TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co (TSE:4635) Beneish M-Score: -2.50 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:4635 TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co Ltd TSE:4635
66 GF Score
Price 円1,370.00
GF Value 円791.53
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co Beneish M-Score?

TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co TSE:4635 +0.22% 66 Beneish M-Score is -2.50 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4635 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円791.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,525 Chemicals companies, TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co ranks worse than 50.49% 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 -2.5 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4635' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.88   Med: -2.57   Max: -2.04
Current: -2.5

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co was -2.04. The lowest was -2.88. And the median was -2.57.


TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG 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.

TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co Beneish M-Score Chart

TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG 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 -2.61 -2.04 -2.51 -2.63 -2.50

TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG 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 -2.51 0.00 -2.63 0.00 -2.50

TSE:4635 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG 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.


TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG 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 TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG 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 * 0.9389+0.528 * 0.9211+0.404 * 1.1461+0.892 * 1.0667+0.115 * 0.8869
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9855+4.679 * -0.00951-0.327 * 0.9446
=-2.50

* 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11,078 Mil.
Revenue was 円49,926 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円8,309 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円31,159 Mil.
Total Assets was 円53,418 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円12,397 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,629 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,519 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円15,952 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,299 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,867 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円2,375 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円11,062 Mil.
Revenue was 円46,806 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円7,175 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円29,729 Mil.
Total Assets was 円50,832 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円12,915 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,483 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,445 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円16,357 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,036 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)
=(11078 / 49926) / (11062 / 46806)
=0.221888 / 0.236337
=0.9389

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)
=(7175 / 46806) / (8309 / 49926)
=0.153292 / 0.166426
=0.9211

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 - (31159 + 12397) / 53418) / (1 - (29729 + 12915) / 50832)
=0.184619 / 0.16108
=1.1461

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
=49926 / 46806
=1.0667

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))
=(1483 / (1483 + 12915)) / (1629 / (1629 + 12397))
=0.103 / 0.116141
=0.8869

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)
=(1519 / 49926) / (1445 / 46806)
=0.030425 / 0.030872
=0.9855

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)
=((3299 + 15952) / 53418) / ((3036 + 16357) / 50832)
=0.360384 / 0.381512
=0.9446

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
=(1867 - 0 - 2375) / 53418
=-0.00951

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.

TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co has a M-score of -2.50 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 -2.50 mean?
TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co (TSE:4635) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.50 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co ranks #770 out of 1525 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 50.5%.
Is TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. Based on the distribution chart, TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co ranks #770 out of 1525 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co ranks #770 out of 1525 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG 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 TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co and its competitors. TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co (TSE:4635) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円791.53, compared to a current price of 円1,370.00 — trading 73.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 1 warning sign 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 TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co (TSE:4635), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.50 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 TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co (TSE:4635) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,370.00 is trading 73.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円791.53. GuruFocus considers TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4635:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.50
  • GF Value™: 円791.53 vs. price of 円1,370.00 (73.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4635 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co Business Description

Address 1-12-4 Oji, Kita-ku, Tokyo, JPN
TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co Ltd is the speciality chemicals manufacturing company. The core business segments of the company comprise of the followings - Ink business, Chemical Products, and Processed Products business. Ink business offers offset printing, gravure ink, inkjet ink, high performance, and high-quality printer ink. Chemical Products includes colorant for plastics, functional additives for plastics, and other functional products. The Processed Products business supply packaging materials, civil engineering materials and agricultural materials for various industrial applications.
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