Tomoegawa (TSE:3878) Beneish M-Score: -2.58 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:3878 Tomoegawa Corp TSE:3878
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Price 円795.00
GF Value 円818.43
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What is Tomoegawa Beneish M-Score?

Tomoegawa TSE:3878 -0.38% 64 Beneish M-Score is -2.58 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3878 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円818.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 273 Forest Products companies, Tomoegawa ranks better than 54.21% 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 -2.58 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:3878' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.06   Med: -2.73   Max: -2.29
Current: -2.58

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tomoegawa was -2.29. The lowest was -3.06. And the median was -2.73.


Tomoegawa Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tomoegawa'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.

Tomoegawa Beneish M-Score Chart

Tomoegawa 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 -2.85 -2.52 -2.72 -2.71 -2.58

Tomoegawa 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 -2.72 0.00 -2.71 0.00 -2.58

Tomoegawa Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Tomoegawa'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.


Tomoegawa Beneish M-Score vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Tomoegawa's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tomoegawa 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 Tomoegawa 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 * 1.0016+0.528 * 0.9823+0.404 * 1.171+0.892 * 1.0325+0.115 * 1.0056
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9182+4.679 * -0.046996-0.327 * 0.9549
=-2.58

* 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5,573 Mil.
Revenue was 円35,552 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円8,392 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円22,723 Mil.
Total Assets was 円50,941 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円18,193 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,928 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円658 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円20,973 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,979 Mil.
Net Income was 円945 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円3,339 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円5,389 Mil.
Revenue was 円34,432 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円7,984 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円21,639 Mil.
Total Assets was 円46,087 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円16,703 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,781 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円694 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円18,197 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円5,443 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)
=(5573 / 35552) / (5389 / 34432)
=0.156756 / 0.156511
=1.0016

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)
=(7984 / 34432) / (8392 / 35552)
=0.231877 / 0.236049
=0.9823

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 - (22723 + 18193) / 50941) / (1 - (21639 + 16703) / 46087)
=0.196796 / 0.168052
=1.171

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
=35552 / 34432
=1.0325

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))
=(1781 / (1781 + 16703)) / (1928 / (1928 + 18193))
=0.096354 / 0.09582
=1.0056

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)
=(658 / 35552) / (694 / 34432)
=0.018508 / 0.020156
=0.9182

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)
=((3979 + 20973) / 50941) / ((5443 + 18197) / 46087)
=0.489822 / 0.512943
=0.9549

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
=(945 - 0 - 3339) / 50941
=-0.046996

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.

Tomoegawa has a M-score of -2.58 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 -2.58 mean?
Tomoegawa (TSE:3878) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.58 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tomoegawa and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tomoegawa ranks #125 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is Tomoegawa's Beneish M-Score too high?
Tomoegawa's current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. Based on the distribution chart, Tomoegawa ranks #125 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tomoegawa has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tomoegawa's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Tomoegawa ranks #125 out of 273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Tomoegawa 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 Forest Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Forest Products 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 Tomoegawa and its competitors. Tomoegawa's current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tomoegawa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tomoegawa (TSE:3878) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円818.43, compared to a current price of 円795.00 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. Tomoegawa's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 Tomoegawa (TSE:3878), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.58 as of Jun. 27, 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 Tomoegawa (TSE:3878) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tomoegawa stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円795.00 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円818.43. GuruFocus considers Tomoegawa to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3878:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.58
  • GF Value™: 円818.43 vs. price of 円795.00 (2.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3878 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tomoegawa Business Description

Address 2-1-3 Kyobashi, 7th Floor, KYOBASHI Trust Tower, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-8335
Tomoegawa Corp manufactures, processes, and sells electronics parts, display parts, fine particles, functional sheets, and specialty paper products. It offers clear hard coat films for screen protection of mobile devices; adhesive tapes for circuit boards; and lids for hermetic seal package, as well as electrostatic chuck for LSI and LCD manufacturing process. The company also provides display component materials; and display film products. It offers fine particle materials, such as magnetic toners, non-magnetic toners, full color toners; information printing materials comprising inkjet; and special fiber sheets, including stainless fiber sheets, fluorine fiber sheets. Further, it provides ultra-lightweight printing papers; and insulating papers, conductive papers, absorbing papers.
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