Giken Holdings Co (TSE:1443) Beneish M-Score: -2.54 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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TSE:1443 Giken Holdings Co Ltd TSE:1443
66 GF Score
Price 円254.00
GF Value 円185.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Giken Holdings Co Beneish M-Score?

Giken Holdings Co TSE:1443 +0.79% 66 Beneish M-Score is -2.54 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:1443 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円185.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,699 Construction companies, Giken Holdings Co ranks better than 54.21% 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 -2.54 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:1443' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.84   Med: -2.54   Max: -0.91
Current: -2.54

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Giken Holdings Co was -0.91. The lowest was -2.84. And the median was -2.54.


Giken Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Giken Holdings 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.

Giken Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Giken Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.25 -2.84 -2.74 -2.32 -2.54

Giken Holdings Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -2.74 0.00 -2.32 0.00 -2.54

TSE:1443 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Giken Holdings 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.


Giken Holdings Co Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Giken Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Giken Holdings 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 Giken Holdings 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 * 0.8393+0.528 * 0.954+0.404 * 1.266+0.892 * 0.9529+0.115 * 1.5142
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.017252-0.327 * 0.7941
=-2.54

* 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 円1,340 Mil.
Revenue was 円4,675 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,296 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,573 Mil.
Total Assets was 円18,276 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円6,191 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円110 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,477 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,037 Mil.
Net Income was 円614 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円929 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,676 Mil.
Revenue was 円4,906 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,298 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円4,083 Mil.
Total Assets was 円16,165 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円6,135 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円166 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,261 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,767 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)
=(1339.954 / 4675.11) / (1675.609 / 4906.44)
=0.286614 / 0.341512
=0.8393

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)
=(1297.563 / 4906.44) / (1295.997 / 4675.11)
=0.264461 / 0.277212
=0.954

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 - (3573.213 + 6191.138) / 18276.139) / (1 - (4082.888 + 6135.17) / 16164.939)
=0.465732 / 0.367888
=1.266

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
=4675.11 / 4906.44
=0.9529

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))
=(166.005 / (166.005 + 6135.17)) / (109.628 / (109.628 + 6191.138))
=0.026345 / 0.017399
=1.5142

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 / 4675.11) / (0 / 4906.44)
=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)
=((2037.03 + 2476.53) / 18276.139) / ((2766.632 + 2260.66) / 16164.939)
=0.246965 / 0.311
=0.7941

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
=(613.538 - 0 - 928.842) / 18276.139
=-0.017252

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.

Giken Holdings Co has a M-score of -2.54 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 -2.54 mean?
Giken Holdings Co (TSE:1443) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.54 as of Jul. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Giken Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Giken Holdings Co ranks #778 out of 1699 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is Giken Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Giken Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Based on the distribution chart, Giken Holdings Co ranks #778 out of 1699 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Giken Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Giken Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Giken Holdings Co ranks #778 out of 1699 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Giken Holdings 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Giken Holdings Co and its competitors. Giken Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Giken Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Giken Holdings Co (TSE:1443) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円185.24, compared to a current price of 円254.00 — trading 37.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Giken Holdings 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 Giken Holdings Co (TSE:1443), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.54 as of Jul. 16, 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 Giken Holdings Co (TSE:1443) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Giken Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円254.00 is trading 37.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円185.24. GuruFocus considers Giken Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1443:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.54
  • GF Value™: 円185.24 vs. price of 円254.00 (37.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1443 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Giken Holdings Co Business Description

Address 17 Higashimatsushitacho, 6th Floor, Head Office Building, Freesia, Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 166-0004
Giken Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in the business management of subsidiaries and other industries involved in civil engineering related business, construction, and formwork lending-related business.
66GF Score

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