Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (TSE:1662) Beneish M-Score: -2.80 (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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TSE:1662 Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd TSE:1662
73 GF Score
Price 円1,740.00
GF Value 円1,150.43
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Beneish M-Score?

Japan Petroleum Exploration Co TSE:1662 +1.28% 73 Beneish M-Score is -2.80 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:1662 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,150.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 828 Oil & Gas companies, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co ranks better than 60.75% 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 -2.8 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:1662' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.15   Med: -2.72   Max: -2.22
Current: -2.8

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Japan Petroleum Exploration Co was -2.22. The lowest was -3.15. And the median was -2.72.


Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Petroleum Exploration 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.

Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Japan Petroleum Exploration 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 -2.32 -3.15 -2.66 -2.77 -2.80

Japan Petroleum Exploration 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 -2.77 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.80

TSE:1662 vs COP, EOG, FANG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Japan Petroleum Exploration 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.


Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Japan Petroleum Exploration 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 Japan Petroleum Exploration 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 * 1.0335+0.528 * 1.1302+0.404 * 1.1818+0.892 * 0.8747+0.115 * 1.6071
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2068+4.679 * -0.05745-0.327 * 1.4356
=-2.80

* 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40,280 Mil.
Revenue was 円340,336 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円76,741 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円155,359 Mil.
Total Assets was 円862,470 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円373,389 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円47,050 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円35,860 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円89,291 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円53,427 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円102,976 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円44,556 Mil.
Revenue was 円389,082 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円99,157 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円230,838 Mil.
Total Assets was 円681,598 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円227,589 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円49,906 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円33,972 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円49,152 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 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)
=(40280 / 340336) / (44556 / 389082)
=0.118354 / 0.114516
=1.0335

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)
=(99157 / 389082) / (76741 / 340336)
=0.254849 / 0.225486
=1.1302

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 - (155359 + 373389) / 862470) / (1 - (230838 + 227589) / 681598)
=0.386938 / 0.327423
=1.1818

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
=340336 / 389082
=0.8747

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))
=(49906 / (49906 + 227589)) / (47050 / (47050 + 373389))
=0.179845 / 0.111907
=1.6071

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)
=(35860 / 340336) / (33972 / 389082)
=0.105366 / 0.087313
=1.2068

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)
=((0 + 89291) / 862470) / ((0 + 49152) / 681598)
=0.103529 / 0.072113
=1.4356

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
=(53427 - 0 - 102976) / 862470
=-0.05745

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.

Japan Petroleum Exploration Co has a M-score of -2.80 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 -2.80 mean?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (TSE:1662) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.80 as of Aug. 08, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Japan Petroleum Exploration Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co ranks #325 out of 828 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 39.3%.
Is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.80. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co ranks #325 out of 828 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Beneish M-Score compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co ranks #325 out of 828 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Japan Petroleum Exploration 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Japan Petroleum Exploration Co and its competitors. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (TSE:1662) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,150.43, compared to a current price of 円1,740.00 — trading 51.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.80. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (TSE:1662), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.80 as of Aug. 08, 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 Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (TSE:1662) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,740.00 is trading 51.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,150.43. GuruFocus considers Japan Petroleum Exploration Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1662:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.80
  • GF Value™: 円1,150.43 vs. price of 円1,740.00 (51.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1662 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges JPTXF:USAJP9:Germany
Address Sapia Tower, 1-7-12, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0005
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd is a drilling and exploration company that specializes in the production of crude oil and liquefied natural gas. Majority of the company's revenue is derived from oil and gas fields in Japan, with additional production coming from various international positions. Japan Petroleum Exploration serves natural gas to electric power companies, local distribution companies, and various industrial users. It also supplies and sells crude oil to petroleum refiners and trading companies.
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