Tohoku Steel Co (TSE:5484) Beneish M-Score: -2.61 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSE:5484 Tohoku Steel Co Ltd TSE:5484
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What is Tohoku Steel Co Beneish M-Score?

Tohoku Steel Co TSE:5484 60 Beneish M-Score is -2.61 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5484 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,963.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 592 Steel companies, Tohoku Steel Co ranks better than 58.28% 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 -2.61 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:5484' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.87   Med: -2.62   Max: -2.17
Current: -2.61

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tohoku Steel Co was -2.17. The lowest was -2.87. And the median was -2.62.


Tohoku Steel Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tohoku Steel 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.

Tohoku Steel Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Tohoku Steel Co 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 -2.48 -2.17 -2.87 -2.70 -2.61

Tohoku Steel Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.87 0.00 -2.70 0.00 -2.61

TSE:5484 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Tohoku Steel 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.


Tohoku Steel Co Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

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

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


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Tohoku Steel 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 Tohoku Steel 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 * 1.1133+0.528 * 0.8877+0.404 * 0.9951+0.892 * 0.9883+0.115 * 0.9423
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0282+4.679 * -0.030149-0.327 * 1.0166
=-2.61

* 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3,172 Mil.
Revenue was 円20,931 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,732 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円19,320 Mil.
Total Assets was 円36,364 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円9,583 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円920 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円316 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円4,297 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,276 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円2,372 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,882 Mil.
Revenue was 円21,178 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,352 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円17,413 Mil.
Total Assets was 円34,031 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円9,602 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円864 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円311 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,956 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 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)
=(3171.551 / 20931.28) / (2882.3 / 21178.08)
=0.151522 / 0.136098
=1.1133

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)
=(3351.969 / 21178.08) / (3731.911 / 20931.28)
=0.158275 / 0.178293
=0.8877

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 - (19320.397 + 9582.751) / 36363.521) / (1 - (17413.177 + 9601.858) / 34031.196)
=0.205161 / 0.206169
=0.9951

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
=20931.28 / 21178.08
=0.9883

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))
=(863.978 / (863.978 + 9601.858)) / (920.106 / (920.106 + 9582.751))
=0.082552 / 0.087605
=0.9423

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)
=(316.395 / 20931.28) / (311.366 / 21178.08)
=0.015116 / 0.014702
=1.0282

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)
=((0 + 4296.591) / 36363.521) / ((0 + 3955.531) / 34031.196)
=0.118157 / 0.116233
=1.0166

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
=(1275.68 - 0 - 2371.997) / 36363.521
=-0.030149

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.

Tohoku Steel Co has a M-score of -2.61 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 -2.61 mean?
Tohoku Steel Co (TSE:5484) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.61 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tohoku Steel Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tohoku Steel Co ranks #247 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is Tohoku Steel Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Tohoku Steel Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. Based on the distribution chart, Tohoku Steel Co ranks #247 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tohoku Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tohoku Steel Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Tohoku Steel Co ranks #247 out of 592 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Tohoku Steel 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 a Steel company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Steel 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 Tohoku Steel Co and its competitors. Tohoku Steel Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tohoku Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tohoku Steel Co (TSE:5484) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,963.24, compared to a current price of 円4,480.00 — trading 128.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. Tohoku Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 9 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 Tohoku Steel Co (TSE:5484), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.61 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 Tohoku Steel Co (TSE:5484) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tohoku Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,480.00 is trading 128.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,963.24. GuruFocus considers Tohoku Steel Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5484:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.61
  • GF Value™: 円1,963.24 vs. price of 円4,480.00 (128.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5484 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tohoku Steel Co Business Description

Address 23 Nishigaoka, Murata-machi, Shibata-gun, Miyagi, Murata, JPN, 989-1393
Tohoku Steel Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing, processing, and distribution of various types of special steel. It provides magnetic materials, heat-resistant alloys, anti-corrosion alloys, low thermal expansion materials, electronic materials, base materials for deposition, and sealing materials.
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