SUCEF (Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co) Beneish M-Score: -2.77 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


SUCEF Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co Ltd SUCEF
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Price $30.00
GF Value $20.83
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co Beneish M-Score?

Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co SUCEF +19.24% 72 Beneish M-Score is -2.77 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates SUCEF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 389 Building Materials companies, Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co ranks better than 68.12% 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 -2.77 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

SUCEF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.97   Med: -2.77   Max: -2.17
Current: -2.77

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co was -2.17. The lowest was -2.97. And the median was -2.77.


Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Osaka Cement 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.

Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Sumitomo Osaka Cement 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 -2.58 -2.17 -2.97 -2.82 -2.77

Sumitomo Osaka Cement 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 -2.82 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.77

SUCEF vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Sumitomo Osaka Cement 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 Osaka Cement Co Beneish M-Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sumitomo Osaka Cement 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 Sumitomo Osaka Cement 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 * 1.0112+0.528 * 0.901+0.404 * 1.0918+0.892 * 0.9574+0.115 * 0.9731
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.064438-0.327 * 1.002
=-2.83

* 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 $269 Mil.
Revenue was $1,410 Mil.
Gross Profit was $357 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $653 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,281 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1,225 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $149 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $544 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $327 Mil.
Net Income was $71 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $218 Mil.
Total Receivables was $278 Mil.
Revenue was $1,472 Mil.
Gross Profit was $336 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $699 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,368 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1,287 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $152 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $562 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $341 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)
=(268.7 / 1409.643) / (277.537 / 1472.35)
=0.190616 / 0.188499
=1.0112

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)
=(335.957 / 1472.35) / (357.008 / 1409.643)
=0.228177 / 0.253261
=0.901

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 - (653.222 + 1225.111) / 2281.156) / (1 - (698.676 + 1286.677) / 2368.407)
=0.176587 / 0.161735
=1.0918

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
=1409.643 / 1472.35
=0.9574

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))
=(151.646 / (151.646 + 1286.677)) / (148.863 / (148.863 + 1225.111))
=0.105433 / 0.108345
=0.9731

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 / 1409.643) / (0 / 1472.35)
=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)
=((327.32 + 544.168) / 2281.156) / ((341.231 + 561.81) / 2368.407)
=0.382038 / 0.381286
=1.002

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
=(70.669 - 0 - 217.661) / 2281.156
=-0.064438

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 Osaka Cement Co has a M-score of -2.83 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 -2.77 mean?
Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co (SUCEF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.77 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co ranks #124 out of 389 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 31.9%.
Is Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co ranks #124 out of 389 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co ranks #124 out of 389 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Sumitomo Osaka Cement 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 Building Materials company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Building Materials 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 Osaka Cement Co and its competitors. Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co (SUCEF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.83, compared to a current price of $30.00 — trading 44% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 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 Osaka Cement Co (SUCEF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.77 as of Jun. 25, 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 Osaka Cement Co (SUCEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $30.00 is trading 44% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.83. GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SUCEF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.77
  • GF Value™: $20.83 vs. price of $30.00 (44% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 5232:JapanSU2:Germany
Address 6-28, Rokubancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 102-8465
Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co Ltd is a producer of cement and cement-related products. The largest operating segment by revenue offers assorted cements, ready-mix concrete, cement-related solidification materials, supply of electrical power, and recycling of raw materials and fuel. Sumitomo Osaka Cement also supplies repairing and reinforcing products for concrete structures, mineral resources, optoelectronics, and advanced materials. Sumitomo's operation is focused on Japan, with nearly all its revenue generated in the Japan area.
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