NSK (TSE:6471) Beneish M-Score: -1.97 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSE:6471 NSK Ltd TSE:6471
78 GF Score
Price 円1,195.50
GF Value 円947.85
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is NSK Beneish M-Score?

NSK TSE:6471 +1.18% 78 Beneish M-Score is -1.97 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6471 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円947.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Vehicles & Parts companies, NSK ranks worse than 83.75% 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 -1.97 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6471' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.81   Med: -2.61   Max: -1.97
Current: -1.97

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of NSK was -1.97. The lowest was -2.81. And the median was -2.61.


NSK Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NSK'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.

NSK Beneish M-Score Chart

NSK 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 -2.42 -2.77 -2.72 -2.74 -1.97

NSK Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 -2.74 0.00 -1.96 -2.11 -1.97

TSE:6471 vs ORLY, AZO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, NSK'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.


NSK Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

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


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NSK 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 NSK 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 * 0.8481+0.528 * 2.8996+0.404 * 0.8494+0.892 * 1.1443+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.953+4.679 * -0.060446-0.327 * 0.9255
=-1.97

* 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210,950 Mil.
Revenue was 253180 + 246214 + 216490 + 195760 = 円911,644 Mil.
Gross Profit was 52979 + 50856 + 45184 + 42272 = 円191,291 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円651,805 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,239,769 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円382,474 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円55,115 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円160,886 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円283,477 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 9324 + 4224 + 8236 + 1083 = 円22,867 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 16313 + 26385 + 27695 + 27413 = 円97,806 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円217,360 Mil.
Revenue was 199746 + 199278 + 197148 + 200495 = 円796,667 Mil.
Gross Profit was 45709 + 41368 + 197148 + 200495 = 円484,720 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円636,662 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,219,543 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円344,906 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円71,989 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円301,291 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 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)
=(210950 / 911644) / (217360 / 796667)
=0.231395 / 0.272837
=0.8481

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)
=(484720 / 796667) / (191291 / 911644)
=0.608435 / 0.209831
=2.8996

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 - (651805 + 382474) / 1239769) / (1 - (636662 + 344906) / 1219543)
=0.165749 / 0.195135
=0.8494

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
=911644 / 796667
=1.1443

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))
=(0 / (0 + 344906)) / (55115 / (55115 + 382474))
=0 / 0.125952
=1

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)
=(160886 / 911644) / (71989 / 796667)
=0.176479 / 0.090363
=1.953

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)
=((0 + 283477) / 1239769) / ((0 + 301291) / 1219543)
=0.228653 / 0.247052
=0.9255

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
=(22867 - 0 - 97806) / 1239769
=-0.060446

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.

NSK has a M-score of -1.97 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 -1.97 mean?
NSK (TSE:6471) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.97 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on NSK and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NSK ranks #1067 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 83.8%.
Is NSK's Beneish M-Score too high?
NSK's current Beneish M-Score is -1.97. Based on the distribution chart, NSK ranks #1067 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NSK has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NSK's Beneish M-Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, NSK ranks #1067 out of 1274 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places NSK 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 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 NSK and its competitors. NSK's current Beneish M-Score is -1.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NSK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NSK (TSE:6471) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円947.85, compared to a current price of 円1,195.50 — trading 26.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.97. NSK's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 NSK (TSE:6471), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.97 as of Jun. 26, 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 NSK (TSE:6471) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NSK stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,195.50 is trading 26.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円947.85. GuruFocus considers NSK to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6471:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.97
  • GF Value™: 円947.85 vs. price of 円1,195.50 (26.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6471 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


NSK Business Description

Address 1-6-3 Ohsaki, Nissei Building, Shinagawa-Ku, Tokyo, JPN, 141-8560
NSK Ltd is a Japan-based company that manufactures and sells automotive products, precision machinery, and mechatronic products. The company has two business segments, the Industrial Machinery business and the Automobile Business. The Industrial machinery bearing business is comprised of three sub-segments: the general machinery, electrical and IT equipment, and the Aftermarket segment. The Automobile business is engaged in the production and sales of bearings for car manufacturers and automotive component manufacturers, steering columns, and automatic transmission components. Its products include ball bearings, roller bearings, Plummer blocks, electric power steering, and super precision bearings. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Automobile segment.
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