Nakamichi leasing Co (SSE:8594) Beneish M-Score: -2.57 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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SSE:8594 Nakamichi leasing Co Ltd SSE:8594
66 GF Score
Price 円676.00
GF Value 円675.82
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Nakamichi leasing Co Beneish M-Score?

Nakamichi leasing Co SSE:8594 -0.44% 66 Beneish M-Score is -2.57 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates SSE:8594 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円675.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 487 Credit Services companies, Nakamichi leasing Co ranks better than 73.31% 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 -2.57 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

SSE:8594' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.57   Med: -2.3   Max: -1.9
Current: -2.57

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Nakamichi leasing Co was -1.90. The lowest was -2.57. And the median was -2.30.


Nakamichi leasing Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nakamichi leasing 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.

Nakamichi leasing Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Nakamichi leasing Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.90 -2.10 -2.33 -2.48 -2.57

Nakamichi leasing Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.57 0.00

SSE:8594 vs V, MA, AXP: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Nakamichi leasing 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.


Nakamichi leasing Co Beneish M-Score vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Nakamichi leasing Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nakamichi leasing 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 Nakamichi leasing 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 * 1.0084+0.528 * 0.8933+0.404 * 1.0352+0.892 * 1.0342+0.115 * 1.0012
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0841+4.679 * -0.014935-0.327 * 0.992
=-2.57

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円30,664 Mil.
Revenue was 円51,234 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円4,655 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円125,737 Mil.
Total Assets was 円153,398 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円17,673 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,161 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円84 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円50,145 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円70,623 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,109 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円3,400 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円29,404 Mil.
Revenue was 円49,540 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円4,021 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円130,219 Mil.
Total Assets was 円158,623 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円18,428 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,212 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円75 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円47,501 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円78,383 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)
=(30663.698 / 51233.506) / (29403.8 / 49540.252)
=0.598509 / 0.593534
=1.0084

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)
=(4020.94 / 49540.252) / (4654.814 / 51233.506)
=0.081165 / 0.090855
=0.8933

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 - (125737.415 + 17673.45) / 153398.09) / (1 - (130219.21 + 18427.556) / 158622.881)
=0.065107 / 0.062892
=1.0352

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
=51233.506 / 49540.252
=1.0342

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))
=(1212.05 / (1212.05 + 18427.556)) / (1160.945 / (1160.945 + 17673.45))
=0.061715 / 0.06164
=1.0012

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)
=(83.896 / 51233.506) / (74.832 / 49540.252)
=0.001638 / 0.001511
=1.0841

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)
=((70623.136 + 50145.181) / 153398.09) / ((78383.468 + 47500.64) / 158622.881)
=0.787287 / 0.793606
=0.992

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
=(1108.99 - 0 - 3399.943) / 153398.09
=-0.014935

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.

Nakamichi leasing Co has a M-score of -2.57 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 -2.57 mean?
Nakamichi leasing Co (SSE:8594) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.57 as of Jul. 22, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Nakamichi leasing Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nakamichi leasing Co ranks #130 out of 487 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 26.7%.
Is Nakamichi leasing Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Nakamichi leasing Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. Based on the distribution chart, Nakamichi leasing Co ranks #130 out of 487 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nakamichi leasing Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nakamichi leasing Co's Beneish M-Score compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Nakamichi leasing Co ranks #130 out of 487 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Nakamichi leasing 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 Credit Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Credit Services 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 Nakamichi leasing Co and its competitors. Nakamichi leasing Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nakamichi leasing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nakamichi leasing Co (SSE:8594) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円675.82, compared to a current price of 円676.00 — trading 0% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. Nakamichi leasing Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 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 Nakamichi leasing Co (SSE:8594), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.57 as of Jul. 22, 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 Nakamichi leasing Co (SSE:8594) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nakamichi leasing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円676.00 is trading 0% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円675.82. GuruFocus considers Nakamichi leasing Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SSE:8594:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.57
  • GF Value™: 円675.82 vs. price of 円676.00 (0% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SSE:8594 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nakamichi leasing Co Business Description

Address 1-3-3 Higashi Kita-Ichijo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, JPN, 060-8539
Nakamichi leasing Co Ltd is a Japanese firm which provides general leasing services. It offers finance lease, deferred payment sale (installment) transaction, car and automobile leasing, and financing activities. It has a space system which provides rental service and it also provides comprehensive energy conservation service.
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