Placo Co (TSE:6347) Beneish M-Score: -1.94 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


TSE:6347 Placo Co Ltd TSE:6347
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Price 円258.00
GF Value 円189.30
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What is Placo Co Beneish M-Score?

Placo Co TSE:6347 +0.78% 59 Beneish M-Score is -1.94 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6347 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円189.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,913 Industrial Products companies, Placo Co ranks worse than 80.09% 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 -1.94 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6347' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.29   Med: -2.28   Max: -0.96
Current: -1.94

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Placo Co was -0.96. The lowest was -3.29. And the median was -2.28.


Placo Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Placo 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.

Placo Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Placo 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 -0.96 -1.15 -2.58 -2.22 -1.94

Placo 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 -2.58 0.00 -2.22 0.00 -1.94

TSE:6347 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Placo 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.


Placo Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Placo 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 Placo 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 * 1.3348+0.528 * 0.8275+0.404 * 1.1249+0.892 * 1.203+0.115 * 1.0538
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.015114-0.327 * 0.9682
=-1.94

* 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725 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,680 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円837 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,359 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,135 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円528 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円56 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,017 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円380 Mil.
Net Income was 円83 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円35 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円451 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,228 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円576 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,273 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,053 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円565 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円63 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円466 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円939 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)
=(724.73 / 2679.928) / (451.347 / 2227.703)
=0.270429 / 0.202606
=1.3348

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)
=(575.611 / 2227.703) / (836.857 / 2679.928)
=0.258388 / 0.312268
=0.8275

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 - (2359.399 + 527.519) / 3134.806) / (1 - (2272.702 + 565.428) / 3052.731)
=0.079076 / 0.070298
=1.1249

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
=2679.928 / 2227.703
=1.203

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))
=(63.448 / (63.448 + 565.428)) / (55.852 / (55.852 + 527.519))
=0.100891 / 0.09574
=1.0538

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 / 2679.928) / (0 / 2227.703)
=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)
=((380.492 + 1017.114) / 3134.806) / ((939.46 + 466.213) / 3052.731)
=0.445835 / 0.460464
=0.9682

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
=(82.8 - 0 - 35.421) / 3134.806
=0.015114

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.

Placo Co has a M-score of -1.94 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 -1.94 mean?
Placo Co (TSE:6347) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.94 as of Jul. 12, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Placo Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Placo Co ranks #2333 out of 2913 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 80.1%.
Is Placo Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Placo Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.94. Based on the distribution chart, Placo Co ranks #2333 out of 2913 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Placo 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 Placo Co's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Placo Co ranks #2333 out of 2913 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Placo 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 Placo Co and its competitors. Placo Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Placo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Placo Co (TSE:6347) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円189.30, compared to a current price of 円258.00 — trading 36.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.94. Placo 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 Placo Co (TSE:6347), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.94 as of Jul. 12, 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 Placo Co (TSE:6347) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Placo Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円258.00 is trading 36.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円189.30. GuruFocus considers Placo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6347:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.94
  • GF Value™: 円189.30 vs. price of 円258.00 (36.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6347 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Placo Co Business Description

Address 550 Sasakubo Shinden, Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama prefecture, Saitama, JPN, 339 8558
Placo Co Ltd is a Japanese manufacturer of the plastic processing machine and recycling equipment. The company offers products such as blown film forming machine, blow molding machine, recycling machine, inflation molding equipment, and others.
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