Sumiseki Holdings (TSE:1514) Beneish M-Score: -4.05 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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TSE:1514 Sumiseki Holdings Inc TSE:1514
61 GF Score
Price 円560.00
GF Value 円576.49
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sumiseki Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Sumiseki Holdings TSE:1514 -4.11% 61 Beneish M-Score is -4.05 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:1514 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円576.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 120 Other Energy Sources companies, Sumiseki Holdings ranks better than 91.67% 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 -4.05 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:1514' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.05   Med: -2.71   Max: 0.2
Current: -4.05

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sumiseki Holdings was 0.20. The lowest was -4.05. And the median was -2.71.


Sumiseki Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sumiseki Holdings'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.

Sumiseki Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Sumiseki Holdings 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 -1.57 0.20 -3.86 -1.76 -4.05

Sumiseki Holdings 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 -1.76 0.00 0.00 0.00 -4.05

TSE:1514 vs CNR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Sumiseki Holdings'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.


Sumiseki Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Sumiseki Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sumiseki Holdings 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 Sumiseki Holdings 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 * 0.9704+0.528 * 0.6915+0.404 * 1.3658+0.892 * 1.0384+0.115 * 0.9044
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.059489-0.327 * 4.9067
=-4.05

* 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1,841 Mil.
Revenue was 円10,658 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,943 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円22,945 Mil.
Total Assets was 円32,191 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円4,858 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円139 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,295 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円16 Mil.
Net Income was 円2,638 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円4,553 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,827 Mil.
Revenue was 円10,264 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,294 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円21,227 Mil.
Total Assets was 円29,047 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円4,921 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円127 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円396 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円29 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)
=(1841 / 10658) / (1827 / 10264)
=0.172734 / 0.178001
=0.9704

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)
=(1294 / 10264) / (1943 / 10658)
=0.126072 / 0.182304
=0.6915

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 - (22945 + 4858) / 32191) / (1 - (21227 + 4921) / 29047)
=0.136311 / 0.099804
=1.3658

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
=10658 / 10264
=1.0384

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))
=(127 / (127 + 4921)) / (139 / (139 + 4858))
=0.025158 / 0.027817
=0.9044

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 / 10658) / (0 / 10264)
=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)
=((16 + 2295) / 32191) / ((29 + 396) / 29047)
=0.07179 / 0.014631
=4.9067

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
=(2638 - 0 - 4553) / 32191
=-0.059489

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.

Sumiseki Holdings has a M-score of -4.05 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 -4.05 mean?
Sumiseki Holdings (TSE:1514) has a Beneish M-Score of -4.05 as of Jul. 17, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sumiseki Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumiseki Holdings ranks #10 out of 120 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is Sumiseki Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Sumiseki Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -4.05. Based on the distribution chart, Sumiseki Holdings ranks #10 out of 120 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sumiseki Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumiseki Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to CNR?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Sumiseki Holdings ranks #10 out of 120 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sumiseki Holdings in the top 8% 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 Other Energy Sources company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Other Energy Sources 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 Sumiseki Holdings and its competitors. Sumiseki Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -4.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumiseki Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumiseki Holdings (TSE:1514) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円576.49, compared to a current price of 円560.00 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -4.05. Sumiseki Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 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 Sumiseki Holdings (TSE:1514), the current Beneish M-Score is -4.05 as of Jul. 17, 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 Sumiseki Holdings (TSE:1514) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumiseki Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円560.00 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円576.49. GuruFocus considers Sumiseki Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1514:

  • Beneish M-Score: -4.05
  • GF Value™: 円576.49 vs. price of 円560.00 (2.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1514 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sumiseki Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges SMSKF:USA
Address 1-7-14 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-0003
Sumiseki Holdings Inc is engaged in management planning and management of group companies conducting purchase and sale of coal. The company is also engaged in business of manufacturing and selling materials like artificial diamonds, collecting crushed stones, processing and selling, and investing in overseas coal companies.
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