Okabe Co (TSE:5959) Beneish M-Score: -2.38 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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TSE:5959 Okabe Co Ltd TSE:5959
63 GF Score
Price 円925.00
GF Value 円832.04
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Okabe Co Beneish M-Score?

Okabe Co TSE:5959 +0.22% 63 Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5959 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円832.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,705 Construction companies, Okabe Co ranks worse than 56.72% 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 -2.38 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:5959' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.98   Med: -2.51   Max: -2.23
Current: -2.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Okabe Co was -2.23. The lowest was -2.98. And the median was -2.51.


Okabe Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Okabe 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.

Okabe Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Okabe 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 -2.67 -2.34 -2.98 -2.83 -2.38

Okabe Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.00 0.00 -2.38 0.00 0.00

TSE:5959 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Okabe 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.


Okabe Co Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Okabe Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Okabe 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 Okabe 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 * 0.9489+0.528 * 1.0025+0.404 * 1.0407+0.892 * 1.0288+0.115 * 1.0968
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.010173-0.327 * 0.854
=-2.38

* 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13,520 Mil.
Revenue was 円69,758 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円21,714 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円46,777 Mil.
Total Assets was 円85,030 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円22,373 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,911 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円14,747 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円5,102 Mil.
Net Income was 円3,285 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円2,420 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円13,850 Mil.
Revenue was 円67,806 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円21,160 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円48,824 Mil.
Total Assets was 円86,993 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円22,558 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,131 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円18,329 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円5,450 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)
=(13520 / 69758) / (13850 / 67806)
=0.193813 / 0.204259
=0.9489

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)
=(21160 / 67806) / (21714 / 69758)
=0.312067 / 0.311276
=1.0025

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 - (46777 + 22373) / 85030) / (1 - (48824 + 22558) / 86993)
=0.186758 / 0.179451
=1.0407

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
=69758 / 67806
=1.0288

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))
=(2131 / (2131 + 22558)) / (1911 / (1911 + 22373))
=0.086314 / 0.078694
=1.0968

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 / 69758) / (0 / 67806)
=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)
=((5102 + 14747) / 85030) / ((5450 + 18329) / 86993)
=0.233435 / 0.273344
=0.854

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
=(3285 - 0 - 2420) / 85030
=0.010173

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.

Okabe Co has a M-score of -2.38 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 -2.38 mean?
Okabe Co (TSE:5959) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.38 as of Aug. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Okabe Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Okabe Co ranks #967 out of 1705 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 56.7%.
Is Okabe Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Okabe Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Based on the distribution chart, Okabe Co ranks #967 out of 1705 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Okabe Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Okabe Co's Beneish M-Score compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Okabe Co ranks #967 out of 1705 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Okabe 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 a Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Okabe Co and its competitors. Okabe Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Okabe Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Okabe Co (TSE:5959) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円832.04, compared to a current price of 円925.00 — trading 11.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Okabe Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Okabe Co (TSE:5959), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Aug. 11, 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 Okabe Co (TSE:5959) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Okabe Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円925.00 is trading 11.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円832.04. GuruFocus considers Okabe Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5959:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.38
  • GF Value™: 円832.04 vs. price of 円925.00 (11.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5959 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Okabe Co Business Description

Address 2-8-2, Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, JPN
Okabe Co Ltd is a construction and engineering products manufacturer. The company operates its business through its subsidiaries in three segments Construction-related products, Automotive products, and Other businesses. It develops, manufactures and markets temporary building and formwork products. The company designs and sells automotive bolts and screw nuts in the U.S. The company's marine business involves the development, manufacture, and sale of marine materials.
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