PS Construction Co (TSE:1871) Beneish M-Score: -1.27 (As of Jul. 10, 2026)


TSE:1871 PS Construction Co Ltd TSE:1871
66 GF Score
Price 円2,163.00
GF Value 円1,259.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is PS Construction Co Beneish M-Score?

PS Construction Co TSE:1871 -0.55% 66 Beneish M-Score is -1.27 as of Jul. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:1871 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,259.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,700 Construction companies, PS Construction Co ranks worse than 88.59% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.27 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TSE:1871' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.89   Med: -2.38   Max: -1.27
Current: -1.27

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of PS Construction Co was -1.27. The lowest was -2.89. And the median was -2.38.


PS Construction Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PS Construction 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.

PS Construction Co Beneish M-Score Chart

PS Construction 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 -2.33 -1.41 -2.80 -2.89 -1.27

PS Construction 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 -2.89 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.27

TSE:1871 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, PS Construction 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.


PS Construction Co Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

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

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


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PS Construction 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 PS Construction 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 * 1.1528+0.528 * 1.0247+0.404 * 1.1857+0.892 * 1.1013+0.115 * 1.0094
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.188125-0.327 * 0.9748
=-1.27

* 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97,808 Mil.
Revenue was 円149,370 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円24,754 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円113,648 Mil.
Total Assets was 円142,464 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円16,548 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,125 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円60,586 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円9,940 Mil.
Net Income was 円9,328 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-17,473 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円77,036 Mil.
Revenue was 円135,627 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円23,032 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円104,616 Mil.
Total Assets was 円130,836 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円16,718 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,148 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円61,742 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円4,700 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)
=(97808 / 149370) / (77036 / 135627)
=0.654804 / 0.567999
=1.1528

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)
=(23032 / 135627) / (24754 / 149370)
=0.169819 / 0.165723
=1.0247

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 - (113648 + 16548) / 142464) / (1 - (104616 + 16718) / 130836)
=0.086113 / 0.072625
=1.1857

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
=149370 / 135627
=1.1013

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))
=(1148 / (1148 + 16718)) / (1125 / (1125 + 16548))
=0.064256 / 0.063656
=1.0094

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 / 149370) / (0 / 135627)
=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)
=((9940 + 60586) / 142464) / ((4700 + 61742) / 130836)
=0.495044 / 0.507827
=0.9748

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
=(9328 - 0 - -17473) / 142464
=0.188125

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.

PS Construction Co has a M-score of -1.27 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.27 mean?
PS Construction Co (TSE:1871) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.27 as of Jul. 10, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on PS Construction Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PS Construction Co ranks #1506 out of 1700 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 88.6%.
Is PS Construction Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
PS Construction Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.27. Based on the distribution chart, PS Construction Co ranks #1506 out of 1700 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PS Construction Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PS Construction Co's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, PS Construction Co ranks #1506 out of 1700 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places PS Construction 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 PS Construction Co and its competitors. PS Construction Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PS Construction Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PS Construction Co (TSE:1871) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,259.35, compared to a current price of 円2,163.00 — trading 71.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.27. PS Construction Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 PS Construction Co (TSE:1871), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.27 as of Jul. 10, 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 PS Construction Co (TSE:1871) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PS Construction Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,163.00 is trading 71.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,259.35. GuruFocus considers PS Construction Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1871:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.27
  • GF Value™: 円1,259.35 vs. price of 円2,163.00 (71.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1871 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PS Construction Co Business Description

Address 1-9-1 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-7365
PS Construction Co Ltd is engaged in contract, planning, design and construction management of prestressed concrete construction works, Contract, planning, design and construction management of civil engineering and building construction works, Business concerning maintenance and repair of civil engineering and building structures, Manufacture and sales of prestressed concrete products, pre-cast concrete products, production and sales of their manufacturing tools and attachments, Design, manufacture, sales and leasing of machines, equipments and apparatuses for prestressed concrete construction and other construction works, Mineral mining and contracts, etc.
66GF Score

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