Asaka Industrial Co (TSE:5962) Beneish M-Score: -2.15 (As of Aug. 15, 2026)

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TSE:5962 Asaka Industrial Co Ltd TSE:5962
62 GF Score
Price 円1,990.00
GF Value 円1,529.57
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Asaka Industrial Co Beneish M-Score?

Asaka Industrial Co TSE:5962 62 Beneish M-Score is -2.15 as of Aug. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5962 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,529.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,907 Industrial Products companies, Asaka Industrial Co ranks worse than 70.76% 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 -2.15 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:5962' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.93   Med: -2.5   Max: -1.84
Current: -2.15

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Asaka Industrial Co was -1.84. The lowest was -2.93. And the median was -2.50.


Asaka Industrial Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asaka Industrial 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.

Asaka Industrial Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Asaka Industrial 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 -2.93 -1.84 -2.30 -2.71 -2.15

Asaka Industrial Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 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 -2.71 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.15

TSE:5962 vs SNA, RBC, SWK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Asaka Industrial 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.


Asaka Industrial Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Asaka Industrial 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 Asaka Industrial 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 * 1.0895+0.528 * 0.9843+0.404 * 1.0077+0.892 * 0.9893+0.115 * 1.124
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.044727-0.327 * 0.8874
=-2.15

* 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1,164 Mil.
Revenue was 円8,358 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,302 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円4,647 Mil.
Total Assets was 円7,012 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円627 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円76 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,881 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円236 Mil.
Net Income was 円410 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円97 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,080 Mil.
Revenue was 円8,448 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,290 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円4,539 Mil.
Total Assets was 円6,845 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円623 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円86 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,008 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円321 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)
=(1164.289 / 8357.984) / (1080.21 / 8448.237)
=0.139303 / 0.127862
=1.0895

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)
=(2290.073 / 8448.237) / (2301.801 / 8357.984)
=0.271071 / 0.275401
=0.9843

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 - (4646.633 + 627.124) / 7011.593) / (1 - (4538.608 + 622.786) / 6844.961)
=0.247852 / 0.245957
=1.0077

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
=8357.984 / 8448.237
=0.9893

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))
=(86.172 / (86.172 + 622.786)) / (76.039 / (76.039 + 627.124))
=0.121547 / 0.108139
=1.124

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 / 8357.984) / (0 / 8448.237)
=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)
=((236.185 + 1881.042) / 7011.593) / ((320.929 + 2008.217) / 6844.961)
=0.301961 / 0.340272
=0.8874

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
=(410.221 - 0 - 96.611) / 7011.593
=0.044727

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.

Asaka Industrial Co has a M-score of -2.15 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 -2.15 mean?
Asaka Industrial Co (TSE:5962) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.15 as of Aug. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Asaka Industrial Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Asaka Industrial Co ranks #2057 out of 2907 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 70.8%.
Is Asaka Industrial Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Asaka Industrial Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. Based on the distribution chart, Asaka Industrial Co ranks #2057 out of 2907 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Asaka Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asaka Industrial Co's Beneish M-Score compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Asaka Industrial Co ranks #2057 out of 2907 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Asaka Industrial 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 Asaka Industrial Co and its competitors. Asaka Industrial Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asaka Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asaka Industrial Co (TSE:5962) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,529.57, compared to a current price of 円1,990.00 — trading 30.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. Asaka Industrial 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 Asaka Industrial Co (TSE:5962), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.15 as of Aug. 15, 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 Asaka Industrial Co (TSE:5962) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asaka Industrial Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,990.00 is trading 30.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,529.57. GuruFocus considers Asaka Industrial Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5962:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.15
  • GF Value™: 円1,529.57 vs. price of 円1,990.00 (30.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5962 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Asaka Industrial Co Business Description

Address 117, 2-Umiyamacho, Kaisan-cho, Sakai-shi, Sakai-shi, JPN, 590 0982
Asaka Industrial Co Ltd is a Japan-based agricultural and construction tools manufacturer. The products of the company include shovels, spades, gardening tools, civil engineering and construction equipment, agricultural tools, woodworking products, motorized mobile shelves, rotating racks, heavy, medium, and light-weight racks, transport equipment, store fixtures, and others.
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