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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 -2.51 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Wool Textile Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3201'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.87 Med: -2.52 Max: -2.32
Current: -2.51
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Japan Wool Textile Co was -2.32. The lowest was -2.87. And the median was -2.52.
Japan Wool Textile Co Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Japan Wool Textile Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Wool Textile 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 Wool Textile Co Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Japan Wool Textile 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 Wool Textile Co Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Japan Wool Textile Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Wool Textile Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Wool Textile 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 * 0.8631
+
0.528 * 0.996
+
0.404 * 1.2942
+
0.892 * 1.0341
+
0.115 * 1.0053
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1
+
4.679 * -0.016073
-
0.327 * 0.9156
=
-2.51
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(4212 / (4212 + 50234))
/
(4405 / (4405 + 52839))
=
0.077361
/
0.076951
=
1.0053
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
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
=
(9090 - 0
-
12140)
/
189756
=
-0.016073
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 Wool Textile Co has a M-score of -2.51 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Japan Wool Textile Co (TSE:3201) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.51 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Japan Wool Textile Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Wool Textile Co ranks #503 out of 997 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 50.5%.
Is Japan Wool Textile Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Japan Wool Textile Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Wool Textile Co ranks #503 out of 997 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Wool Textile Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Wool Textile Co's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Japan Wool Textile Co ranks #503 out of 997 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Japan Wool Textile 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Wool Textile Co and its competitors. Japan Wool Textile Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Wool Textile Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Wool Textile Co (TSE:3201) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,480.31, compared to a current price of 円1,885.00 — trading 27.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. Japan Wool Textile Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Wool Textile Co (TSE:3201), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.51 as of Jul. 14, 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 Wool Textile Co (TSE:3201) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Wool Textile Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,885.00 is trading 27.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,480.31.
GuruFocus considers Japan Wool Textile Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3201:
Beneish M-Score: -2.51
GF Value™: 円1,480.31 vs. price of 円1,885.00 (27.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3201 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Wool Textile Co Ltd is a Japanese fabrics and clothing manufacturer. The company operates through four segments. The clothing textiles segment generates the most revenue through provision of yarns, treads, uniforms, fashion materials, and fire-resistant clothes. The human and future development segment, which is almost as large at the textiles division, provides nursing care facilities, shopping centres, sports centres and plazas. The industrial equipment segment develops, manufactures and sells industrial machinery as well as electronic devices and energy related systems, and wholesales of materials such as wool, synthetic fibres, strings carpets. The lifestyle distribution segment provides bedding products, ballroom dance dresses, sundries, harnesses, and equestrian products.
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