Suncall (TSE:5985) Beneish M-Score: -3.28 (As of Aug. 04, 2026)

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TSE:5985 Suncall Corp TSE:5985
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Price 円1,333.00
GF Value 円472.21
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Suncall Beneish M-Score?

Suncall TSE:5985 +3.01% 50 Beneish M-Score is -3.28 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5985 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of 円472.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,272 Vehicles & Parts companies, Suncall ranks better than 93.32% 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 -3.28 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:5985' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.28   Med: -2.64   Max: -2.2
Current: -3.28

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Suncall was -2.20. The lowest was -3.28. And the median was -2.64.


Suncall Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Suncall'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.

Suncall Beneish M-Score Chart

Suncall 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 -2.72 -2.51 -2.34 -2.80 -3.28

Suncall 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 -2.34 0.00 -2.80 0.00 -3.28

TSE:5985 vs ORLY, AZO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Suncall'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.


Suncall Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Suncall's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Suncall 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 Suncall 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 * 0.6507+0.528 * 0.6261+0.404 * 1.2398+0.892 * 0.8168+0.115 * 0.9905
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0867+4.679 * -0.066505-0.327 * 0.6688
=-3.28

* 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7,934 Mil.
Revenue was 円52,223 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円12,622 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円30,462 Mil.
Total Assets was 円57,394 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円14,905 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,570 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円900 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円14,781 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円4,596 Mil.
Net Income was 円6,209 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円10,026 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円14,928 Mil.
Revenue was 円63,940 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円9,676 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円34,996 Mil.
Total Assets was 円60,175 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円15,008 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,559 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,014 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円26,368 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円4,007 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)
=(7934 / 52223) / (14928 / 63940)
=0.151925 / 0.233469
=0.6507

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)
=(9676 / 63940) / (12622 / 52223)
=0.151329 / 0.241694
=0.6261

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 - (30462 + 14905) / 57394) / (1 - (34996 + 15008) / 60175)
=0.209552 / 0.169024
=1.2398

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
=52223 / 63940
=0.8168

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))
=(2559 / (2559 + 15008)) / (2570 / (2570 + 14905))
=0.145671 / 0.147067
=0.9905

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)
=(900 / 52223) / (1014 / 63940)
=0.017234 / 0.015859
=1.0867

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)
=((4596 + 14781) / 57394) / ((4007 + 26368) / 60175)
=0.337614 / 0.504778
=0.6688

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
=(6209 - 0 - 10026) / 57394
=-0.066505

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.

Suncall has a M-score of -3.28 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 -3.28 mean?
Suncall (TSE:5985) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.28 as of Aug. 04, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Suncall and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Suncall ranks #85 out of 1272 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 6.7%.
Is Suncall's Beneish M-Score too high?
Suncall's current Beneish M-Score is -3.28. Based on the distribution chart, Suncall ranks #85 out of 1272 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Suncall has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Suncall's Beneish M-Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Suncall ranks #85 out of 1272 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Suncall in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Suncall and its competitors. Suncall's current Beneish M-Score is -3.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suncall stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suncall (TSE:5985) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円472.21, compared to a current price of 円1,333.00 — trading 182.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.28. Suncall's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Suncall (TSE:5985), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.28 as of Aug. 04, 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 Suncall (TSE:5985) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suncall stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,333.00 is trading 182.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円472.21. GuruFocus considers Suncall to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5985:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.28
  • GF Value™: 円472.21 vs. price of 円1,333.00 (182.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5985 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Suncall Business Description

Address 14,Umezunishiura-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, JPN, 615-8555
Suncall Corp is engaged in the manufacture and sale of automobile-related parts/materials, parts for hard disks, parts for printers, and communication-related parts. The product line includes - wave spring, screw conveyor, tube shaft, sensor ring, diamond wire, valve cotter, drive plate, reactor coil, bath spring, ring gears, among others. Its geographical segments include Japan, North America, and Asia.
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