Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co (TSE:2112) Beneish M-Score: -2.30 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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TSE:2112 Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co Ltd TSE:2112
66 GF Score
Price 円448.00
GF Value 円326.02
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co Beneish M-Score?

Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co TSE:2112 -0.22% 66 Beneish M-Score is -2.30 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2112 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円326.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,854 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co ranks worse than 66.29% 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 -2.3 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:2112' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.92   Med: -2.44   Max: -2.2
Current: -2.3

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co was -2.20. The lowest was -2.92. And the median was -2.44.


Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ensuiko Sugar Refining 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.

Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Ensuiko Sugar Refining 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 -2.24 -2.20 -2.35 -2.92 -2.30

Ensuiko Sugar Refining 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 -2.35 0.00 -2.92 0.00 -2.30

TSE:2112 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Ensuiko Sugar Refining 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.


Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Ensuiko Sugar Refining 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 Ensuiko Sugar Refining 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 * 1.0056+0.528 * 0.9641+0.404 * 1.2159+0.892 * 1.0142+0.115 * 0.9465
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.003363-0.327 * 0.7524
=-2.30

* 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2,102 Mil.
Revenue was 円32,982 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円6,510 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円8,766 Mil.
Total Assets was 円31,813 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円9,575 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円602 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円7,065 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,546 Mil.
Net Income was 円2,765 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円2,658 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,061 Mil.
Revenue was 円32,519 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円6,188 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円9,756 Mil.
Total Assets was 円29,405 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円9,408 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円558 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円7,947 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,860 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)
=(2102 / 32982) / (2061 / 32519)
=0.063732 / 0.063378
=1.0056

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)
=(6188 / 32519) / (6510 / 32982)
=0.190289 / 0.19738
=0.9641

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 - (8766 + 9575) / 31813) / (1 - (9756 + 9408) / 29405)
=0.423475 / 0.348274
=1.2159

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
=32982 / 32519
=1.0142

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))
=(558 / (558 + 9408)) / (602 / (602 + 9575))
=0.05599 / 0.059153
=0.9465

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 / 32982) / (0 / 32519)
=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)
=((2546 + 7065) / 31813) / ((3860 + 7947) / 29405)
=0.302109 / 0.40153
=0.7524

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
=(2765 - 0 - 2658) / 31813
=0.003363

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.

Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co has a M-score of -2.30 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 -2.30 mean?
Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co (TSE:2112) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.30 as of Jul. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co ranks #1229 out of 1854 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 66.3%.
Is Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.30. Based on the distribution chart, Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co ranks #1229 out of 1854 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ensuiko Sugar Refining 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 Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co's Beneish M-Score compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co ranks #1229 out of 1854 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Ensuiko Sugar Refining 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co and its competitors. Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co (TSE:2112) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円326.02, compared to a current price of 円448.00 — trading 37.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.30. Ensuiko Sugar Refining 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 Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co (TSE:2112), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.30 as of Jul. 26, 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 Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co (TSE:2112) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円448.00 is trading 37.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円326.02. GuruFocus considers Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2112:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.30
  • GF Value™: 円326.02 vs. price of 円448.00 (37.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2112 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co Business Description

Address New ESR Building, 2 - 9 - 6 Nihonbashi Tori Town, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0012
Ensuiko Sugar Refining Co Ltd operates in the confectionery industry. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of sugar. It offers a wide range of products ranging from home use to business use, including white sugar, stick sugar for coffee and tea, and gum syrup.
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