Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) Beneish M-Score: -2.73 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:4616 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Ltd TSE:4616
64 GF Score
Price 円1,938.00
GF Value 円1,658.84
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Beneish M-Score?

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co TSE:4616 +0.16% 64 Beneish M-Score is -2.73 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4616 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,658.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,525 Chemicals companies, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ranks better than 69.7% 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 -2.73 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4616' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.8   Med: -2.6   Max: -2.43
Current: -2.73

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co was -2.43. The lowest was -2.80. And the median was -2.60.


Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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.

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.80 -2.46 -2.65 -2.55 -2.73

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
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 -2.65 0.00 -2.55 0.00 -2.73

TSE:4616 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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.


Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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 * 0.8017+0.528 * 1.0393+0.404 * 1.0971+0.892 * 1.0032+0.115 * 0.8466
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.024395-0.327 * 0.991
=-2.73

* 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 (Nov25) TTM:Last Year (Nov24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円890 Mil.
Revenue was 円5,932 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,009 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円5,703 Mil.
Total Assets was 円8,674 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,760 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円156 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,618 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円885 Mil.
Net Income was 円72 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円284 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,107 Mil.
Revenue was 円5,913 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,046 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円5,709 Mil.
Total Assets was 円8,462 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,676 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円124 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,552 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円881 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)
=(890.045 / 5932.496) / (1106.62 / 5913.405)
=0.150029 / 0.187138
=0.8017

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)
=(1045.501 / 5913.405) / (1009.191 / 5932.496)
=0.176802 / 0.170112
=1.0393

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 - (5702.595 + 1760.439) / 8674.214) / (1 - (5709.253 + 1675.961) / 8462.236)
=0.13963 / 0.127274
=1.0971

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
=5932.496 / 5913.405
=1.0032

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))
=(123.994 / (123.994 + 1675.961)) / (155.936 / (155.936 + 1760.439))
=0.068887 / 0.08137
=0.8466

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 / 5932.496) / (0 / 5913.405)
=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)
=((884.629 + 3617.837) / 8674.214) / ((880.705 + 3551.588) / 8462.236)
=0.519063 / 0.523773
=0.991

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
=(72.318 - 0 - 283.925) / 8674.214
=-0.024395

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.

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co has a M-score of -2.73 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 -2.73 mean?
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.73 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ranks #462 out of 1525 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 30.3%.
Is Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.73. Based on the distribution chart, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ranks #462 out of 1525 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ranks #462 out of 1525 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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 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 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co and its competitors. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,658.84, compared to a current price of 円1,938.00 — trading 16.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.73. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 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 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.73 as of Jul. 14, 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 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,938.00 is trading 16.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,658.84. GuruFocus considers Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4616:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.73
  • GF Value™: 円1,658.84 vs. price of 円1,938.00 (16.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4616 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Business Description

Address Number 41, No. 1-chome, Amagasaki, Tsukaguchihon, Hyogo, JPN, 661-0001
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and selling various paints in Japan. Its products include heat insulation paints, ultra-low temperature powder, and water-based paints; and general purpose building paints, as well as floor coatings, building interior and exterior paints, aqueous paint, and rustproof paint.
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