Chugai Mining Co (TSE:1491) Beneish M-Score: -2.20 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


TSE:1491 Chugai Mining Co Ltd TSE:1491
70 GF Score
Price 円726.00
GF Value 円1,823.25
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Chugai Mining Co Beneish M-Score?

Chugai Mining Co TSE:1491 +0.41% 70 Beneish M-Score is -2.20 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:1491 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,823.25 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 681 Metals & Mining companies, Chugai Mining Co ranks worse than 54.48% 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 -2.2 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:1491' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.03   Med: -2.18   Max: 0.46
Current: -2.2

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Chugai Mining Co was 0.46. The lowest was -3.03. And the median was -2.18.


Chugai Mining Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chugai Mining 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.

Chugai Mining Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Chugai Mining 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 -2.44 -0.19 -2.35 -2.16 -2.20

Chugai Mining Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 -2.16 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.20

TSE:1491 vs NEM, AU: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Chugai Mining 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.


Chugai Mining Co Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Chugai Mining Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Chugai Mining 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 Chugai Mining 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 * 0.3597+0.528 * 1.3408+0.404 * 1.6613+0.892 * 1.7351+0.115 * 1.2083
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.061867-0.327 * 0.9179
=-2.20

* 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555 Mil.
Revenue was 円281,692 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円5,080 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円13,259 Mil.
Total Assets was 円17,571 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,526 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円117 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円6,005 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,917 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,514 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円2,601 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円889 Mil.
Revenue was 円162,345 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,925 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円13,127 Mil.
Total Assets was 円16,526 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円2,955 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円119 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円6,940 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,178 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)
=(554.916 / 281692.181) / (889.126 / 162345.165)
=0.00197 / 0.005477
=0.3597

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)
=(3925.129 / 162345.165) / (5079.818 / 281692.181)
=0.024178 / 0.018033
=1.3408

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 - (13258.979 + 3526.173) / 17570.586) / (1 - (13126.548 + 2954.652) / 16525.875)
=0.044702 / 0.026908
=1.6613

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
=281692.181 / 162345.165
=1.7351

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))
=(118.845 / (118.845 + 2954.652)) / (116.58 / (116.58 + 3526.173))
=0.038668 / 0.032003
=1.2083

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 / 281692.181) / (0 / 162345.165)
=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)
=((1917.227 + 6004.825) / 17570.586) / ((1177.532 + 6940.037) / 16525.875)
=0.45087 / 0.491204
=0.9179

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
=(1513.705 - 0 - 2600.737) / 17570.586
=-0.061867

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.

Chugai Mining Co has a M-score of -2.20 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 -2.20 mean?
Chugai Mining Co (TSE:1491) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.20 as of Jul. 12, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Chugai Mining Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chugai Mining Co ranks #371 out of 681 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is Chugai Mining Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Chugai Mining Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.20. Based on the distribution chart, Chugai Mining Co ranks #371 out of 681 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chugai Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chugai Mining Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Chugai Mining Co ranks #371 out of 681 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Chugai Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Chugai Mining Co and its competitors. Chugai Mining Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chugai Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugai Mining Co (TSE:1491) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,823.25, compared to a current price of 円726.00 — trading 60.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.20. Chugai Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Chugai Mining Co (TSE:1491), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.20 as of Jul. 12, 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 Chugai Mining Co (TSE:1491) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugai Mining Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円726.00 is trading 60.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,823.25. GuruFocus considers Chugai Mining Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1491:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.20
  • GF Value™: 円1,823.25 vs. price of 円726.00 (60.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1491 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chugai Mining Co Business Description

Address Marunouchi Building 12F, Tokyo, JPN
Chugai Mining Co Ltd is a Japanese company which is engaged in the collecting, refining, retailing, and processing precious metals. It is also engaged in trading, brokering, and leasing of real estate. In addition, the company is involved in the designing, manufacturing, the wholesale and retail sale of licensed merchandise.
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