Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) Beneish M-Score: -2.16 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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TSE:1914 Japan Foundation Engineering Co Ltd TSE:1914
71 GF Score
Price 円698.00
GF Value 円664.04
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Japan Foundation Engineering Co Beneish M-Score?

Japan Foundation Engineering Co TSE:1914 -0.14% 71 Beneish M-Score is -2.16 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:1914 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円664.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,699 Construction companies, Japan Foundation Engineering Co ranks worse than 70.51% 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 -2.16 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:1914' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.81   Med: -2.57   Max: -2.16
Current: -2.16

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Japan Foundation Engineering Co was -2.16. The lowest was -2.81. And the median was -2.57.


Japan Foundation Engineering Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Foundation Engineering 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 Foundation Engineering Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Japan Foundation Engineering 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 -2.73 -2.43 -2.51 -2.28 -2.16

Japan Foundation Engineering Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -2.51 0.00 -2.28 0.00 -2.16

TSE:1914 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Japan Foundation Engineering 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 Foundation Engineering Co Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Japan Foundation Engineering 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 Foundation Engineering 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 * 1.3207+0.528 * 0.9824+0.404 * 1.0668+0.892 * 0.9034+0.115 * 0.9903
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.040379-0.327 * 1.2836
=-2.16

* 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8,389 Mil.
Revenue was 円27,354 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円4,640 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円17,167 Mil.
Total Assets was 円38,549 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円12,725 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,263 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円9,195 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,198 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,660 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円103 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円7,031 Mil.
Revenue was 円30,280 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円5,046 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円12,561 Mil.
Total Assets was 円31,780 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円12,529 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,230 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円4,522 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,438 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)
=(8388.758 / 27353.745) / (7031.399 / 30279.627)
=0.306677 / 0.232216
=1.3207

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)
=(5046.162 / 30279.627) / (4640.012 / 27353.745)
=0.166652 / 0.16963
=0.9824

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 - (17166.964 + 12725.378) / 38548.819) / (1 - (12560.958 + 12529.195) / 31779.665)
=0.224559 / 0.210497
=1.0668

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
=27353.745 / 30279.627
=0.9034

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))
=(1230.108 / (1230.108 + 12529.195)) / (1262.834 / (1262.834 + 12725.378))
=0.089402 / 0.090278
=0.9903

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 / 27353.745) / (0 / 30279.627)
=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)
=((3198.057 + 9194.64) / 38548.819) / ((3437.674 + 4521.645) / 31779.665)
=0.321481 / 0.250453
=1.2836

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
=(1659.537 - 0 - 102.989) / 38548.819
=0.040379

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 Foundation Engineering Co has a M-score of -2.16 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 -2.16 mean?
Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.16 as of Jul. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Japan Foundation Engineering Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Foundation Engineering Co ranks #1198 out of 1699 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is Japan Foundation Engineering Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Japan Foundation Engineering Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.16. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Foundation Engineering Co ranks #1198 out of 1699 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Foundation Engineering Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Foundation Engineering Co's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Japan Foundation Engineering Co ranks #1198 out of 1699 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Japan Foundation Engineering 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 Japan Foundation Engineering Co and its competitors. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Foundation Engineering Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円664.04, compared to a current price of 円698.00 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.16. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.16 as of Jul. 16, 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 Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Foundation Engineering Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円698.00 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円664.04. GuruFocus considers Japan Foundation Engineering Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1914:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.16
  • GF Value™: 円664.04 vs. price of 円698.00 (5.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1914 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Japan Foundation Engineering Co Business Description

Address 6-22 Matsugae-cho, Osaka, JPN
Japan Foundation Engineering Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the provisions of construction services. The company offers surface and physical exploration, hydrologic and geological and soil features surveys, in-site tests, grouting tests, hydrostatic pressure permeability tests, automatic surveillance, and analysis system for slopes and landslides and design and construction management services. Additionally, it also provides ground-reinforcing and environmental preservation works.
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