Sanei (TSE:6230) Beneish M-Score: -2.18 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:6230 Sanei Ltd TSE:6230
76 GF Score
Price 円2,191.00
GF Value 円2,109.72
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Sanei Beneish M-Score?

Sanei TSE:6230 +0.27% 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.18 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6230 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,109.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, Sanei ranks worse than 69.42% 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 -2.18 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6230' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.56   Med: -2.41   Max: -2.18
Current: -2.18

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sanei was -2.18. The lowest was -2.56. And the median was -2.41.


Sanei Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanei'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.

Sanei Beneish M-Score Chart

Sanei Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.48 -2.41 -2.30 -2.56 -2.18

Sanei Semi-Annual Data
Mar18 Mar19 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 -2.30 0.00 -2.56 0.00 -2.18

TSE:6230 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Sanei'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.


Sanei Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Sanei 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 Sanei 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 * 0.9262+0.528 * 1.0204+0.404 * 1.1108+0.892 * 1.0203+0.115 * 1.0749
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.048613-0.327 * 0.8371
=-2.18

* 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4,444 Mil.
Revenue was 円29,042 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円8,942 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円14,662 Mil.
Total Assets was 円24,111 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円6,871 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円638 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円5,432 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,071 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,221 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円49 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円4,703 Mil.
Revenue was 円28,465 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円8,943 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円15,618 Mil.
Total Assets was 円24,367 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円6,403 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円643 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円6,976 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円874 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)
=(4444.243 / 29042.404) / (4702.858 / 28465.447)
=0.153026 / 0.165213
=0.9262

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)
=(8942.773 / 28465.447) / (8941.552 / 29042.404)
=0.314162 / 0.307879
=1.0204

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 - (14661.548 + 6870.896) / 24111.214) / (1 - (15618.11 + 6402.547) / 24366.89)
=0.106953 / 0.096288
=1.1108

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
=29042.404 / 28465.447
=1.0203

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))
=(643.308 / (643.308 + 6402.547)) / (637.799 / (637.799 + 6870.896))
=0.091303 / 0.084941
=1.0749

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 / 29042.404) / (0 / 28465.447)
=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)
=((1070.605 + 5431.985) / 24111.214) / ((873.859 + 6976.134) / 24366.89)
=0.269692 / 0.322158
=0.8371

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
=(1220.994 - 0 - 48.872) / 24111.214
=0.048613

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.

Sanei has a M-score of -2.18 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 -2.18 mean?
Sanei (TSE:6230) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.18 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sanei and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanei ranks #1183 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 69.4%.
Is Sanei's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sanei's current Beneish M-Score is -2.18. Based on the distribution chart, Sanei ranks #1183 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanei has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanei's Beneish M-Score compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sanei ranks #1183 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sanei 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 Sanei and its competitors. Sanei's current Beneish M-Score is -2.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanei stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanei (TSE:6230) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,109.72, compared to a current price of 円2,191.00 — trading 3.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.18. Sanei's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Sanei (TSE:6230), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.18 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 Sanei (TSE:6230) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanei stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,191.00 is trading 3.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,109.72. GuruFocus considers Sanei to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6230:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.18
  • GF Value™: 円2,109.72 vs. price of 円2,191.00 (3.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6230 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sanei Business Description

Address Tamazu 1-12-29, Higashinari Ward, Osaka Prefecture, Osaka, JPN, 537-0023
Sanei Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of plumbing equipment. The company's product portfolio includes mixed plug, single faucet, shower supplies, faucet parts, stopcock/valve, plumbing supplies, rainwater / medium water tank, drainage supplies, air-conditioning parts, washing machine supplies, toilet supplies, accessories, handrail, gardening, fire hydrant, tool, and maintenance supplies.
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