co ranks worse than 59.41% 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 -2.42 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NGO:9471' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.73   Med: -2.56   Max: -2.42
Current: -2.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Bunkeido Co was -2.42. The lowest was -2.73. And the median was -2.56.


Bunkeido Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bunkeido 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.

Bunkeido Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Bunkeido 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 -2.63 -2.48 -2.44 -2.52 -2.42

Bunkeido 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 -2.44 0.00 -2.52 0.00 -2.42

NGO:9471 vs NYT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Bunkeido 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.


Bunkeido Co Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Bunkeido Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bunkeido 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 Bunkeido 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 * 0.988+0.528 * 0.9845+0.404 * 1.0263+0.892 * 0.973+0.115 * 0.9336
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0249+4.679 * 0.010077-0.327 * 0.8301
=-2.42

* 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1,189 Mil.
Revenue was 円12,139 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円5,215 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円13,168 Mil.
Total Assets was 円19,875 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,956 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円352 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,678 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,338 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円100 Mil.
Net Income was 円552 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円352 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,237 Mil.
Revenue was 円12,475 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円5,277 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円13,483 Mil.
Total Assets was 円20,011 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,830 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円316 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,683 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円4,070 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円100 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)
=(1188.929 / 12139.172) / (1236.753 / 12475.484)
=0.097942 / 0.099135
=0.988

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)
=(5276.944 / 12475.484) / (5215.271 / 12139.172)
=0.422985 / 0.429623
=0.9845

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 - (13168.399 + 3955.646) / 19874.587) / (1 - (13483.067 + 3829.657) / 20011.338)
=0.138395 / 0.134854
=1.0263

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
=12139.172 / 12475.484
=0.973

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))
=(315.849 / (315.849 + 3829.657)) / (351.511 / (351.511 + 3955.646))
=0.076191 / 0.081611
=0.9336

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)
=(1678.066 / 12139.172) / (1682.638 / 12475.484)
=0.138236 / 0.134876
=1.0249

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)
=((100 + 3337.577) / 19874.587) / ((100 + 4069.628) / 20011.338)
=0.172963 / 0.208363
=0.8301

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
=(552.48 - 0 - 352.199) / 19874.587
=0.010077

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.

Bunkeido Co has a M-score of -2.42 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 -2.42 mean?
Bunkeido Co (NGO:9471) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.42 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Bunkeido Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bunkeido Co ranks #584 out of 983 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 59.4%.
Is Bunkeido Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Bunkeido Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Based on the distribution chart, Bunkeido Co ranks #584 out of 983 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bunkeido Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bunkeido Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NYT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Bunkeido Co ranks #584 out of 983 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Bunkeido 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Bunkeido Co and its competitors. Bunkeido Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bunkeido Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunkeido Co (NGO:9471) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,095.85, compared to a current price of 円1,105.00 — trading 0.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Bunkeido Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 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 Bunkeido Co (NGO:9471), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Jun. 28, 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 Bunkeido Co (NGO:9471) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunkeido Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,105.00 is trading 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,095.85. GuruFocus considers Bunkeido Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NGO:9471:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.42
  • GF Value™: 円1,095.85 vs. price of 円1,105.00 (0.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:9471 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bunkeido Co Business Description

Address 1-7-1, Enaka, Ekira-cho, Hashima-shi, Gifu-ken, Tokyo, JPN, 501-6297
Bunkeido Co Ltd is engaged in the publication and sale of educational books teaching materials and teaching materials, production and sale of computer education software, and others.
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