Katakura-op Agri (TSE:4031) Beneish M-Score: -3.23 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


TSE:4031 Katakura & Co-op Agri Corp TSE:4031
55 GF Score
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GF Value 円985.83
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What is Katakura-op Agri Beneish M-Score?

Katakura-op Agri TSE:4031 +0.75% 55 Beneish M-Score is -3.23 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4031 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円985.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 243 Agriculture companies, Katakura-op Agri ranks better than 91.77% 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 -3.23 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4031' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.23   Med: -2.62   Max: -2.12
Current: -3.23

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Katakura-op Agri was -2.12. The lowest was -3.23. And the median was -2.62.


Katakura-op Agri Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Katakura-op Agri'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.

Katakura-op Agri Beneish M-Score Chart

Katakura-op Agri 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 -2.25 -2.12 -2.39 -2.52 -3.23

Katakura-op Agri 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 -2.39 0.00 -2.52 0.00 -3.23

TSE:4031 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Katakura-op Agri'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.


Katakura-op Agri Beneish M-Score vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Katakura-op Agri's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Katakura-op Agri 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 Katakura-op Agri 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 * 0.7127+0.528 * 0.9849+0.404 * 1.2736+0.892 * 1.031+0.115 * 0.9913
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.132842-0.327 * 0.9935
=-3.23

* 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7,944 Mil.
Revenue was 円42,651 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円6,504 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円26,135 Mil.
Total Assets was 円48,938 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円18,962 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,437 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円18,821 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円4,843 Mil.
Net Income was 円-1,227 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円5,274 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円10,812 Mil.
Revenue was 円41,369 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円6,213 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円29,878 Mil.
Total Assets was 円50,094 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円17,129 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,286 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円21,949 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,433 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)
=(7944 / 42651) / (10812 / 41369)
=0.186256 / 0.261355
=0.7127

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)
=(6213 / 41369) / (6504 / 42651)
=0.150185 / 0.152493
=0.9849

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 - (26135 + 18962) / 48938) / (1 - (29878 + 17129) / 50094)
=0.078487 / 0.061624
=1.2736

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
=42651 / 41369
=1.031

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))
=(1286 / (1286 + 17129)) / (1437 / (1437 + 18962))
=0.069834 / 0.070445
=0.9913

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 / 42651) / (0 / 41369)
=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)
=((4843 + 18821) / 48938) / ((2433 + 21949) / 50094)
=0.483551 / 0.486725
=0.9935

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
=(-1227 - 0 - 5274) / 48938
=-0.132842

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.

Katakura-op Agri has a M-score of -3.23 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 -3.23 mean?
Katakura-op Agri (TSE:4031) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.23 as of Jul. 12, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Katakura-op Agri and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Katakura-op Agri ranks #20 out of 243 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is Katakura-op Agri's Beneish M-Score too high?
Katakura-op Agri's current Beneish M-Score is -3.23. Based on the distribution chart, Katakura-op Agri ranks #20 out of 243 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Katakura-op Agri has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Katakura-op Agri's Beneish M-Score compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Katakura-op Agri ranks #20 out of 243 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Katakura-op Agri in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 an Agriculture company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Agriculture 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 Katakura-op Agri and its competitors. Katakura-op Agri's current Beneish M-Score is -3.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Katakura-op Agri stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Katakura-op Agri (TSE:4031) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円985.83, compared to a current price of 円1,068.00 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.23. Katakura-op Agri's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 10 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 Katakura-op Agri (TSE:4031), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.23 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 Katakura-op Agri (TSE:4031) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Katakura-op Agri stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,068.00 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円985.83. GuruFocus considers Katakura-op Agri to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4031:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.23
  • GF Value™: 円985.83 vs. price of 円1,068.00 (8.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4031 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Katakura-op Agri Business Description

Address No. 8-10 , Chuo Kita-ku, Chiyoda-ku, Sumitomo Realty Kudan Building 15th Floor, Kudan building 15 floors, Tokyo, JPN, 102-0073
Katakura & Co-op Agri Corp is engaged agriculture inputs. The company has a variety of agricultural materials including chemical fertilizers and compound fertilizers, soil-friendly organic fertilizer, liquid fertilizer, soil cultivation to cultivate seedlings, and microbial materials to prepare soil environment. It also manufactures calcium phosphate and treats raw materials for maintaining health such as poultry raising, pig raising, dairy cattle, and others. The company also sells raw materials for cosmetics such as makeup ingredients, materials for skin care, hair care ingredients, and other related items.
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