Kanto Denka Kogyo Co (TSE:4047) Beneish M-Score: -2.36 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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TSE:4047 Kanto Denka Kogyo Co Ltd TSE:4047
67 GF Score
Price 円2,701.00
GF Value 円1,068.10
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kanto Denka Kogyo Co Beneish M-Score?

Kanto Denka Kogyo Co TSE:4047 -7.66% 67 Beneish M-Score is -2.36 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4047 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,068.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,526 Chemicals companies, Kanto Denka Kogyo Co ranks worse than 61.6% 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 -2.36 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4047' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.12   Med: -2.51   Max: -2.2
Current: -2.36

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kanto Denka Kogyo Co was -2.20. The lowest was -3.12. And the median was -2.51.


Kanto Denka Kogyo Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kanto Denka Kogyo 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.

Kanto Denka Kogyo Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Kanto Denka Kogyo 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 -2.59 -2.20 -2.42 -3.12 -2.36

Kanto Denka Kogyo Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 -3.12 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.36

TSE:4047 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kanto Denka Kogyo 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.


Kanto Denka Kogyo Co Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kanto Denka Kogyo Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kanto Denka Kogyo 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 Kanto Denka Kogyo 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 * 1.1712+0.528 * 0.9272+0.404 * 1.2098+0.892 * 1.0489+0.115 * 0.8668
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.026616-0.327 * 0.9614
=-2.36

* 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17,644 Mil.
Revenue was 円65,400 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円15,832 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円64,442 Mil.
Total Assets was 円131,314 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円52,760 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円9,305 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円27,734 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円27,754 Mil.
Net Income was 円3,785 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円7,280 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円14,362 Mil.
Revenue was 円62,351 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円13,995 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円57,426 Mil.
Total Assets was 円123,617 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円55,210 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円8,246 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円29,180 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円25,154 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)
=(17644 / 65400) / (14362 / 62351)
=0.269786 / 0.230341
=1.1712

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)
=(13995 / 62351) / (15832 / 65400)
=0.224455 / 0.24208
=0.9272

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 - (64442 + 52760) / 131314) / (1 - (57426 + 55210) / 123617)
=0.107468 / 0.088831
=1.2098

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
=65400 / 62351
=1.0489

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))
=(8246 / (8246 + 55210)) / (9305 / (9305 + 52760))
=0.129948 / 0.149923
=0.8668

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 / 65400) / (0 / 62351)
=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)
=((27754 + 27734) / 131314) / ((25154 + 29180) / 123617)
=0.42256 / 0.439535
=0.9614

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
=(3785 - 0 - 7280) / 131314
=-0.026616

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.

Kanto Denka Kogyo Co has a M-score of -2.36 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 -2.36 mean?
Kanto Denka Kogyo Co (TSE:4047) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.36 as of Jul. 17, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kanto Denka Kogyo Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kanto Denka Kogyo Co ranks #940 out of 1526 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 61.6%.
Is Kanto Denka Kogyo Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kanto Denka Kogyo Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.36. Based on the distribution chart, Kanto Denka Kogyo Co ranks #940 out of 1526 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kanto Denka Kogyo Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kanto Denka Kogyo Co's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kanto Denka Kogyo Co ranks #940 out of 1526 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kanto Denka Kogyo 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Kanto Denka Kogyo Co and its competitors. Kanto Denka Kogyo Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kanto Denka Kogyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kanto Denka Kogyo Co (TSE:4047) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,068.10, compared to a current price of 円2,701.00 — trading 152.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.36. Kanto Denka Kogyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Kanto Denka Kogyo Co (TSE:4047), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.36 as of Jul. 17, 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 Kanto Denka Kogyo Co (TSE:4047) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kanto Denka Kogyo Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,701.00 is trading 152.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,068.10. GuruFocus considers Kanto Denka Kogyo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4047:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.36
  • GF Value™: 円1,068.10 vs. price of 円2,701.00 (152.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4047 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kanto Denka Kogyo Co Business Description

Address 2-3-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Yusen Building, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0005
Kanto Denka Kogyo Co Ltd is a Japan-based company, engages in the production of a chemical product. It operates through Fundamental Chemicals and Fine Chemicals divisions. The Fundamental Chemicals offers caustic soda, hydrochloric acid, sodium hypochlorite, aluminum chloride, trichloroethylene, perchloroethylene, vinylidene chloride, cyclohexanol. The Fine Chemicals division offers reprographics carriers, magnetite, sulfur hexafluoride, carbon tetrafluoride, trifluoromethane, hexafluoroethane, nitrogen trifluoride, among others.
67GF Score

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