Shinnihonseiyaku Co (TSE:4931) Beneish M-Score: -3.01 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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TSE:4931 Shinnihonseiyaku Co Ltd TSE:4931
86 GF Score
Price 円2,033.00
GF Value 円2,040.30
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Shinnihonseiyaku Co Beneish M-Score?

Shinnihonseiyaku Co TSE:4931 +0.25% 86 Beneish M-Score is -3.01 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4931 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,040.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,083 Retail - Cyclical companies, Shinnihonseiyaku Co ranks better than 77.84% 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 -3.01 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4931' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.01   Med: -2.49   Max: -2.02
Current: -3.01

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Shinnihonseiyaku Co was -2.02. The lowest was -3.01. And the median was -2.49.


Shinnihonseiyaku Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shinnihonseiyaku 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.

Shinnihonseiyaku Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Shinnihonseiyaku Co Annual Data
Trend Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.03 -2.49 -2.62 -2.03 -3.01

Shinnihonseiyaku Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep17 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 0.00 -2.03 0.00 -3.01 0.00

TSE:4931 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Shinnihonseiyaku 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.


Shinnihonseiyaku Co Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shinnihonseiyaku Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Shinnihonseiyaku 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 Shinnihonseiyaku 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 * 0.7581+0.528 * 0.9936+0.404 * 1.0212+0.892 * 1.0274+0.115 * 1.0293
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.075608-0.327 * 0.9466
=-3.01

* 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 (Sep25) TTM:Last Year (Sep24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円3,342 Mil.
Revenue was 円41,140 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円32,894 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円24,020 Mil.
Total Assets was 円28,251 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,892 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円365 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円4,860 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2 Mil.
Net Income was 円2,554 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円4,690 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円4,291 Mil.
Revenue was 円40,043 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円31,812 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円23,062 Mil.
Total Assets was 円27,222 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,953 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円390 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円4,873 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円76 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)
=(3342 / 41140) / (4291 / 40043)
=0.081235 / 0.10716
=0.7581

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)
=(31812 / 40043) / (32894 / 41140)
=0.794446 / 0.799562
=0.9936

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 - (24020 + 1892) / 28251) / (1 - (23062 + 1953) / 27222)
=0.082794 / 0.081074
=1.0212

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
=41140 / 40043
=1.0274

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))
=(390 / (390 + 1953)) / (365 / (365 + 1892))
=0.166453 / 0.161719
=1.0293

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 / 41140) / (0 / 40043)
=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)
=((2 + 4860) / 28251) / ((76 + 4873) / 27222)
=0.1721 / 0.181801
=0.9466

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
=(2554 - 0 - 4690) / 28251
=-0.075608

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.

Shinnihonseiyaku Co has a M-score of -3.01 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 -3.01 mean?
Shinnihonseiyaku Co (TSE:4931) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.01 as of Jul. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Shinnihonseiyaku Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shinnihonseiyaku Co ranks #240 out of 1083 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is Shinnihonseiyaku Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Shinnihonseiyaku Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.01. Based on the distribution chart, Shinnihonseiyaku Co ranks #240 out of 1083 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shinnihonseiyaku Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shinnihonseiyaku Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shinnihonseiyaku Co ranks #240 out of 1083 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Shinnihonseiyaku Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Shinnihonseiyaku Co and its competitors. Shinnihonseiyaku Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shinnihonseiyaku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinnihonseiyaku Co (TSE:4931) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,040.30, compared to a current price of 円2,033.00 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.01. Shinnihonseiyaku Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Shinnihonseiyaku Co (TSE:4931), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.01 as of Jul. 16, 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 Shinnihonseiyaku Co (TSE:4931) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinnihonseiyaku Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,033.00 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,040.30. GuruFocus considers Shinnihonseiyaku Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4931:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.01
  • GF Value™: 円2,040.30 vs. price of 円2,033.00 (0.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4931 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shinnihonseiyaku Co Business Description

Address Chuo-ku Otemon 1-Chome 4-7, Fukuoka City, JPN, 810-0074
Shinnihonseiyaku Co Ltd is a Japanese based company involved in the business of cosmetics, medicines and health foods. It operates under one brand name such as Perfect One under Cosmetics business, It offers medicines for warts and rough skin also curing sudden muscle spasms.
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