JCU (TSE:4975) Beneish M-Score: -2.42 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:4975 JCU Corp TSE:4975
92 GF Score
Price 円6,610.00
GF Value 円4,547.78
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is JCU Beneish M-Score?

JCU TSE:4975 -1.64% 92 Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4975 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,547.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,525 Chemicals companies, JCU ranks worse than 57.11% 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 -2.42 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4975' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.92   Med: -2.44   Max: -2.16
Current: -2.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of JCU was -2.16. The lowest was -2.92. And the median was -2.44.


JCU Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JCU'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.

JCU Beneish M-Score Chart

JCU 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 -2.25 -2.69 -2.28 -2.47 -2.42

JCU 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 -2.47 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.42

TSE:4975 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, JCU'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.


JCU Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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JCU 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 JCU 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 * 0.9293+0.528 * 0.9445+0.404 * 1.1944+0.892 * 1.0464+0.115 * 1.3948
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.000574-0.327 * 1.0359
=-2.42

* 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10,107 Mil.
Revenue was 円29,672 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円20,610 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円39,191 Mil.
Total Assets was 円62,679 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円19,682 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,012 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円7,569 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円6 Mil.
Net Income was 円9,074 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円9,038 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円10,394 Mil.
Revenue was 円28,356 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円18,602 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円40,223 Mil.
Total Assets was 円54,841 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円11,830 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円866 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円6,347 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円51 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)
=(10107 / 29672) / (10394 / 28356)
=0.340624 / 0.366554
=0.9293

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)
=(18602 / 28356) / (20610 / 29672)
=0.656016 / 0.694594
=0.9445

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 - (39191 + 19682) / 62679) / (1 - (40223 + 11830) / 54841)
=0.060722 / 0.050838
=1.1944

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
=29672 / 28356
=1.0464

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))
=(866 / (866 + 11830)) / (1012 / (1012 + 19682))
=0.06821 / 0.048903
=1.3948

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 / 29672) / (0 / 28356)
=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)
=((6 + 7569) / 62679) / ((51 + 6347) / 54841)
=0.120854 / 0.116665
=1.0359

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
=(9074 - 0 - 9038) / 62679
=0.000574

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.

JCU has a M-score of -2.42 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 -2.42 mean?
JCU (TSE:4975) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.42 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on JCU and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, JCU ranks #871 out of 1525 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is JCU's Beneish M-Score too high?
JCU's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Based on the distribution chart, JCU ranks #871 out of 1525 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, JCU has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JCU's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, JCU ranks #871 out of 1525 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places JCU 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 JCU and its competitors. JCU's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JCU stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JCU (TSE:4975) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,547.78, compared to a current price of 円6,610.00 — trading 45.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. JCU's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 JCU (TSE:4975), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.42 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 JCU (TSE:4975) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JCU stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円6,610.00 is trading 45.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,547.78. GuruFocus considers JCU to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4975:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.42
  • GF Value™: 円4,547.78 vs. price of 円6,610.00 (45.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4975 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


JCU Business Description

Address Tixtower Ueno 16F, 8-1 Higashiueno 4-chome Taito-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 110 0015
JCU Corp along with its subsidiaries manufactures surface treatment agents & equipment. It offers Plastic plating & plating chemicals, plating machines, Sputtering equipment, plasma desmear equipment, PWB etching & cleaning equipment, among others.
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