C. Uyemura (TSE:4966) Beneish M-Score: -2.32 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:4966 C. Uyemura & Co Ltd TSE:4966
84 GF Score
Price 円26,930.00
GF Value 円12,164.32
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What is C. Uyemura Beneish M-Score?

C. Uyemura TSE:4966 -2.32% 84 Beneish M-Score is -2.32 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4966 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of 円12,164.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,530 Chemicals companies, C. Uyemura ranks worse than 64.64% 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 -2.32 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4966' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.8   Med: -2.42   Max: -1.71
Current: -2.32

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of C. Uyemura was -1.71. The lowest was -2.80. And the median was -2.42.


C. Uyemura Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for C. Uyemura'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.

C. Uyemura Beneish M-Score Chart

C. Uyemura 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 -2.31 -2.57 -2.42 -2.80 -2.32

C. Uyemura Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 -2.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.32

TSE:4966 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, C. Uyemura'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.


C. Uyemura Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, C. Uyemura's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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C. Uyemura 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 C. Uyemura 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 * 1.0398+0.528 * 0.9916+0.404 * 0.9609+0.892 * 1.0947+0.115 * 0.9111
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9296+4.679 * 0.000416-0.327 * 0.8266
=-2.32

* 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20,477 Mil.
Revenue was 円91,784 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円35,982 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円95,899 Mil.
Total Assets was 円139,570 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円23,839 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,425 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,438 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円16,249 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円554 Mil.
Net Income was 円13,946 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円13,888 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円17,990 Mil.
Revenue was 円83,845 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円32,595 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円86,652 Mil.
Total Assets was 円130,589 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円24,626 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,262 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,413 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円18,450 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円570 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)
=(20477 / 91784) / (17990 / 83845)
=0.2231 / 0.214563
=1.0398

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)
=(32595 / 83845) / (35982 / 91784)
=0.388753 / 0.392029
=0.9916

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 - (95899 + 23839) / 139570) / (1 - (86652 + 24626) / 130589)
=0.142094 / 0.147876
=0.9609

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
=91784 / 83845
=1.0947

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))
=(2262 / (2262 + 24626)) / (2425 / (2425 + 23839))
=0.084127 / 0.092332
=0.9111

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)
=(1438 / 91784) / (1413 / 83845)
=0.015667 / 0.016853
=0.9296

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)
=((554 + 16249) / 139570) / ((570 + 18450) / 130589)
=0.120391 / 0.145648
=0.8266

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
=(13946 - 0 - 13888) / 139570
=0.000416

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.

C. Uyemura has a M-score of -2.32 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 -2.32 mean?
C. Uyemura (TSE:4966) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.32 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on C. Uyemura and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, C. Uyemura ranks #989 out of 1530 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 64.6%.
Is C. Uyemura's Beneish M-Score too high?
C. Uyemura's current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. Based on the distribution chart, C. Uyemura ranks #989 out of 1530 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, C. Uyemura has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does C. Uyemura's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, C. Uyemura ranks #989 out of 1530 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places C. Uyemura 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 C. Uyemura and its competitors. C. Uyemura's current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is C. Uyemura stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C. Uyemura (TSE:4966) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円12,164.32, compared to a current price of 円26,930.00 — trading 121.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. C. Uyemura's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 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 C. Uyemura (TSE:4966), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.32 as of Jun. 27, 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 C. Uyemura (TSE:4966) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C. Uyemura stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円26,930.00 is trading 121.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円12,164.32. GuruFocus considers C. Uyemura to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4966:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.32
  • GF Value™: 円12,164.32 vs. price of 円26,930.00 (121.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4966 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


C. Uyemura Business Description

Address 2-6, Doshomachi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka, JPN, 541-0045
C. Uyemura & Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that operates in the surface finishing business. It offers specialty plating and surface finishing chemicals, specialized finishing and plating equipment, chemical control systems, industrial commodity chemicals, and non-ferrous metals. In addition, the group is also engaged in the real estate leasing business which involves leasing office buildings and condominiums.
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