Tosoh (TOSCF) Beneish M-Score: -2.68 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


TOSCF Tosoh Corp TOSCF
75 GF Score
Price $16.00
GF Value $13.33
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Tosoh Beneish M-Score?

Tosoh TOSCF 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.68 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates TOSCF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,529 Chemicals companies, Tosoh ranks better than 65.47% 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 -2.68 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TOSCF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.01   Med: -2.61   Max: -1.91
Current: -2.68

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tosoh was -1.91. The lowest was -3.01. And the median was -2.61.


Tosoh Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tosoh'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.

Tosoh Beneish M-Score Chart

Tosoh 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 -2.36 -1.91 -2.67 -2.68 0.00

Tosoh 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 -2.68 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

TOSCF vs DOW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Tosoh'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.


Tosoh Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tosoh's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tosoh 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 Tosoh 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 * 1.0238+0.528 * 0.9517+0.404 * 1.1331+0.892 * 0.9009+0.115 * 1.0029
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.05177-0.327 * 1.0889
=-2.79

* 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 $1,831 Mil.
Revenue was $6,427 Mil.
Gross Profit was $1,645 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $5,029 Mil.
Total Assets was $8,879 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $2,670 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $303 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $2,234 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $531 Mil.
Net Income was $262 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $722 Mil.
Total Receivables was $1,985 Mil.
Revenue was $7,134 Mil.
Gross Profit was $1,738 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $5,061 Mil.
Total Assets was $8,905 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $2,800 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $319 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $2,237 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $309 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)
=(1831.044 / 6427.399) / (1985.105 / 7134.034)
=0.284881 / 0.278258
=1.0238

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)
=(1737.624 / 7134.034) / (1644.949 / 6427.399)
=0.243568 / 0.255928
=0.9517

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 - (5029.32 + 2670.455) / 8879.04) / (1 - (5061.017 + 2799.844) / 8904.598)
=0.132814 / 0.117213
=1.1331

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
=6427.399 / 7134.034
=0.9009

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))
=(318.722 / (318.722 + 2799.844)) / (303.001 / (303.001 + 2670.455))
=0.102201 / 0.101902
=1.0029

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 / 6427.399) / (0 / 7134.034)
=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)
=((530.82 + 2234.163) / 8879.04) / ((309.27 + 2237.343) / 8904.598)
=0.311406 / 0.285989
=1.0889

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
=(262.253 - 0 - 721.919) / 8879.04
=-0.05177

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.

Tosoh has a M-score of -2.79 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 -2.68 mean?
Tosoh (TOSCF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.68 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tosoh and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tosoh ranks #528 out of 1529 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is Tosoh's Beneish M-Score too high?
Tosoh's current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. Based on the distribution chart, Tosoh ranks #528 out of 1529 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tosoh has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tosoh's Beneish M-Score compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tosoh ranks #528 out of 1529 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Tosoh 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Tosoh and its competitors. Tosoh's current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tosoh stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tosoh (TOSCF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.33, compared to a current price of $16.00 — trading 20% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. Tosoh's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 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 Tosoh (TOSCF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.68 as of Jun. 24, 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 Tosoh (TOSCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tosoh stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.00 is trading 20% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.33. GuruFocus considers Tosoh to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TOSCF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.68
  • GF Value™: $13.33 vs. price of $16.00 (20% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Tosoh Business Description

Address 4560 Kaiseicho, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Shunan, JPN, 746-8501
Tosoh Corp manufactures and sells a variety of petrochemicals, plastics, and chemical-based products. The firm organizes itself into five segments. The Chlor-alkali segment produces caustic soda and vinyl chloride monomer. The Engineering segment handles manufacturing, sales, construction, repair, and water treatment equipment. The Functional Products segment covers inorganic and organic fine chemicals, diagnostic and metrology products, and electronic materials such as fused silica and sputtering targets. The Petrochemical segment includes olefins like ethylene and propylene, polyethylene products, and resins. The Others segment comprises transportation, warehousing, inspection, analysis, and information processing services. It generates majority of its revenue from Chlor-alkali segment.
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