CEDAR Co (TSE:2435) Beneish M-Score: -2.64 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:2435 CEDAR Co Ltd TSE:2435
66 GF Score
Price 円204.00
GF Value 円232.05
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is CEDAR Co Beneish M-Score?

CEDAR Co TSE:2435 -0.49% 66 Beneish M-Score is -2.64 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2435 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円232.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 633 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, CEDAR Co ranks better than 55.13% 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 -2.64 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:2435' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.09   Med: -2.62   Max: -2.44
Current: -2.64

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of CEDAR Co was -2.44. The lowest was -3.09. And the median was -2.62.


CEDAR Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CEDAR 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.

CEDAR Co Beneish M-Score Chart

CEDAR 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 -2.44 -2.63 -2.87 -2.62 -2.64

CEDAR 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 -2.87 0.00 -2.62 0.00 -2.64

TSE:2435 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, CEDAR 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.


CEDAR Co Beneish M-Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, CEDAR Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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CEDAR 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 CEDAR 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 * 1.0049+0.528 * 1.082+0.404 * 0.8744+0.892 * 1.0188+0.115 * 0.9004
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.036966-0.327 * 0.973
=-2.64

* 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3,015 Mil.
Revenue was 円18,164 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,207 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円4,937 Mil.
Total Assets was 円19,721 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円14,184 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円784 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円6,670 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円8,880 Mil.
Net Income was 円523 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,252 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,945 Mil.
Revenue was 円17,829 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,344 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円4,598 Mil.
Total Assets was 円20,003 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円14,709 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円728 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円6,466 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円9,744 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)
=(3015 / 18164) / (2945 / 17829)
=0.165988 / 0.16518
=1.0049

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)
=(2344 / 17829) / (2207 / 18164)
=0.131471 / 0.121504
=1.082

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 - (4937 + 14184) / 19721) / (1 - (4598 + 14709) / 20003)
=0.030424 / 0.034795
=0.8744

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
=18164 / 17829
=1.0188

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))
=(728 / (728 + 14709)) / (784 / (784 + 14184))
=0.047159 / 0.052378
=0.9004

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 / 18164) / (0 / 17829)
=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)
=((8880 + 6670) / 19721) / ((9744 + 6466) / 20003)
=0.7885 / 0.810378
=0.973

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
=(523 - 0 - 1252) / 19721
=-0.036966

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.

CEDAR Co has a M-score of -2.64 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 -2.64 mean?
CEDAR Co (TSE:2435) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.64 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on CEDAR Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CEDAR Co ranks #284 out of 633 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 44.9%.
Is CEDAR Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
CEDAR Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. Based on the distribution chart, CEDAR Co ranks #284 out of 633 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CEDAR Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CEDAR Co's Beneish M-Score compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, CEDAR Co ranks #284 out of 633 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts CEDAR Co in the upper 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 CEDAR Co and its competitors. CEDAR Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CEDAR Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEDAR Co (TSE:2435) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円232.05, compared to a current price of 円204.00 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. CEDAR Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 CEDAR Co (TSE:2435), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.64 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 CEDAR Co (TSE:2435) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEDAR Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円204.00 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円232.05. GuruFocus considers CEDAR Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2435:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.64
  • GF Value™: 円232.05 vs. price of 円204.00 (12.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2435 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CEDAR Co Business Description

Address 1-7-19 Ohata, Fukuoka Prefecture, Kitakyushu, JPN, 802-0026
CEDAR Co Ltd is engaged in providing long-term care facilities in Japan. The services offered by the company include paid nursing homes, visiting nursing stations, helper stations, and care plan centers.
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