NXAGF (NEXTAGE Co) Beneish M-Score: -1.77 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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NXAGF NEXTAGE Co Ltd NXAGF
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Price $23.11
GF Value $16.89
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What is NEXTAGE Co Beneish M-Score?

NEXTAGE Co NXAGF 90 Beneish M-Score is -1.77 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates NXAGF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.89. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Vehicles & Parts companies, NEXTAGE Co ranks worse than 89.09% 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 -1.77 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

NXAGF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.08   Med: -1.85   Max: -0.71
Current: -1.77

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of NEXTAGE Co was -0.71. The lowest was -3.08. And the median was -1.85.


NEXTAGE Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NEXTAGE 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.

NEXTAGE Co Beneish M-Score Chart

NEXTAGE Co Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.05 -0.84 -3.08 -2.27 -1.77

NEXTAGE Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 0.00 0.00 -1.77 0.00 0.00

NXAGF vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, NEXTAGE 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.


NEXTAGE Co Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, NEXTAGE Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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NEXTAGE 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 NEXTAGE 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 * 1.468+0.528 * 1.0377+0.404 * 1.0651+0.892 * 1.1688+0.115 * 0.9083
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.01598-0.327 * 0.969
=-1.78

* 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 (Nov25) TTM:Last Year (Nov24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $130 Mil.
Revenue was $4,203 Mil.
Gross Profit was $723 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $879 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,462 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $455 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $43 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $477 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $427 Mil.
Net Income was $83 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $59 Mil.
Total Receivables was $76 Mil.
Revenue was $3,596 Mil.
Gross Profit was $642 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $862 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,446 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $466 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $39 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $436 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $487 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)
=(129.817 / 4203.09) / (75.661 / 3596.179)
=0.030886 / 0.021039
=1.468

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)
=(641.899 / 3596.179) / (722.987 / 4203.09)
=0.178495 / 0.172013
=1.0377

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 - (878.858 + 455.36) / 1461.747) / (1 - (861.719 + 465.817) / 1445.984)
=0.087244 / 0.081915
=1.0651

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
=4203.09 / 3596.179
=1.1688

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))
=(39.281 / (39.281 + 465.817)) / (42.639 / (42.639 + 455.36))
=0.077769 / 0.085621
=0.9083

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 / 4203.09) / (0 / 3596.179)
=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)
=((427.411 + 476.573) / 1461.747) / ((486.967 + 435.865) / 1445.984)
=0.618427 / 0.638203
=0.969

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
=(82.576 - 0 - 59.217) / 1461.747
=0.01598

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.

NEXTAGE Co has a M-score of -1.78 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 -1.77 mean?
NEXTAGE Co (NXAGF) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.77 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on NEXTAGE Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NEXTAGE Co ranks #1135 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 89.1%.
Is NEXTAGE Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
NEXTAGE Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.77. Based on the distribution chart, NEXTAGE Co ranks #1135 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NEXTAGE Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NEXTAGE Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, NEXTAGE Co ranks #1135 out of 1274 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places NEXTAGE 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 NEXTAGE Co and its competitors. NEXTAGE Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NEXTAGE Co stock overvalued right now?
NEXTAGE Co (NXAGF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -1.77. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.89, compared to a current price of $23.11 — trading 36.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.77. NEXTAGE Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 6 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 NEXTAGE Co (NXAGF), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.77 as of Jul. 15, 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 NEXTAGE Co (NXAGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NEXTAGE Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $23.11 is trading 36.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.89.

Key valuation signals for NXAGF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.77
  • GF Value™: $16.89 vs. price of $23.11 (36.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 6 warning signs

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


NEXTAGE Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 3186:Japan
Address 1-26-8 Aoi Higashi-ku, Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya, JPN, 461-0004
NEXTAGE Co Ltd is principally engaged in the dealing of used cars. It is primarily involved in operation, maintenance, insurance agency and automobile dealing of retails used domestic cars as well as sells imported cars and SUV/vans. In addition, the company operates an automobile maintenance business.
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