Tokyo Metro Co (STU:XO7) Beneish M-Score: -2.59 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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What is Tokyo Metro Co Beneish M-Score?

Tokyo Metro Co STU:XO7 -1.17% 25 Beneish M-Score is -2.59 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:XO7 with a GF Score™ of 25/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, Tokyo Metro Co ranks worse than 50.31% 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 -2.59 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STU:XO7' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.59   Med: -2.59   Max: -2.59
Current: -2.59

During the past 4 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tokyo Metro Co was -2.59. The lowest was -2.59. And the median was -2.59.


Tokyo Metro Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tokyo Metro 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.

Tokyo Metro Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Tokyo Metro Co Annual Data
Trend Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 -2.59 -2.59

Tokyo Metro Co Quarterly Data
Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 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 -2.59 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.59

STU:XO7 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Tokyo Metro 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.


Tokyo Metro Co Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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Tokyo Metro 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 Tokyo Metro 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 * 1.0213+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.0103+0.892 * 0.9098+0.115 * 0.9877
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.036513-0.327 * 0.9912
=-2.71

* 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 €246 Mil.
Revenue was €2,303 Mil.
Gross Profit was €2,303 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,700 Mil.
Total Assets was €11,159 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €8,516 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €403 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,026 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €5,603 Mil.
Net Income was €322 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €729 Mil.
Total Receivables was €265 Mil.
Revenue was €2,531 Mil.
Gross Profit was €2,531 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,964 Mil.
Total Assets was €12,596 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €9,579 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €447 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,054 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €6,494 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)
=(245.911 / 2302.634) / (264.659 / 2530.865)
=0.106796 / 0.104573
=1.0213

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)
=(2530.865 / 2530.865) / (2302.634 / 2302.634)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (1700.48 + 8516.153) / 11159.379) / (1 - (1963.755 + 9578.906) / 12595.897)
=0.08448 / 0.083617
=1.0103

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
=2302.634 / 2530.865
=0.9098

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))
=(447.422 / (447.422 + 9578.906)) / (402.953 / (402.953 + 8516.153))
=0.044625 / 0.045179
=0.9877

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 / 2302.634) / (0 / 2530.865)
=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)
=((5602.851 + 1025.532) / 11159.379) / ((6494.211 + 1053.807) / 12595.897)
=0.593974 / 0.599244
=0.9912

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
=(321.698 - 0 - 729.165) / 11159.379
=-0.036513

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.

Tokyo Metro Co has a M-score of -2.71 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 -2.59 mean?
Tokyo Metro Co (STU:XO7) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.59 as of Jul. 22, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tokyo Metro Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tokyo Metro Co ranks #486 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is Tokyo Metro Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Tokyo Metro Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. Based on the distribution chart, Tokyo Metro Co ranks #486 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tokyo Metro Co has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tokyo Metro Co's Beneish M-Score compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Tokyo Metro Co ranks #486 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Tokyo Metro 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 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 Tokyo Metro Co and its competitors. Tokyo Metro Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tokyo Metro Co stock overvalued right now?
Tokyo Metro Co (STU:XO7) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.59. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. Tokyo Metro Co's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 3 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 Tokyo Metro Co (STU:XO7), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.59 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.

Tokyo Metro Co Business Description

Other Exchanges TKMTY:USA9023:Japan
Address 19-6 Higashiueno 3-chome, Taito-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 110-8614
Tokyo Metro Co Ltd is engaged in the transportation, real estate, distribution, and advertising businesses. The Transportation segment operates and manages a subway network of nine lines mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan area. The Real Estate segment develops and rents office buildings and hotels, such as Shibuya Mark City, along railway lines. The Distribution and Advertising segment operates commercial facilities like Echika at subway stations and handles advertising within stations and trains, as well as information and communication services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Transportation segment.
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