Kyowa Leather Cloth Co (TSE:3553) Beneish M-Score: -2.49 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSE:3553 Kyowa Leather Cloth Co Ltd TSE:3553
69 GF Score
Price 円854.00
GF Value 円839.58
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kyowa Leather Cloth Co Beneish M-Score?

Kyowa Leather Cloth Co TSE:3553 +1.30% 69 Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3553 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円839.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,530 Chemicals companies, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co ranks worse than 51.24% 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 -2.49 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:3553' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3   Med: -2.63   Max: -2.25
Current: -2.49

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kyowa Leather Cloth Co was -2.25. The lowest was -3.00. And the median was -2.63.


Kyowa Leather Cloth Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kyowa Leather Cloth 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.

Kyowa Leather Cloth Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Kyowa Leather Cloth 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 -2.55 -2.71 -2.91 -2.25 -2.49

Kyowa Leather Cloth Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 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 -2.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.49

TSE:3553 vs DOW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Kyowa Leather Cloth 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.


Kyowa Leather Cloth Co Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kyowa Leather Cloth 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 Kyowa Leather Cloth 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 * 0.9473+0.528 * 1.0833+0.404 * 0.9495+0.892 * 0.9897+0.115 * 1.0585
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0316+4.679 * -0.002506-0.327 * 0.9012
=-2.49

* 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12,952 Mil.
Revenue was 円55,816 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円9,202 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円30,672 Mil.
Total Assets was 円57,463 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円17,859 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,709 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円3,993 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円17,112 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円655 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円799 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円13,815 Mil.
Revenue was 円56,397 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円10,072 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円34,111 Mil.
Total Assets was 円59,471 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円15,624 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,531 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円3,911 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円19,651 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)
=(12952 / 55816) / (13815 / 56397)
=0.232048 / 0.24496
=0.9473

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)
=(10072 / 56397) / (9202 / 55816)
=0.178591 / 0.164863
=1.0833

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 - (30672 + 17859) / 57463) / (1 - (34111 + 15624) / 59471)
=0.155439 / 0.16371
=0.9495

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
=55816 / 56397
=0.9897

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))
=(2531 / (2531 + 15624)) / (2709 / (2709 + 17859))
=0.139411 / 0.131709
=1.0585

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)
=(3993 / 55816) / (3911 / 56397)
=0.071539 / 0.069348
=1.0316

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 + 17112) / 57463) / ((0 + 19651) / 59471)
=0.297792 / 0.33043
=0.9012

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
=(655 - 0 - 799) / 57463
=-0.002506

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.

Kyowa Leather Cloth Co has a M-score of -2.49 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 -2.49 mean?
Kyowa Leather Cloth Co (TSE:3553) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.49 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kyowa Leather Cloth Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co ranks #784 out of 1530 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Based on the distribution chart, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co ranks #784 out of 1530 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's Beneish M-Score compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co ranks #784 out of 1530 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kyowa Leather Cloth 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Kyowa Leather Cloth Co and its competitors. Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyowa Leather Cloth Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co (TSE:3553) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円839.58, compared to a current price of 円854.00 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Kyowa Leather Cloth Co (TSE:3553), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jun. 26, 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 Kyowa Leather Cloth Co (TSE:3553) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円854.00 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円839.58. GuruFocus considers Kyowa Leather Cloth Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3553:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.49
  • GF Value™: 円839.58 vs. price of 円854.00 (1.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3553 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kyowa Leather Cloth Co Business Description

Other Exchanges KYOWF:USA
Address 1876 Higashi-machi, Minami-ku, Shizuoka Prefecture, Hamamatsu, JPN, 430-8510
Kyowa Leather Cloth Co Ltd is a Japan-based chemical manufacturer. The company is mainly engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and sales of various synthetic resin products. It operates in Automotive, Housing and Fashion and lifestyle business divisions. Kyowa offers synthetic leather cover materials for automotive interiors, decorative products like wall covering paper or film, wood paneling for furniture, interior doors and walls, steel laminated decorative film, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products consisting of handbags, shoes, and accessories.
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