Superbag Co (TSE:3945) Beneish M-Score: -2.07 (As of Aug. 25, 2026)

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TSE:3945 Superbag Co Ltd TSE:3945
49 GF Score
Price 円2,162.00
GF Value 円2,647.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Superbag Co Beneish M-Score?

Superbag Co TSE:3945 +0.19% 49 Beneish M-Score is -2.07 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3945 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,647.29 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 273 Forest Products companies, Superbag Co ranks worse than 82.42% 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 -2.07 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:3945' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.12   Med: -2.57   Max: -2.07
Current: -2.07

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Superbag Co was -2.07. The lowest was -3.12. And the median was -2.57.


Superbag Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Superbag 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.

Superbag Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Superbag 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 -2.96 -2.29 -2.38 -2.53 -2.07

Superbag Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Superbag Co Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Superbag 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.


Superbag Co Beneish M-Score vs Forest Products Industry

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

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


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Superbag 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 Superbag 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 * 0.966+0.528 * 1.028+0.404 * 1.1531+0.892 * 1.0211+0.115 * 1.0387
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0118+4.679 * 0.064748-0.327 * 0.8636
=-2.07

* 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3,774 Mil.
Revenue was 円28,162 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円5,467 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円8,901 Mil.
Total Assets was 円13,761 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円2,356 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円285 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円2,430 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円5,884 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,576 Mil.
Net Income was 円800 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-91 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円3,826 Mil.
Revenue was 円27,579 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円5,504 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円10,173 Mil.
Total Assets was 円14,600 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円2,123 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円268 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円2,352 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円7,356 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,809 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)
=(3774 / 28162) / (3826 / 27579)
=0.13401 / 0.138729
=0.966

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)
=(5504 / 27579) / (5467 / 28162)
=0.199572 / 0.194127
=1.028

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 - (8901 + 2356) / 13761) / (1 - (10173 + 2123) / 14600)
=0.181964 / 0.157808
=1.1531

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
=28162 / 27579
=1.0211

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))
=(268 / (268 + 2123)) / (285 / (285 + 2356))
=0.112087 / 0.107914
=1.0387

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)
=(2430 / 28162) / (2352 / 27579)
=0.086286 / 0.085282
=1.0118

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)
=((1576 + 5884) / 13761) / ((1809 + 7356) / 14600)
=0.542112 / 0.62774
=0.8636

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
=(800 - 0 - -91) / 13761
=0.064748

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.

Superbag Co has a M-score of -2.07 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 -2.07 mean?
Superbag Co (TSE:3945) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.07 as of Aug. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Superbag Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Superbag Co ranks #225 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is Superbag Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Superbag Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.07. Based on the distribution chart, Superbag Co ranks #225 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Superbag Co has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Superbag Co's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Superbag Co ranks #225 out of 273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Superbag 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 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 Superbag Co and its competitors. Superbag Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Superbag Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Superbag Co (TSE:3945) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,647.29, compared to a current price of 円2,162.00 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.07. Superbag Co's overall GF Score™ is 49/100. 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 Superbag Co (TSE:3945), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.07 as of Aug. 25, 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 Superbag Co (TSE:3945) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Superbag Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,162.00 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,647.29. GuruFocus considers Superbag Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3945:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.07
  • GF Value™: 円2,647.29 vs. price of 円2,162.00 (18.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3945 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Superbag Co Business Description

Address 5-18-11 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 171-0021
Superbag Co Ltd is the Japan-based company engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of paper and plastic shopping bags. Its product offering includes a plastic bag, a paper square bottom bag, delivery bag, eco bag and paperware.
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