NJS Co (TSE:2325) Beneish M-Score: -2.22 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:2325 NJS Co Ltd TSE:2325
88 GF Score
Price 円4,810.00
GF Value 円4,156.20
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is NJS Co Beneish M-Score?

NJS Co TSE:2325 +1.58% 88 Beneish M-Score is -2.22 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2325 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,156.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 228 Waste Management companies, NJS Co ranks worse than 77.19% 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 -2.22 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:2325' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.4   Med: -2.24   Max: -0.91
Current: -2.22

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of NJS Co was -0.91. The lowest was -3.40. And the median was -2.24.


NJS Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NJS 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.

NJS Co Beneish M-Score Chart

NJS Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.91 -1.93 -2.25 -2.48 -2.22

NJS Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 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 -2.48 0.00 0.00 -2.22 0.00

TSE:2325 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, NJS 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.


NJS Co Beneish M-Score vs Waste Management Industry

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

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


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NJS 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 NJS 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 * 1.127+0.528 * 1.0171+0.404 * 1.2805+0.892 * 1.1+0.115 * 0.9782
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1804+4.679 * 0.003055-0.327 * 1.1367
=-2.22

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円7,755 Mil.
Revenue was 円24,854 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円10,091 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円27,143 Mil.
Total Assets was 円35,095 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,404 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円487 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円223 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円5,547 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円2,182 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円2,075 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円6,255 Mil.
Revenue was 円22,594 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円9,330 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円25,464 Mil.
Total Assets was 円31,122 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,124 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円379 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円172 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円4,327 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 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)
=(7754.823 / 24854.337) / (6255.16 / 22594.177)
=0.312011 / 0.276848
=1.127

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)
=(9330.468 / 22594.177) / (10090.931 / 24854.337)
=0.412959 / 0.406003
=1.0171

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 - (27143.109 + 1403.658) / 35095.218) / (1 - (25463.531 + 1123.805) / 31122.285)
=0.186591 / 0.145714
=1.2805

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
=24854.337 / 22594.177
=1.1

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))
=(378.58 / (378.58 + 1123.805)) / (487.038 / (487.038 + 1403.658))
=0.251986 / 0.257597
=0.9782

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)
=(222.97 / 24854.337) / (171.71 / 22594.177)
=0.008971 / 0.0076
=1.1804

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)
=((0 + 5547.149) / 35095.218) / ((0 + 4327.452) / 31122.285)
=0.15806 / 0.139047
=1.1367

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
=(2182.473 - 0 - 2075.263) / 35095.218
=0.003055

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.

NJS Co has a M-score of -2.22 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 -2.22 mean?
NJS Co (TSE:2325) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.22 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on NJS Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NJS Co ranks #176 out of 228 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 77.2%.
Is NJS Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
NJS Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.22. Based on the distribution chart, NJS Co ranks #176 out of 228 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NJS Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NJS Co's Beneish M-Score compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, NJS Co ranks #176 out of 228 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places NJS 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 Waste Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Waste Management 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 NJS Co and its competitors. NJS Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NJS Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NJS Co (TSE:2325) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,156.20, compared to a current price of 円4,810.00 — trading 15.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.22. NJS Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 NJS Co (TSE:2325), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.22 as of Jun. 27, 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 NJS Co (TSE:2325) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NJS Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,810.00 is trading 15.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,156.20. GuruFocus considers NJS Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2325:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.22
  • GF Value™: 円4,156.20 vs. price of 円4,810.00 (15.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2325 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


NJS Co Business Description

Address 1-1-1, Shibaura, Hamamatsucho Building 14th Floor, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-0023
NJS Co Ltd is engaged in Water and environmental consulting, digital transformation and customer services business. Its Consulting services include Regional and environmental solutions (environmental conservation, urban development, disaster prevention and mitigation), Infrastructure solutions (surveys and planning, infrastructure management, management consulting), Global solutions (research and planning, infrastructure development, management capacity building support), Digital Transformation & Customer Service includes Software (facility information, operation management, disaster prevention), Inspection (drones, robotics, sensor systems, data analysis), Customer service (information dissemination, customer relations, communication).
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