Kitac (TSE:4707) Beneish M-Score: -2.29 (As of Jul. 10, 2026)


TSE:4707 Kitac Corp TSE:4707
72 GF Score
Price 円329.00
GF Value 円391.59
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kitac Beneish M-Score?

Kitac TSE:4707 -0.30% 72 Beneish M-Score is -2.29 as of Jul. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4707 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円391.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,700 Construction companies, Kitac ranks worse than 63.82% 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 -2.29 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4707' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.41   Med: -2.49   Max: 6.25
Current: -2.29

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kitac was 6.25. The lowest was -3.41. And the median was -2.49.


Kitac Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kitac'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.

Kitac Beneish M-Score Chart

Kitac Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.41 6.25 -2.21 -2.53 -2.29

Kitac Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 0.00 -2.53 0.00 -2.29 0.00

TSE:4707 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kitac'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.


Kitac Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kitac's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kitac 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 Kitac 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 * 1.0632+0.528 * 1.1204+0.404 * 1.014+0.892 * 1.0373+0.115 * 0.8323
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2555+4.679 * 0.015913-0.327 * 0.9578
=-2.29

* 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 (Oct25) TTM:Last Year (Oct24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円1,404 Mil.
Revenue was 円3,468 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,024 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,617 Mil.
Total Assets was 円6,354 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円4,282 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円154 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円160 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,200 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円393 Mil.
Net Income was 円208 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円107 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,273 Mil.
Revenue was 円3,343 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,106 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,532 Mil.
Total Assets was 円6,065 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円4,104 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円122 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円123 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,210 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円374 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)
=(1404.017 / 3467.585) / (1273.097 / 3342.956)
=0.404898 / 0.38083
=1.0632

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)
=(1105.595 / 3342.956) / (1023.597 / 3467.585)
=0.330724 / 0.29519
=1.1204

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 - (1616.884 + 4282.096) / 6354.349) / (1 - (1532.16 + 4104.213) / 6065.031)
=0.071663 / 0.070677
=1.014

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
=3467.585 / 3342.956
=1.0373

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))
=(121.926 / (121.926 + 4104.213)) / (153.765 / (153.765 + 4282.096))
=0.02885 / 0.034664
=0.8323

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)
=(159.838 / 3467.585) / (122.735 / 3342.956)
=0.046095 / 0.036715
=1.2555

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)
=((393.079 + 2199.702) / 6354.349) / ((373.914 + 2209.868) / 6065.031)
=0.408033 / 0.426013
=0.9578

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
=(207.981 - 0 - 106.863) / 6354.349
=0.015913

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.

Kitac has a M-score of -2.29 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 -2.29 mean?
Kitac (TSE:4707) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.29 as of Jul. 10, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kitac and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kitac ranks #1085 out of 1700 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 63.8%.
Is Kitac's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kitac's current Beneish M-Score is -2.29. Based on the distribution chart, Kitac ranks #1085 out of 1700 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kitac has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kitac's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kitac ranks #1085 out of 1700 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kitac 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Kitac and its competitors. Kitac's current Beneish M-Score is -2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kitac stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitac (TSE:4707) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円391.59, compared to a current price of 円329.00 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.29. Kitac's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Kitac (TSE:4707), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.29 as of Jul. 10, 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 Kitac (TSE:4707) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitac stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円329.00 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円391.59. GuruFocus considers Kitac to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4707:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.29
  • GF Value™: 円391.59 vs. price of 円329.00 (16% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4707 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kitac Business Description

Address 10-2 Shinkocho, Chuo-ku, Niigata, JPN, 950-0965
Kitac Corp is engaged in offering business services. The services offered by the company include geological survey analysis and evaluation, environmental survey and analysis, civil engineering, and construction management. The company is also engaged in Real estate rental business that includes the production of printed materials for clients, the production of its own printed materials, and web advertising.
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