Sakai Heavy Industries (TSE:6358) Beneish M-Score: -2.18 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


TSE:6358 Sakai Heavy Industries Ltd TSE:6358
79 GF Score
Price 円2,156.00
GF Value 円2,198.17
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sakai Heavy Industries Beneish M-Score?

Sakai Heavy Industries TSE:6358 +2.04% 79 Beneish M-Score is -2.18 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6358 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,198.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Sakai Heavy Industries ranks worse than 70.73% 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 Sakai Heavy Industries's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:6358' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.12   Med: -2.51   Max: -1.89
Current: -2.18

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sakai Heavy Industries was -1.89. The lowest was -3.12. And the median was -2.51.


Sakai Heavy Industries Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sakai Heavy Industries'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.

Sakai Heavy Industries Beneish M-Score Chart

Sakai Heavy Industries 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 -2.50 -2.42 -2.46 -2.52 -2.18

Sakai Heavy Industries 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 -2.46 0.00 -2.52 0.00 -2.18

TSE:6358 vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Sakai Heavy Industries'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.


Sakai Heavy Industries Beneish M-Score vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Sakai Heavy Industries's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sakai Heavy Industries 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 Sakai Heavy Industries 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 * 1.2134+0.528 * 0.9874+0.404 * 1.0072+0.892 * 0.9888+0.115 * 0.9829
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9923+4.679 * 0.020145-0.327 * 0.9297
=-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6,406 Mil.
Revenue was 円27,541 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円7,685 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円27,545 Mil.
Total Assets was 円43,936 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円7,952 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円733 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円318 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円9,985 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円597 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,763 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円878 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円5,339 Mil.
Revenue was 円27,854 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円7,675 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円26,611 Mil.
Total Assets was 円42,625 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円7,885 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円713 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円324 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円10,430 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円613 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)
=(6406.088 / 27541.409) / (5339.465 / 27854.055)
=0.232598 / 0.191694
=1.2134

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)
=(7674.595 / 27854.055) / (7685.167 / 27541.409)
=0.275529 / 0.27904
=0.9874

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 - (27545.135 + 7951.841) / 43936.308) / (1 - (26611.283 + 7884.83) / 42624.601)
=0.192081 / 0.190699
=1.0072

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
=27541.409 / 27854.055
=0.9888

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))
=(713.484 / (713.484 + 7884.83)) / (733.233 / (733.233 + 7951.841))
=0.08298 / 0.084424
=0.9829

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)
=(318.083 / 27541.409) / (324.181 / 27854.055)
=0.011549 / 0.011639
=0.9923

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)
=((597.362 + 9985.298) / 43936.308) / ((613.018 + 10429.707) / 42624.601)
=0.240864 / 0.259069
=0.9297

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
=(1763.114 - 0 - 878.03) / 43936.308
=0.020145

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.

Sakai Heavy Industries 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?
Sakai Heavy Industries (TSE:6358) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.18 as of Jul. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sakai Heavy Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sakai Heavy Industries ranks #145 out of 205 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 70.7%.
Is Sakai Heavy Industries' Beneish M-Score too high?
Sakai Heavy Industries' current Beneish M-Score is -2.18. Based on the distribution chart, Sakai Heavy Industries ranks #145 out of 205 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sakai Heavy Industries has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sakai Heavy Industries' Beneish M-Score compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Sakai Heavy Industries ranks #145 out of 205 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sakai Heavy Industries 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Sakai Heavy Industries and its competitors. Sakai Heavy Industries'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 Sakai Heavy Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sakai Heavy Industries (TSE:6358) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,198.17, compared to a current price of 円2,156.00 — trading 1.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.18. Sakai Heavy Industries' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 Sakai Heavy Industries (TSE:6358), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.18 as of Jul. 11, 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 Sakai Heavy Industries (TSE:6358) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sakai Heavy Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,156.00 is trading 1.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,198.17. GuruFocus considers Sakai Heavy Industries to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6358:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.18
  • GF Value™: 円2,198.17 vs. price of 円2,156.00 (1.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6358 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sakai Heavy Industries Business Description

Address 1-9-9 Shibadaimon, Nomura Shibadaimon Building, 5th Floor, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-0012
Sakai Heavy Industries Ltd is a Japan-based construction machinery manufacturing company. It is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and sale of compaction, road maintenance, and repair machines. Products offered by the company include earthmoving vibration roller, earthmoving vibration tandem roller, tire roller, macadam roller, vibrating tandem roller, vibrating combined roller, vibrating tire roller, vibrating macadam roller, rammer, plate compactor, backward and reverse plate compactor, handguide roller, road cutter, road stabilizer, asphalt finisher, drainage paving function recovery car, and sprinkler wheel.
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