Konoshima Chemical Co (TSE:4026) Beneish M-Score: -2.63 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


TSE:4026 Konoshima Chemical Co Ltd TSE:4026
72 GF Score
Price 円1,573.00
GF Value 円1,679.35
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Konoshima Chemical Co Beneish M-Score?

Konoshima Chemical Co TSE:4026 +0.32% 72 Beneish M-Score is -2.63 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4026 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,679.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,698 Construction companies, Konoshima Chemical Co ranks better than 61.13% 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 -2.63 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4026' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.98   Med: -2.64   Max: -2.49
Current: -2.63

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Konoshima Chemical Co was -2.49. The lowest was -2.98. And the median was -2.64.


Konoshima Chemical Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Konoshima Chemical 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.

Konoshima Chemical Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Konoshima Chemical 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 -2.60 -2.49 -2.71 -2.64 -2.63

Konoshima Chemical 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 -2.71 0.00 -2.64 0.00 -2.63

TSE:4026 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Konoshima Chemical 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.


Konoshima Chemical Co Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Konoshima Chemical Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Konoshima Chemical 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 Konoshima Chemical 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 * 1.0565+0.528 * 0.8735+0.404 * 1.0439+0.892 * 1.022+0.115 * 0.9995
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9935+4.679 * -0.042412-0.327 * 0.9142
=-2.63

* 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4,252 Mil.
Revenue was 円28,008 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円8,106 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円11,805 Mil.
Total Assets was 円30,793 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円17,147 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,977 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円3,242 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円12,252 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,036 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,850 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円3,156 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円3,938 Mil.
Revenue was 円27,405 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円6,928 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円11,806 Mil.
Total Assets was 円30,731 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円17,165 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,978 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円3,193 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円13,493 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,104 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)
=(4252 / 28008) / (3938 / 27405)
=0.151814 / 0.143696
=1.0565

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)
=(6928 / 27405) / (8106 / 28008)
=0.252801 / 0.289417
=0.8735

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 - (11805 + 17147) / 30793) / (1 - (11806 + 17165) / 30731)
=0.059786 / 0.057271
=1.0439

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
=28008 / 27405
=1.022

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))
=(1978 / (1978 + 17165)) / (1977 / (1977 + 17147))
=0.103328 / 0.103378
=0.9995

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)
=(3242 / 28008) / (3193 / 27405)
=0.115753 / 0.116512
=0.9935

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)
=((2036 + 12252) / 30793) / ((2104 + 13493) / 30731)
=0.464002 / 0.507533
=0.9142

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
=(1850 - 0 - 3156) / 30793
=-0.042412

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.

Konoshima Chemical Co has a M-score of -2.63 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 -2.63 mean?
Konoshima Chemical Co (TSE:4026) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.63 as of Jul. 12, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Konoshima Chemical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Konoshima Chemical Co ranks #660 out of 1698 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is Konoshima Chemical Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Konoshima Chemical Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. Based on the distribution chart, Konoshima Chemical Co ranks #660 out of 1698 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Konoshima Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Konoshima Chemical Co's Beneish M-Score compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Konoshima Chemical Co ranks #660 out of 1698 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Konoshima Chemical 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Konoshima Chemical Co and its competitors. Konoshima Chemical Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Konoshima Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Konoshima Chemical Co (TSE:4026) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,679.35, compared to a current price of 円1,573.00 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. Konoshima Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Konoshima Chemical Co (TSE:4026), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.63 as of Jul. 12, 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 Konoshima Chemical Co (TSE:4026) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Konoshima Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,573.00 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,679.35. GuruFocus considers Konoshima Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4026:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.63
  • GF Value™: 円1,679.35 vs. price of 円1,573.00 (6.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4026 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Konoshima Chemical Co Business Description

Address 3-15 Awaza-1 Nishi-ku, Osaka, JPN, 550-0011
Konoshima Chemical Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engages in the manufacture and sale of building materials, industrial chemicals, and ceramics.
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