Chugokukogyo Co (TSE:5974) Beneish M-Score: -2.55 (As of Aug. 06, 2026)

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TSE:5974 Chugokukogyo Co Ltd TSE:5974
59 GF Score
Price 円850.00
GF Value 円637.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Chugokukogyo Co Beneish M-Score?

Chugokukogyo Co TSE:5974 -1.39% 59 Beneish M-Score is -2.55 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5974 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円637.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 486 Utilities - Regulated companies, Chugokukogyo Co ranks worse than 54.94% 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 -2.55 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:5974' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.82   Med: -2.61   Max: -2.26
Current: -2.55

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Chugokukogyo Co was -2.26. The lowest was -2.82. And the median was -2.61.


Chugokukogyo Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chugokukogyo 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.

Chugokukogyo Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Chugokukogyo 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 -2.59 -2.36 -2.26 -2.82 -2.55

Chugokukogyo 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 -2.26 0.00 -2.82 0.00 -2.55

TSE:5974 vs ATO, NI, UGI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Chugokukogyo 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.


Chugokukogyo Co Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Chugokukogyo Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Chugokukogyo 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 Chugokukogyo 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 * 0.9744+0.528 * 1.0096+0.404 * 1.1352+0.892 * 0.9934+0.115 * 1.0409
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.029855-0.327 * 0.9049
=-2.55

* 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3,119 Mil.
Revenue was 円13,752 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,762 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円6,289 Mil.
Total Assets was 円12,996 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,742 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円331 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円4,038 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円469 Mil.
Net Income was 円312 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円700 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円3,222 Mil.
Revenue was 円13,843 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,807 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円6,181 Mil.
Total Assets was 円12,449 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,766 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円348 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円4,198 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円573 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)
=(3119 / 13752) / (3222 / 13843)
=0.226803 / 0.232753
=0.9744

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)
=(2807 / 13843) / (2762 / 13752)
=0.202774 / 0.200844
=1.0096

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 - (6289 + 3742) / 12996) / (1 - (6181 + 3766) / 12449)
=0.228147 / 0.20098
=1.1352

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
=13752 / 13843
=0.9934

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))
=(348 / (348 + 3766)) / (331 / (331 + 3742))
=0.084589 / 0.081267
=1.0409

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 / 13752) / (0 / 13843)
=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)
=((469 + 4038) / 12996) / ((573 + 4198) / 12449)
=0.346799 / 0.383244
=0.9049

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
=(312 - 0 - 700) / 12996
=-0.029855

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.

Chugokukogyo Co has a M-score of -2.55 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 -2.55 mean?
Chugokukogyo Co (TSE:5974) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.55 as of Aug. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Chugokukogyo Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chugokukogyo Co ranks #267 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 54.9%.
Is Chugokukogyo Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Chugokukogyo Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. Based on the distribution chart, Chugokukogyo Co ranks #267 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chugokukogyo Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chugokukogyo Co's Beneish M-Score compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Chugokukogyo Co ranks #267 out of 486 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Chugokukogyo 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Chugokukogyo Co and its competitors. Chugokukogyo Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chugokukogyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugokukogyo Co (TSE:5974) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円637.17, compared to a current price of 円850.00 — trading 33.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. Chugokukogyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 Chugokukogyo Co (TSE:5974), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.55 as of Aug. 06, 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 Chugokukogyo Co (TSE:5974) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugokukogyo Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円850.00 is trading 33.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円637.17. GuruFocus considers Chugokukogyo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5974:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.55
  • GF Value™: 円637.17 vs. price of 円850.00 (33.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5974 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chugokukogyo Co Business Description

Address 1-3-1, Hironada, Kure, JPN, 737-0192
Chugokukogyo Co Ltd manufactures and sells LP gas containers, storage tanks, and bulk storage tank; and designs, constructs, and inspects LP gas plants. It is also engaged in the manufacturing of iron structure products; FRP feed tank silage silos; FRP pharmaceutical tanks and covers; FRP automotive parts; and livestock products.
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