Yamaki Co (TSE:3598) Beneish M-Score: -2.76 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


TSE:3598 Yamaki Co Ltd TSE:3598
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Price 円163.00
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What is Yamaki Co Beneish M-Score?

Yamaki Co TSE:3598 50 Beneish M-Score is -2.76 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3598 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of 円144.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 995 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Yamaki Co ranks better than 68.44% 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 -2.76 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:3598' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.28   Med: -2.59   Max: -2.24
Current: -2.76

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Yamaki Co was -2.24. The lowest was -3.28. And the median was -2.59.


Yamaki Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yamaki 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.

Yamaki Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Yamaki 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 -3.28 -2.33 -2.61 -2.24 -2.76

Yamaki 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 -2.61 0.00 -2.24 0.00 -2.76

TSE:3598 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Yamaki 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.


Yamaki Co Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

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

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


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Yamaki 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 Yamaki 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 * 0.9264+0.528 * 1.0623+0.404 * 1.2139+0.892 * 0.9194+0.115 * 1.1664
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.052828-0.327 * 1.0816
=-2.76

* 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1,692 Mil.
Revenue was 円9,906 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,716 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円6,822 Mil.
Total Assets was 円9,972 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円2,373 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円94 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円5,761 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円792 Mil.
Net Income was 円-1,018 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-491 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,986 Mil.
Revenue was 円10,774 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,138 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円8,225 Mil.
Total Assets was 円11,306 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円2,356 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円109 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円6,091 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円778 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)
=(1691.965 / 9906.038) / (1986.382 / 10774.126)
=0.170801 / 0.184366
=0.9264

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)
=(3138.491 / 10774.126) / (2716.437 / 9906.038)
=0.291299 / 0.27422
=1.0623

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 - (6822.453 + 2373.44) / 9972.311) / (1 - (8225.363 + 2355.706) / 11306.215)
=0.077857 / 0.064137
=1.2139

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
=9906.038 / 10774.126
=0.9194

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))
=(109.341 / (109.341 + 2355.706)) / (93.831 / (93.831 + 2373.44))
=0.044357 / 0.03803
=1.1664

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 / 9906.038) / (0 / 10774.126)
=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)
=((792.407 + 5761.098) / 9972.311) / ((778.258 + 6091.309) / 11306.215)
=0.65717 / 0.607592
=1.0816

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
=(-1017.797 - 0 - -490.977) / 9972.311
=-0.052828

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.

Yamaki Co has a M-score of -2.76 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 -2.76 mean?
Yamaki Co (TSE:3598) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.76 as of Jul. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Yamaki Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Yamaki Co ranks #314 out of 995 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 31.6%.
Is Yamaki Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Yamaki Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. Based on the distribution chart, Yamaki Co ranks #314 out of 995 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yamaki Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamaki Co's Beneish M-Score compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Yamaki Co ranks #314 out of 995 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Yamaki 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 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 Yamaki Co and its competitors. Yamaki Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamaki Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamaki Co (TSE:3598) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円144.01, compared to a current price of 円163.00 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. Yamaki Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Yamaki Co (TSE:3598), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.76 as of Jul. 09, 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 Yamaki Co (TSE:3598) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamaki Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円163.00 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円144.01. GuruFocus considers Yamaki Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3598:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.76
  • GF Value™: 円144.01 vs. price of 円163.00 (13.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3598 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yamaki Co Business Description

Address 1-3-1 Uemachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, JPN, 540 0005
Yamaki Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engages in the planning, manufacture, and sale of men's and women's shirts. It offers dress shirts, casual wear, and ladies' shirts under the brand name CHOYA 1886, CHOYA SHIRT FACTORY, LORDSON and SHIRT HOUSE.
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