TKGSF (Tokyo Gas Co) Beneish M-Score: -2.83 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


TKGSF Tokyo Gas Co Ltd TKGSF
75 GF Score
Price $39.85
GF Value $31.96
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Tokyo Gas Co Beneish M-Score?

Tokyo Gas Co TKGSF 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.83 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TKGSF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 485 Utilities - Regulated companies, Tokyo Gas Co ranks better than 77.73% 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 -2.83 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TKGSF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.18   Med: -2.68   Max: -1.67
Current: -2.83

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tokyo Gas Co was -1.67. The lowest was -3.18. And the median was -2.68.


Tokyo Gas Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tokyo Gas 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 Gas Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Tokyo Gas 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 -1.67 -2.34 -2.39 -2.71 -2.83

Tokyo Gas 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 -2.71 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.83

TKGSF vs ATO, NI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Tokyo Gas 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 Gas Co Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Tokyo Gas Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tokyo Gas 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 Gas 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 * 0.8934+0.528 * 0.861+0.404 * 1.0492+0.892 * 1.0099+0.115 * 0.9806
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.057802-0.327 * 0.9901
=-2.89

* 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 $2,673 Mil.
Revenue was $17,864 Mil.
Gross Profit was $3,197 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $6,521 Mil.
Total Assets was $24,529 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $8,967 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1,666 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $4,432 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $7,156 Mil.
Net Income was $1,430 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $2,847 Mil.
Total Receivables was $2,962 Mil.
Revenue was $17,690 Mil.
Gross Profit was $2,725 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $7,025 Mil.
Total Assets was $25,863 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $9,753 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $1,770 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $4,094 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $8,246 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)
=(2672.616 / 17864.26) / (2962.164 / 17689.866)
=0.149607 / 0.16745
=0.8934

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)
=(2725.356 / 17689.866) / (3196.662 / 17864.26)
=0.154063 / 0.178942
=0.861

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 - (6521.12 + 8967.071) / 24528.622) / (1 - (7025.002 + 9752.867) / 25863.109)
=0.368567 / 0.351282
=1.0492

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
=17864.26 / 17689.866
=1.0099

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))
=(1770.067 / (1770.067 + 9752.867)) / (1665.582 / (1665.582 + 8967.071))
=0.153613 / 0.156648
=0.9806

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 / 17864.26) / (0 / 17689.866)
=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)
=((7155.632 + 4431.643) / 24528.622) / ((8246.43 + 4093.813) / 25863.109)
=0.472398 / 0.477137
=0.9901

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
=(1429.627 - 0 - 2847.424) / 24528.622
=-0.057802

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 Gas Co has a M-score of -2.89 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 -2.83 mean?
Tokyo Gas Co (TKGSF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.83 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tokyo Gas Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tokyo Gas Co ranks #108 out of 485 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is Tokyo Gas Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Tokyo Gas Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. Based on the distribution chart, Tokyo Gas Co ranks #108 out of 485 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tokyo Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tokyo Gas Co's Beneish M-Score compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Tokyo Gas Co ranks #108 out of 485 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Tokyo Gas Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Gas Co and its competitors. Tokyo Gas Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tokyo Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tokyo Gas Co (TKGSF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.96, compared to a current price of $39.85 — trading 24.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. Tokyo Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Gas Co (TKGSF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.83 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 Tokyo Gas Co (TKGSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tokyo Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $39.85 is trading 24.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.96. GuruFocus considers Tokyo Gas Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TKGSF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.83
  • GF Value™: $31.96 vs. price of $39.85 (24.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Tokyo Gas Co Business Description

Address 1-5-20 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-8527
Tokyo Gas Co Ltd is a Japanese utility company involved in the production, generation, and supply of natural gas and electricity. Tokyo Gas segments its operations into Gas, Electric Power, Overseas, and Other business units. The company's Gas division generates the vast majority of its total revenue through the supply and sale of natural gas to, namely, the Tokyo metropolitan area and other Japanese urban areas. Tokyo Gas' supply of natural gas is fairly evenly distributed amongst residential, commercial, industrial, and power generation customers. The company's Electric Power business also represents a significant income stream. This division operates a portfolio of cogeneration and natural gas-fired thermal power plants primarily located in the Tokyo area.
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