Nippon Seiro Co (TSE:5010) Beneish M-Score: -2.92 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSE:5010 Nippon Seiro Co Ltd TSE:5010
41 GF Score
Price 円233.00
GF Value 円121.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Nippon Seiro Co Beneish M-Score?

Nippon Seiro Co TSE:5010 -1.27% 41 Beneish M-Score is -2.92 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5010 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of 円121.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Oil & Gas companies, Nippon Seiro Co ranks better than 67.64% 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 -2.92 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:5010' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.38   Med: -2.72   Max: -1.07
Current: -2.92

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Nippon Seiro Co was -1.07. The lowest was -3.38. And the median was -2.72.


Nippon Seiro Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Seiro 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.

Nippon Seiro Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Nippon Seiro Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.76 -1.29 -3.05 -3.03 -2.92

Nippon Seiro Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 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 -3.03 0.00 0.00 -2.92 0.00

TSE:5010 vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Nippon Seiro 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.


Nippon Seiro Co Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Nippon Seiro Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nippon Seiro 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 Nippon Seiro 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 * 0.9718+0.528 * 1.1561+0.404 * 1.1887+0.892 * 0.8971+0.115 * 1.065
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.109571-0.327 * 0.9224
=-2.92

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円2,332 Mil.
Revenue was 円19,776 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,550 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円12,513 Mil.
Total Assets was 円27,279 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円13,866 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円862 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円13,860 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,958 Mil.
Net Income was 円697 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円3,686 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,675 Mil.
Revenue was 円22,045 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円4,575 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円14,669 Mil.
Total Assets was 円29,725 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円14,231 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円946 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円15,594 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円5,455 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)
=(2332 / 19776) / (2675 / 22045)
=0.117921 / 0.121343
=0.9718

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)
=(4575 / 22045) / (3550 / 19776)
=0.20753 / 0.179511
=1.1561

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 - (12513 + 13866) / 27279) / (1 - (14669 + 14231) / 29725)
=0.032992 / 0.027754
=1.1887

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
=19776 / 22045
=0.8971

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))
=(946 / (946 + 14231)) / (862 / (862 + 13866))
=0.062331 / 0.058528
=1.065

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 / 19776) / (0 / 22045)
=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)
=((3958 + 13860) / 27279) / ((5455 + 15594) / 29725)
=0.653176 / 0.708124
=0.9224

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
=(697 - 0 - 3686) / 27279
=-0.109571

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.

Nippon Seiro Co has a M-score of -2.92 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 -2.92 mean?
Nippon Seiro Co (TSE:5010) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.92 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Nippon Seiro Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Seiro Co ranks #266 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is Nippon Seiro Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Nippon Seiro Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Seiro Co ranks #266 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Seiro Co has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Seiro Co's Beneish M-Score compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Nippon Seiro Co ranks #266 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Nippon Seiro Co in the upper 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Nippon Seiro Co and its competitors. Nippon Seiro Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Seiro Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Seiro Co (TSE:5010) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円121.41, compared to a current price of 円233.00 — trading 91.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. Nippon Seiro Co's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Nippon Seiro Co (TSE:5010), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.92 as of Jun. 26, 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 Nippon Seiro Co (TSE:5010) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Seiro Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円233.00 is trading 91.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円121.41. GuruFocus considers Nippon Seiro Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5010:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.92
  • GF Value™: 円121.41 vs. price of 円233.00 (91.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5010 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nippon Seiro Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 10 floor number 5 No. 18 Kyobashi Creation, Kyobashi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN
Nippon Seiro Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of petroleum waxes, physically and chemically converted wax products and fuel oil in Japan. The company offers paraffin and microcrystalline wax products, as well as special wax products. These products are used in various applications, such as hotmelt adhesives, paper cups, plastic lubricants, paper converting, rubber antiozonants, and electric insulation.
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