FUJIKURA KASEI Co (TSE:4620) Beneish M-Score: -2.25 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSE:4620 FUJIKURA KASEI Co Ltd TSE:4620
57 GF Score
Price 円968.00
GF Value 円547.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is FUJIKURA KASEI Co Beneish M-Score?

FUJIKURA KASEI Co TSE:4620 +0.21% 57 Beneish M-Score is -2.25 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4620 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円547.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,525 Chemicals companies, FUJIKURA KASEI Co ranks worse than 68.79% 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 -2.25 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4620' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.81   Med: -2.55   Max: -2.25
Current: -2.25

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of FUJIKURA KASEI Co was -2.25. The lowest was -2.81. And the median was -2.55.


FUJIKURA KASEI Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FUJIKURA KASEI 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.

FUJIKURA KASEI Co Beneish M-Score Chart

FUJIKURA KASEI 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 -2.81 -2.51 -2.56 -2.68 -2.25

FUJIKURA KASEI Co 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 -2.56 0.00 -2.68 0.00 -2.25

TSE:4620 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, FUJIKURA KASEI 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.


FUJIKURA KASEI Co Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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FUJIKURA KASEI 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 FUJIKURA KASEI 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 * 1.0499+0.528 * 0.9446+0.404 * 1.3605+0.892 * 1.0019+0.115 * 1.5319
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.001791-0.327 * 1.0208
=-2.25

* 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10,927 Mil.
Revenue was 円55,636 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円16,956 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円36,095 Mil.
Total Assets was 円71,450 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円17,936 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,337 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円13,162 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,827 Mil.
Net Income was 円3,134 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円3,006 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円10,387 Mil.
Revenue was 円55,528 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円15,985 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円33,993 Mil.
Total Assets was 円59,048 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円14,474 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,721 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円11,818 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円316 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)
=(10926.657 / 55636.075) / (10386.968 / 55528.332)
=0.196395 / 0.187057
=1.0499

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)
=(15985.154 / 55528.332) / (16956.044 / 55636.075)
=0.287874 / 0.304767
=0.9446

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 - (36095.301 + 17935.596) / 71449.758) / (1 - (33993.476 + 14474.016) / 59048.12)
=0.243792 / 0.179187
=1.3605

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
=55636.075 / 55528.332
=1.0019

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))
=(1720.8 / (1720.8 + 14474.016)) / (1336.741 / (1336.741 + 17935.596))
=0.106256 / 0.069361
=1.5319

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 / 55636.075) / (0 / 55528.332)
=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)
=((1826.614 + 13161.873) / 71449.758) / ((316.202 + 11817.968) / 59048.12)
=0.209777 / 0.205496
=1.0208

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
=(3133.648 - 0 - 3005.663) / 71449.758
=0.001791

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.

FUJIKURA KASEI Co has a M-score of -2.25 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 -2.25 mean?
FUJIKURA KASEI Co (TSE:4620) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.25 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on FUJIKURA KASEI Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FUJIKURA KASEI Co ranks #1049 out of 1525 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is FUJIKURA KASEI Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
FUJIKURA KASEI Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.25. Based on the distribution chart, FUJIKURA KASEI Co ranks #1049 out of 1525 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, FUJIKURA KASEI Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FUJIKURA KASEI Co's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, FUJIKURA KASEI Co ranks #1049 out of 1525 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places FUJIKURA KASEI 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 FUJIKURA KASEI Co and its competitors. FUJIKURA KASEI Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FUJIKURA KASEI Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FUJIKURA KASEI Co (TSE:4620) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円547.92, compared to a current price of 円968.00 — trading 76.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.25. FUJIKURA KASEI Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 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 FUJIKURA KASEI Co (TSE:4620), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.25 as of Jul. 15, 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 FUJIKURA KASEI Co (TSE:4620) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FUJIKURA KASEI Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円968.00 is trading 76.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円547.92. GuruFocus considers FUJIKURA KASEI Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4620:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.25
  • GF Value™: 円547.92 vs. price of 円968.00 (76.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4620 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


FUJIKURA KASEI Co Business Description

Address 6-15, Shibakoen 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-0011
FUJIKURA KASEI Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of derivative products of acrylic resins. The company's products division include Coatings for plastics, Architectural coatings, Medical materials, Synthetic resins, and Functional polymers/polymers and resins.
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