SEOTF (Seino Holdings Co) Beneish M-Score: -2.66 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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GF Value $18.68
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What is Seino Holdings Co Beneish M-Score?

Seino Holdings Co SEOTF 89 Beneish M-Score is -2.66 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates SEOTF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.68. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, Seino Holdings Co ranks better than 57.25% 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 -2.66 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

SEOTF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.81   Med: -2.66   Max: -2.48
Current: -2.66

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Seino Holdings Co was -2.48. The lowest was -2.81. And the median was -2.66.


Seino Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Seino Holdings 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.

Seino Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Seino Holdings 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 -2.71 -2.61 -2.67 -2.81 -2.66

Seino Holdings 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 -2.81 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.66

SEOTF vs ODFL, XPO, SAIA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, Seino Holdings 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.


Seino Holdings Co Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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Seino Holdings 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 Seino Holdings 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 * 0.8316+0.528 * 0.9764+0.404 * 1.0954+0.892 * 1.0356+0.115 * 0.9409
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9179+4.679 * -0.041708-0.327 * 0.8699
=-2.72

* 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 $690 Mil.
Revenue was $5,123 Mil.
Gross Profit was $616 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,448 Mil.
Total Assets was $4,979 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $2,736 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $181 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $10 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $818 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $520 Mil.
Net Income was $149 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $357 Mil.
Total Receivables was $801 Mil.
Revenue was $4,947 Mil.
Gross Profit was $581 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,567 Mil.
Total Assets was $5,171 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $2,850 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $176 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $10 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,558 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $39 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)
=(689.823 / 5123.211) / (800.986 / 4946.927)
=0.134647 / 0.161916
=0.8316

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)
=(581.077 / 4946.927) / (616.305 / 5123.211)
=0.117462 / 0.120297
=0.9764

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 - (1448.072 + 2735.73) / 4978.904) / (1 - (1567.039 + 2850.489) / 5171.424)
=0.159694 / 0.145781
=1.0954

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
=5123.211 / 4946.927
=1.0356

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))
=(176.395 / (176.395 + 2850.489)) / (180.631 / (180.631 + 2735.73))
=0.058276 / 0.061937
=0.9409

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)
=(9.793 / 5123.211) / (10.298 / 4946.927)
=0.001911 / 0.002082
=0.9179

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)
=((520.397 + 817.606) / 4978.904) / ((39.414 + 1558.129) / 5171.424)
=0.268734 / 0.308917
=0.8699

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
=(148.964 - 0 - 356.624) / 4978.904
=-0.041708

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.

Seino Holdings Co has a M-score of -2.72 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 -2.66 mean?
Seino Holdings Co (SEOTF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.66 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Seino Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Seino Holdings Co ranks #413 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 42.8%.
Is Seino Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Seino Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. Based on the distribution chart, Seino Holdings Co ranks #413 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Seino Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seino Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score compare to ODFL and XPO?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Seino Holdings Co ranks #413 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Seino Holdings Co in the upper 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 Seino Holdings Co and its competitors. Seino Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seino Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Seino Holdings Co (SEOTF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.66. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.68, compared to a current price of $15.84 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. Seino Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Seino Holdings Co (SEOTF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.66 as of Jun. 24, 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 Seino Holdings Co (SEOTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seino Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $15.84 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.68.

Key valuation signals for SEOTF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.66
  • GF Value™: $18.68 vs. price of $15.84 (15.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Seino Holdings Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 9076:JapanXSE:Germany
Address 1 Taguchicho, Gifu Prefecture, Ogaki, JPN, 503-8501
Seino Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in transportation, logistics, automobile sales, goods sales, and real estate leasing. The company operates through four segments. The Transportation Business focuses on small-lot commercial cargo such as home delivery, moving, and chartering, along with freight transport using air, rail, and sea. It also provides warehousing, air transport agency, and non-life insurance agency services. The Automobile Sales Business deals in the sales and repair of trucks, passenger cars, and auto parts. The Goods Sales Business handles fuel, paper, and other products. The Real Estate Leasing Business manages subsidiaries engaged in leasing and the effective utilization of real estate assets. It generates majority revenue from Transportation business.
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