Nitto Seimo Co (TSE:3524) Beneish M-Score: -2.22 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)

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TSE:3524 Nitto Seimo Co Ltd TSE:3524
60 GF Score
Price 円1,420.00
GF Value 円1,595.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Nitto Seimo Co Beneish M-Score?

Nitto Seimo Co TSE:3524 +0.14% 60 Beneish M-Score is -2.22 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3524 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,595.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Nitto Seimo Co ranks worse than 69.41% 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 Nitto Seimo Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:3524' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.79   Med: -2.54   Max: -2.22
Current: -2.22

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Nitto Seimo Co was -2.22. The lowest was -2.79. And the median was -2.54.


Nitto Seimo Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nitto Seimo 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.

Nitto Seimo Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Nitto Seimo Co Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.67 -2.61 -2.33 -2.59 -2.22

Nitto Seimo Co Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 -2.33 0.00 -2.59 0.00 -2.22

Nitto Seimo Co Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Nitto Seimo 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.


Nitto Seimo Co Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nitto Seimo Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nitto Seimo 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 Nitto Seimo 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 * 1.0521+0.528 * 1.0496+0.404 * 1.1381+0.892 * 1.0233+0.115 * 0.9361
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.024328-0.327 * 0.9818
=-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 (Apr26) TTM:Last Year (Apr25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円7,767 Mil.
Revenue was 円22,104 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円4,063 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円18,332 Mil.
Total Assets was 円31,941 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円11,876 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,091 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円16,580 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円6,014 Mil.
Net Income was 円680 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-97 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円7,214 Mil.
Revenue was 円21,600 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円4,167 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円17,292 Mil.
Total Assets was 円30,096 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円11,368 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円972 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円15,360 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円6,323 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)
=(7766.81 / 22104.089) / (7213.982 / 21600.058)
=0.351374 / 0.33398
=1.0521

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)
=(4166.755 / 21600.058) / (4062.511 / 22104.089)
=0.192905 / 0.18379
=1.0496

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 - (18332.373 + 11875.601) / 31941.327) / (1 - (17292.332 + 11368.489) / 30095.865)
=0.054267 / 0.047682
=1.1381

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
=22104.089 / 21600.058
=1.0233

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))
=(971.629 / (971.629 + 11368.489)) / (1090.562 / (1090.562 + 11875.601))
=0.078737 / 0.084108
=0.9361

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 / 22104.089) / (0 / 21600.058)
=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)
=((6014.498 + 16579.908) / 31941.327) / ((6323.337 + 15360.32) / 30095.865)
=0.707372 / 0.720486
=0.9818

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
=(680.232 - 0 - -96.84) / 31941.327
=0.024328

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.

Nitto Seimo 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?
Nitto Seimo Co (TSE:3524) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.22 as of Jul. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Nitto Seimo Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nitto Seimo Co ranks #692 out of 997 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 69.4%.
Is Nitto Seimo Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Nitto Seimo Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.22. Based on the distribution chart, Nitto Seimo Co ranks #692 out of 997 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nitto Seimo Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nitto Seimo Co's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Nitto Seimo Co ranks #692 out of 997 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Nitto Seimo 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 Nitto Seimo Co and its competitors. Nitto Seimo 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 Nitto Seimo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nitto Seimo Co (TSE:3524) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,595.19, compared to a current price of 円1,420.00 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.22. Nitto Seimo Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 Nitto Seimo Co (TSE:3524), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.22 as of Jul. 13, 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 Nitto Seimo Co (TSE:3524) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nitto Seimo Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,420.00 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,595.19. GuruFocus considers Nitto Seimo Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3524:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.22
  • GF Value™: 円1,595.19 vs. price of 円1,420.00 (11% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3524 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nitto Seimo Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 3524:Japan
Address 2-20-15 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN
Nitto Seimo Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and sales of knotless nets, knotted nets, minnow nets, and ropes for fishery and onshore use and sales of laborsaving machinery and equipment for vessels and fishing operation as well as marine products.
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