Sumitomo Forestry CoSMFRF 87 Beneish M-Score is -2.34 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates SMFRF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 89 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks better than 58.43% 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 -2.34 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Forestry Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
SMFRF'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.74 Med: -2.39 Max: -2.19
Current: -2.34
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sumitomo Forestry Co was -2.19. The lowest was -2.74. And the median was -2.39.
Sumitomo Forestry Co Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Sumitomo Forestry Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Forestry 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.
SMFRF vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Sumitomo Forestry 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.
Sumitomo Forestry Co Beneish M-Score vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sumitomo Forestry Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Forestry Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Sumitomo Forestry 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 * 0.9226
+
0.528 * 1.0585
+
0.404 * 1.1253
+
0.892 * 1.0893
+
0.115 * 1.1291
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1
+
4.679 * 0.004662
-
0.327 * 1.0071
=
-2.36
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(236.447 / (236.447 + 1860.055))
/
(229.644 / (229.644 + 2069.448))
=
0.112782
/
0.099885
=
1.1291
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
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
=
(684.129 - 0
-
607.222)
/
16496.373
=
0.004662
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.
Sumitomo Forestry Co has a M-score of -2.36 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.34 as of Jun. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sumitomo Forestry Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #37 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 41.6%.
Is Sumitomo Forestry Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sumitomo Forestry Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.34. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #37 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Forestry Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Forestry Co's Beneish M-Score compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #37 out of 89 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Sumitomo Forestry 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Homebuilding & Construction 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co and its competitors. Sumitomo Forestry Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Forestry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.02, compared to a current price of $8.55 — trading 28.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.34. Sumitomo Forestry Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.34 as of Jun. 30, 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Forestry Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.55 is trading 28.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.02.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Forestry Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SMFRF:
Beneish M-Score: -2.34
GF Value™: $12.02 vs. price of $8.55 (28.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMFRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Forestry Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the timber, housing, and environmental businesses. The company operates through four reportable segments: Timber Building Materials Business, Housing Business, Construction and Real Estate Business, and Resources and Environment Business. The Timber Building Materials Business purchases, manufactures, and sells timber and building materials. The Housing Business handles housing construction, renovation, and real estate brokerage. The Construction and Real Estate Business develops condominiums, apartment buildings, and commercial complexes. The Resources and Environment Business focuses on renewable energy and forestry resource operations. It generates the majority of revenue from the Construction and real estate business segment.
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