Japan Insulation Co (TSE:5368) Beneish M-Score: -2.11 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


TSE:5368 Japan Insulation Co Ltd TSE:5368
68 GF Score
Price 円977.00
GF Value 円1,104.28
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Japan Insulation Co Beneish M-Score?

Japan Insulation Co TSE:5368 +0.83% 68 Beneish M-Score is -2.11 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5368 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,104.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,913 Industrial Products companies, Japan Insulation Co ranks worse than 73.22% 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 -2.11 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:5368' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.94   Med: -2.58   Max: -2.04
Current: -2.11

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Japan Insulation Co was -2.04. The lowest was -2.94. And the median was -2.58.


Japan Insulation Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Insulation 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.

Japan Insulation Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Japan Insulation Co Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.60 -2.94 -2.75 -2.55 -2.11

Japan Insulation Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar18 Mar19 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 -2.75 0.00 -2.55 0.00 -2.11

TSE:5368 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Japan Insulation 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.


Japan Insulation Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Japan Insulation Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Japan Insulation 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 Japan Insulation 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 * 1.0172+0.528 * 0.952+0.404 * 1.1731+0.892 * 1.1776+0.115 * 0.93
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.028589-0.327 * 0.9367
=-2.11

* 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4,150 Mil.
Revenue was 円14,394 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円4,084 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円12,323 Mil.
Total Assets was 円18,840 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円5,294 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円327 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,805 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円488 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,178 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円639 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円3,465 Mil.
Revenue was 円12,223 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,301 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円11,543 Mil.
Total Assets was 円17,810 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円5,281 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円302 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,972 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円351 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)
=(4150.339 / 14393.82) / (3464.915 / 12222.902)
=0.288342 / 0.283477
=1.0172

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)
=(3301.085 / 12222.902) / (4083.534 / 14393.82)
=0.270074 / 0.283701
=0.952

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 - (12323.104 + 5293.909) / 18840.444) / (1 - (11543.141 + 5280.902) / 17809.928)
=0.064936 / 0.055356
=1.1731

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
=14393.82 / 12222.902
=1.1776

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))
=(302.042 / (302.042 + 5280.902)) / (327.002 / (327.002 + 5293.909))
=0.054101 / 0.058176
=0.93

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 / 14393.82) / (0 / 12222.902)
=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)
=((487.5 + 2805.283) / 18840.444) / ((351.25 + 2971.755) / 17809.928)
=0.174772 / 0.186582
=0.9367

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
=(1177.863 - 0 - 639.23) / 18840.444
=0.028589

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.

Japan Insulation Co has a M-score of -2.11 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 -2.11 mean?
Japan Insulation Co (TSE:5368) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.11 as of Jul. 12, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Japan Insulation Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Insulation Co ranks #2133 out of 2913 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 73.2%.
Is Japan Insulation Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Japan Insulation Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.11. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Insulation Co ranks #2133 out of 2913 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Insulation Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Insulation Co's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Japan Insulation Co ranks #2133 out of 2913 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Japan Insulation Co 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Japan Insulation Co and its competitors. Japan Insulation Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Insulation Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Insulation Co (TSE:5368) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,104.28, compared to a current price of 円977.00 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.11. Japan Insulation Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 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 Japan Insulation Co (TSE:5368), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.11 as of Jul. 12, 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 Japan Insulation Co (TSE:5368) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Insulation Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円977.00 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,104.28. GuruFocus considers Japan Insulation Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5368:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.11
  • GF Value™: 円1,104.28 vs. price of 円977.00 (11.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5368 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Japan Insulation Co Business Description

Address 1-18-17, Chuo Ward, Minamisenba, Shoko Chukin Semba Building 7th Floor, Osaka Prefecture, Osaka, JPN, 542-0081
Japan Insulation Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of heat-insulating materials made from Xonotlite-type calcium silicate. The company develops, produces, and sells disaster prevention materials to disturb a fire, including fireproof and non-combustible materials for buildings, non-combustible interior materials for ships, thermal insulation materials for plant equipment, fireproof materials for telecommunication cables for bridges and tunnels, boards for processing sculptures and signboards, and lightweight and heat resistant inorganic powder.
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