Kaken Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4521) Beneish M-Score: -1.97 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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TSE:4521 Kaken Pharmaceutical Co Ltd TSE:4521
69 GF Score
Price 円3,900.00
GF Value 円3,775.44
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kaken Pharmaceutical Co Beneish M-Score?

Kaken Pharmaceutical Co TSE:4521 +1.04% 69 Beneish M-Score is -1.97 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4521 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,775.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 910 Drug Manufacturers companies, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co ranks worse than 80.11% 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 -1.97 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4521' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.98   Med: -2.51   Max: -1.97
Current: -1.97

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kaken Pharmaceutical Co was -1.97. The lowest was -2.98. And the median was -2.51.


Kaken Pharmaceutical Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kaken Pharmaceutical 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.

Kaken Pharmaceutical Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Kaken Pharmaceutical 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 -2.50 -2.63 -1.98 -2.98 -1.97

Kaken Pharmaceutical 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 -2.98 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.97

TSE:4521 vs ZTS, UTHR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Kaken Pharmaceutical 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.


Kaken Pharmaceutical Co Beneish M-Score vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kaken Pharmaceutical 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 Kaken Pharmaceutical 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 * 1.1193+0.528 * 1.1965+0.404 * 1.1385+0.892 * 0.8175+0.115 * 0.7751
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.074196-0.327 * 0.7436
=-1.97

* 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19,378 Mil.
Revenue was 円76,871 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円39,991 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円94,051 Mil.
Total Assets was 円178,217 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円27,134 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円3,325 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円20,803 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円2,144 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-11,079 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円21,178 Mil.
Revenue was 円94,035 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円58,532 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円111,393 Mil.
Total Assets was 円193,377 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円27,629 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,554 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円30,354 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 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)
=(19378 / 76871) / (21178 / 94035)
=0.252085 / 0.225214
=1.1193

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)
=(58532 / 94035) / (39991 / 76871)
=0.622449 / 0.520235
=1.1965

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 - (94051 + 27134) / 178217) / (1 - (111393 + 27629) / 193377)
=0.320014 / 0.281083
=1.1385

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
=76871 / 94035
=0.8175

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))
=(2554 / (2554 + 27629)) / (3325 / (3325 + 27134))
=0.084617 / 0.109163
=0.7751

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 / 76871) / (0 / 94035)
=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)
=((0 + 20803) / 178217) / ((0 + 30354) / 193377)
=0.116728 / 0.156968
=0.7436

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
=(2144 - 0 - -11079) / 178217
=0.074196

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.

Kaken Pharmaceutical Co has a M-score of -1.97 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 -1.97 mean?
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4521) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.97 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kaken Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co ranks #729 out of 910 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 80.1%.
Is Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.97. Based on the distribution chart, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co ranks #729 out of 910 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's Beneish M-Score compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co ranks #729 out of 910 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kaken Pharmaceutical 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Kaken Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaken Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4521) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,775.44, compared to a current price of 円3,900.00 — trading 3.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.97. Kaken Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 Kaken Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4521), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.97 as of Jul. 21, 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 Kaken Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4521) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,900.00 is trading 3.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,775.44. GuruFocus considers Kaken Pharmaceutical Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4521:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.97
  • GF Value™: 円3,775.44 vs. price of 円3,900.00 (3.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4521 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kaken Pharmaceutical Co Business Description

Address 28-8, Honkomagome 2-chome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 1138650
Kaken Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is a specialty and generic drug manufacturing company. The company organizes its segments between pharmaceutical and real estate activities. The pharmaceutical segment consists of pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices, and agrochemicals. In the real estate segment, the majority of revenue is generated through commercial facility rental fees. Sales in Japan constitute more than 90% of revenue. Kaken considers merger and acquisition investment to be a potential component of its operational growth strategy for expanding its research, development, manufacturing, and marketing capabilities.
69GF Score

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