Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co (TSE:2892) Beneish M-Score: -3.02 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


TSE:2892 Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co Ltd TSE:2892
65 GF Score
Price 円4,155.00
GF Value 円3,498.62
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co Beneish M-Score?

Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co TSE:2892 -1.31% 65 Beneish M-Score is -3.02 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2892 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,498.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co ranks better than 83.29% 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 -3.02 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:2892' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.37   Med: -2.73   Max: -1.97
Current: -3.02

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co was -1.97. The lowest was -3.37. And the median was -2.73.


Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nihon Shokuhin Kako 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.

Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Nihon Shokuhin Kako 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 -2.25 -1.97 -2.89 -2.23 -3.02

Nihon Shokuhin Kako 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 -2.89 0.00 -2.23 0.00 -3.02

TSE:2892 vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nihon Shokuhin Kako 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.


Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Nihon Shokuhin Kako 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 Nihon Shokuhin Kako 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 * 0.9817+0.528 * 0.9822+0.404 * 0.9875+0.892 * 1.0047+0.115 * 0.8981
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.112346-0.327 * 0.9236
=-3.02

* 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13,042 Mil.
Revenue was 円62,993 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円10,262 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円29,106 Mil.
Total Assets was 円50,656 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円14,901 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円3,109 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円15,978 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,168 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円6,859 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円13,223 Mil.
Revenue was 円62,697 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円10,032 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円28,035 Mil.
Total Assets was 円50,121 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円15,424 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,830 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円17,117 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)
=(13042 / 62993) / (13223 / 62697)
=0.207039 / 0.210903
=0.9817

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)
=(10032 / 62697) / (10262 / 62993)
=0.160008 / 0.162907
=0.9822

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 - (29106 + 14901) / 50656) / (1 - (28035 + 15424) / 50121)
=0.131258 / 0.132918
=0.9875

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
=62993 / 62697
=1.0047

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))
=(2830 / (2830 + 15424)) / (3109 / (3109 + 14901))
=0.155035 / 0.172626
=0.8981

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 / 62993) / (0 / 62697)
=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)
=((0 + 15978) / 50656) / ((0 + 17117) / 50121)
=0.315422 / 0.341514
=0.9236

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
=(1168 - 0 - 6859) / 50656
=-0.112346

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.

Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co has a M-score of -3.02 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 -3.02 mean?
Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co (TSE:2892) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.02 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co ranks #309 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.02. Based on the distribution chart, Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co ranks #309 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co's Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co ranks #309 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co and its competitors. Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co (TSE:2892) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,498.62, compared to a current price of 円4,155.00 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.02. Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 9 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 Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co (TSE:2892), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.02 as of Jun. 28, 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 Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co (TSE:2892) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,155.00 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,498.62. GuruFocus considers Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2892:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.02
  • GF Value™: 円3,498.62 vs. price of 円4,155.00 (18.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2892 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co Business Description

Address 1-6-5 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0005
Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of starch, sugar products, fine chemicals, and by-products made from corn. Its product portfolio includes Eclipse cornstarch, Eclipse waxy starch, oxidized starch, Eclipse corn steep liquor, Eclipse corn salad oil, Eclipse gluten meal, etc.
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