Takamatsu Construction Group Co (TSE:1762) Beneish M-Score: -2.08 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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TSE:1762 Takamatsu Construction Group Co Ltd TSE:1762
85 GF Score
Price 円3,730.00
GF Value 円3,395.00
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Takamatsu Construction Group Co Beneish M-Score?

Takamatsu Construction Group Co TSE:1762 +2.33% 85 Beneish M-Score is -2.08 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:1762 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,395.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,699 Construction companies, Takamatsu Construction Group Co ranks worse than 73.98% 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 -2.08 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:1762' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.87   Med: -2.26   Max: -2.01
Current: -2.08

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Takamatsu Construction Group Co was -2.01. The lowest was -2.87. And the median was -2.26.


Takamatsu Construction Group Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Takamatsu Construction Group 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.

Takamatsu Construction Group Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Takamatsu Construction Group Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
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Takamatsu Construction Group 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 -2.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.08

TSE:1762 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Takamatsu Construction Group 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.


Takamatsu Construction Group Co Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Takamatsu Construction Group Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Takamatsu Construction Group 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 Takamatsu Construction Group 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 * 1.1242+0.528 * 0.8341+0.404 * 0.9488+0.892 * 1.0317+0.115 * 0.9016
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.089965-0.327 * 1.1237
=-2.08

* 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129,855 Mil.
Revenue was 円357,675 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円55,196 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円246,602 Mil.
Total Assets was 円314,734 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円46,452 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,456 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円148,016 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円5,000 Mil.
Net Income was 円11,426 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-16,889 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円111,959 Mil.
Revenue was 円346,685 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円44,626 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円203,327 Mil.
Total Assets was 円269,725 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円46,815 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,220 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円111,695 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円5,000 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)
=(129855 / 357675) / (111959 / 346685)
=0.363053 / 0.322942
=1.1242

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)
=(44626 / 346685) / (55196 / 357675)
=0.128722 / 0.154319
=0.8341

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 - (246602 + 46452) / 314734) / (1 - (203327 + 46815) / 269725)
=0.068884 / 0.072604
=0.9488

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
=357675 / 346685
=1.0317

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))
=(2220 / (2220 + 46815)) / (2456 / (2456 + 46452))
=0.045274 / 0.050217
=0.9016

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 / 357675) / (0 / 346685)
=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)
=((5000 + 148016) / 314734) / ((5000 + 111695) / 269725)
=0.486176 / 0.432644
=1.1237

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
=(11426 - 0 - -16889) / 314734
=0.089965

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.

Takamatsu Construction Group Co has a M-score of -2.08 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 -2.08 mean?
Takamatsu Construction Group Co (TSE:1762) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.08 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Takamatsu Construction Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Takamatsu Construction Group Co ranks #1257 out of 1699 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 74%.
Is Takamatsu Construction Group Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Takamatsu Construction Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.08. Based on the distribution chart, Takamatsu Construction Group Co ranks #1257 out of 1699 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Takamatsu Construction Group Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Takamatsu Construction Group Co's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Takamatsu Construction Group Co ranks #1257 out of 1699 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Takamatsu Construction Group 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 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 Takamatsu Construction Group Co and its competitors. Takamatsu Construction Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Takamatsu Construction Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takamatsu Construction Group Co (TSE:1762) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,395.00, compared to a current price of 円3,730.00 — trading 9.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.08. Takamatsu Construction Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Takamatsu Construction Group Co (TSE:1762), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.08 as of Jul. 21, 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 Takamatsu Construction Group Co (TSE:1762) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takamatsu Construction Group Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,730.00 is trading 9.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,395.00. GuruFocus considers Takamatsu Construction Group Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1762:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.08
  • GF Value™: 円3,395.00 vs. price of 円3,730.00 (9.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1762 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Takamatsu Construction Group Co Business Description

Address 1-2-3 Shinkitano, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, JPN, 532-0025
Takamatsu Construction Group Co Ltd is a Japan-based company, engages in the construction business. It operates through the following business division Construction business, Civil Engineering business, and Real Estate business. The Construction division offers general construction, remodeling, and renovation of residential and commercial buildings, and warehouses. The Civil Engineering division deals with the construction, repair, and maintenance of bridges, highways, tunnels, roads, and sewage systems. The Real Estate division offers real estate development, sales, leasing, and management.
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