NIPPON KINZOKU Co (TSE:5491) Beneish M-Score: -2.69 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


TSE:5491 NIPPON KINZOKU Co Ltd TSE:5491
62 GF Score
Price 円847.00
GF Value 円816.19
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is NIPPON KINZOKU Co Beneish M-Score?

NIPPON KINZOKU Co TSE:5491 -2.19% 62 Beneish M-Score is -2.69 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5491 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円816.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 588 Steel companies, NIPPON KINZOKU Co ranks better than 64.63% 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 -2.69 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:5491' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.83   Med: -2.59   Max: -2.01
Current: -2.69

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of NIPPON KINZOKU Co was -2.01. The lowest was -2.83. And the median was -2.59.


NIPPON KINZOKU Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NIPPON KINZOKU 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 KINZOKU Co Beneish M-Score Chart

NIPPON KINZOKU 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 -2.83 -2.26 -2.09 -2.80 -2.69

NIPPON KINZOKU 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 -2.09 0.00 -2.80 0.00 -2.69

TSE:5491 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, NIPPON KINZOKU 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 KINZOKU Co Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

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

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


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NIPPON KINZOKU 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 KINZOKU 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 * 0.9917+0.528 * 0.7952+0.404 * 1.209+0.892 * 0.9673+0.115 * 0.9592
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0008+4.679 * -0.036394-0.327 * 0.9149
=-2.69

* 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6,208 Mil.
Revenue was 円49,619 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円6,261 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円34,746 Mil.
Total Assets was 円65,697 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円26,592 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,743 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,031 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円16,918 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円14,240 Mil.
Net Income was 円213 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円2,604 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円6,472 Mil.
Revenue was 円51,298 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円5,147 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円38,693 Mil.
Total Assets was 円69,897 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円27,368 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,716 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,065 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円28,987 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円7,245 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)
=(6208 / 49619) / (6472 / 51298)
=0.125113 / 0.126165
=0.9917

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)
=(5147 / 51298) / (6261 / 49619)
=0.100335 / 0.126182
=0.7952

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 - (34746 + 26592) / 65697) / (1 - (38693 + 27368) / 69897)
=0.06635 / 0.054881
=1.209

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
=49619 / 51298
=0.9673

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))
=(1716 / (1716 + 27368)) / (1743 / (1743 + 26592))
=0.059002 / 0.061514
=0.9592

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)
=(1031 / 49619) / (1065 / 51298)
=0.020778 / 0.020761
=1.0008

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)
=((14240 + 16918) / 65697) / ((7245 + 28987) / 69897)
=0.474268 / 0.518363
=0.9149

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
=(213 - 0 - 2604) / 65697
=-0.036394

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 KINZOKU Co has a M-score of -2.69 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 -2.69 mean?
NIPPON KINZOKU Co (TSE:5491) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.69 as of Jul. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on NIPPON KINZOKU Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NIPPON KINZOKU Co ranks #208 out of 588 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
NIPPON KINZOKU Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. Based on the distribution chart, NIPPON KINZOKU Co ranks #208 out of 588 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NIPPON KINZOKU Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, NIPPON KINZOKU Co ranks #208 out of 588 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts NIPPON KINZOKU 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 NIPPON KINZOKU Co and its competitors. NIPPON KINZOKU Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NIPPON KINZOKU Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIPPON KINZOKU Co (TSE:5491) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円816.19, compared to a current price of 円847.00 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. NIPPON KINZOKU Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 KINZOKU Co (TSE:5491), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.69 as of Jul. 09, 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 KINZOKU Co (TSE:5491) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIPPON KINZOKU Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円847.00 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円816.19. GuruFocus considers NIPPON KINZOKU Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5491:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.69
  • GF Value™: 円816.19 vs. price of 円847.00 (3.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5491 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


NIPPON KINZOKU Co Business Description

Address No. 7, No. 30 5-chome, Minato-ku, G-BASE Tamachi 10th and 11th floors, Shiba, Tokyo, JPN, 108-0014
NIPPON KINZOKU Co Ltd is a Japanese based company engaged in the steel business. It is involved in the manufacturing of cold-rolled stainless steel strip polishing magnesium alloy belt and stainless steel processed products and other titanium alloy magnesium metal products.
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