Totetsu Kogyo Co (TSE:1835) Beneish M-Score: -2.17 (As of Aug. 28, 2026)

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TSE:1835 Totetsu Kogyo Co Ltd TSE:1835
75 GF Score
Price 円4,000.00
GF Value 円3,740.80
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Totetsu Kogyo Co Beneish M-Score?

Totetsu Kogyo Co TSE:1835 -0.50% 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.17 as of Aug. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:1835 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,740.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,706 Construction companies, Totetsu Kogyo Co ranks worse than 68.87% 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 -2.17 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:1835' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.99   Med: -2.23   Max: -1.8
Current: -2.17

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Totetsu Kogyo Co was -1.80. The lowest was -2.99. And the median was -2.23.


Totetsu Kogyo Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Totetsu Kogyo 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.

Totetsu Kogyo Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Totetsu Kogyo 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 -2.25 -1.80 -2.27 -2.21 -2.17

Totetsu Kogyo Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSE:1835 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Totetsu Kogyo 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.


Totetsu Kogyo Co Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Totetsu Kogyo 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 Totetsu Kogyo 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 * 1.0251+0.528 * 0.8947+0.404 * 1.3851+0.892 * 1.0186+0.115 * 0.9561
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.0373-0.327 * 0.9976
=-2.17

* 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121,605 Mil.
Revenue was 円163,018 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円28,081 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円148,622 Mil.
Total Assets was 円203,845 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円23,008 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,971 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円62,429 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円474 Mil.
Net Income was 円12,845 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円5,242 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円116,469 Mil.
Revenue was 円160,048 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円24,667 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円137,955 Mil.
Total Assets was 円181,115 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円22,495 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,761 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円55,484 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円537 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)
=(121605.185 / 163018.353) / (116468.682 / 160047.602)
=0.74596 / 0.727713
=1.0251

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)
=(24666.917 / 160047.602) / (28080.607 / 163018.353)
=0.154122 / 0.172254
=0.8947

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 - (148622.293 + 23007.624) / 203845.466) / (1 - (137954.924 + 22495.091) / 181115.422)
=0.158039 / 0.114101
=1.3851

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
=163018.353 / 160047.602
=1.0186

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))
=(2761.373 / (2761.373 + 22495.091)) / (2970.543 / (2970.543 + 23007.624))
=0.109333 / 0.114348
=0.9561

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 / 163018.353) / (0 / 160047.602)
=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)
=((474.379 + 62428.73) / 203845.466) / ((536.988 + 55483.592) / 181115.422)
=0.308582 / 0.309309
=0.9976

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
=(12845.281 - 0 - 5241.817) / 203845.466
=0.0373

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.

Totetsu Kogyo Co has a M-score of -2.17 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 -2.17 mean?
Totetsu Kogyo Co (TSE:1835) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.17 as of Aug. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Totetsu Kogyo Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Totetsu Kogyo Co ranks #1175 out of 1706 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is Totetsu Kogyo Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Totetsu Kogyo Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.17. Based on the distribution chart, Totetsu Kogyo Co ranks #1175 out of 1706 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Totetsu Kogyo Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Totetsu Kogyo Co's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Totetsu Kogyo Co ranks #1175 out of 1706 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Totetsu Kogyo 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 Totetsu Kogyo Co and its competitors. Totetsu Kogyo Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Totetsu Kogyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Totetsu Kogyo Co (TSE:1835) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,740.80, compared to a current price of 円4,000.00 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.17. Totetsu Kogyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Totetsu Kogyo Co (TSE:1835), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.17 as of Aug. 28, 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 Totetsu Kogyo Co (TSE:1835) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Totetsu Kogyo Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,000.00 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,740.80. GuruFocus considers Totetsu Kogyo Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1835:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.17
  • GF Value™: 円3,740.80 vs. price of 円4,000.00 (6.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1835 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Totetsu Kogyo Co Business Description

Address 4th Floor, JR Shinanomachi Building, 34 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 160-8589
Totetsu Kogyo Co Ltd is a construction company. Its operating segments are Civil Engineering, Railway track maintenance, Architectural and Environmental segment. It undertakes various projects such as construction, renovation, reinforcement of elevated bridges and railway platform edge doors for passenger protection along with building new railway tracks for the Shinkansen, public and private sectors. The company is also engaged in construction and maintenance of station buildings for railway lines, apartment houses, office buildings, hotels, shops, and schools. Additionally, it also provides environmental technology and services, like construction of solar power generation systems, greening of buildings, and implementing energy conservation systems for air conditioning.
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