Aqualine (TSE:6173) Beneish M-Score: -0.12 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:6173 Aqualine Ltd TSE:6173
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What is Aqualine Beneish M-Score?

Aqualine TSE:6173 44 Beneish M-Score is -0.12 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6173 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of 円45.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, Aqualine ranks worse than 94.8% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -0.12 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TSE:6173' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.58   Med: -2.66   Max: -0.12
Current: -0.12

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Aqualine was -0.12. The lowest was -3.58. And the median was -2.66.


Aqualine Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aqualine'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.

Aqualine Beneish M-Score Chart

Aqualine Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.00 -0.81 -3.58 -2.98 -0.12

Aqualine Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 -3.58 0.00 -2.98 0.00 -0.12

TSE:6173 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Aqualine'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.


Aqualine Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Aqualine's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Aqualine 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 Aqualine 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 * 0.503+0.528 * 1.4095+0.404 * 0.7293+0.892 * 0.5299+0.115 * 30.0436
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.079584-0.327 * 0.5093
=-0.12

* 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 (Feb26) TTM:Last Year (Feb25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円166 Mil.
Revenue was 円1,835 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円589 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円543 Mil.
Total Assets was 円602 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円408 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円63 Mil.
Net Income was 円-707 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-659 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円622 Mil.
Revenue was 円3,463 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,568 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円727 Mil.
Total Assets was 円821 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円10 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,186 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円73 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)
=(165.811 / 1834.776) / (622.088 / 3462.536)
=0.090371 / 0.179663
=0.503

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)
=(1567.945 / 3462.536) / (589.472 / 1834.776)
=0.452831 / 0.321277
=1.4095

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 - (543.105 + 9.352) / 602.461) / (1 - (727.264 + 0) / 820.666)
=0.083 / 0.113812
=0.7293

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
=1834.776 / 3462.536
=0.5299

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))
=(9.582 / (9.582 + 0)) / (0.322 / (0.322 + 9.352))
=1 / 0.033285
=30.0436

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 / 1834.776) / (0 / 3462.536)
=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)
=((63.123 + 407.538) / 602.461) / ((72.726 + 1186.155) / 820.666)
=0.781231 / 1.533975
=0.5093

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
=(-707.065 - 0 - -659.119) / 602.461
=-0.079584

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.

Aqualine has a M-score of -0.12 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -0.12 mean?
Aqualine (TSE:6173) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.12 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Aqualine and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aqualine ranks #967 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 94.8%.
Is Aqualine's Beneish M-Score too high?
Aqualine's current Beneish M-Score is -0.12. Based on the distribution chart, Aqualine ranks #967 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aqualine has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aqualine's Beneish M-Score compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Aqualine ranks #967 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Aqualine 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services 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 Aqualine and its competitors. Aqualine's current Beneish M-Score is -0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aqualine stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aqualine (TSE:6173) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円45.08, compared to a current price of 円13.00 — trading 71.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.12. Aqualine's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 10 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 Aqualine (TSE:6173), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.12 as of Jun. 27, 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 Aqualine (TSE:6173) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aqualine stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円13.00 is trading 71.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円45.08. GuruFocus considers Aqualine to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6173:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.12
  • GF Value™: 円45.08 vs. price of 円13.00 (71.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aqualine Business Description

Address 8-8 Kami-Hatchobori, 6th Floor, 1st Uenoya Building, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, JPN, 730-0012
Aqualine Ltd is engaged in the repair of water supply products. The company operates in three reportable segments. The Water-related Service Support Business provides support to franchisees, including call center operations for emergency water-related trouble repairs and response, sales and installation of water-related products, and other repair work. The Advertising Media Business sells internet advertising in the field of emergency care. The Mineral Water Business involves the sale of mineral water and the handling of water dispensers. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Water-related Service Support Business segment.
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