Kaname Kogyo Co (TSE:6566) Beneish M-Score: -2.57 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:6566 Kaname Kogyo Co Ltd TSE:6566
79 GF Score
Price 円1,282.00
GF Value 円1,122.76
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Kaname Kogyo Co Beneish M-Score?

Kaname Kogyo Co TSE:6566 -1.76% 79 Beneish M-Score is -2.57 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6566 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,122.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 226 Waste Management companies, Kaname Kogyo Co ranks worse than 58.41% 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 -2.57 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6566' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.66   Med: -2.55   Max: -2.45
Current: -2.57

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kaname Kogyo Co was -2.45. The lowest was -2.66. And the median was -2.55.


Kaname Kogyo Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kaname Kogyo 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.

Kaname Kogyo Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Kaname Kogyo 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 -2.55 -2.59 -2.54 -2.53 -2.57

Kaname Kogyo Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 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 -2.54 0.00 -2.53 0.00 -2.57

TSE:6566 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Kaname Kogyo 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.


Kaname Kogyo Co Beneish M-Score vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Kaname Kogyo Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kaname Kogyo 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 Kaname Kogyo 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 * 1.0096+0.528 * 1.007+0.404 * 0.9221+0.892 * 1.0305+0.115 * 1.0145
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.018296-0.327 * 1.0531
=-2.57

* 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1,641 Mil.
Revenue was 円14,949 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,451 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円8,599 Mil.
Total Assets was 円25,747 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円13,459 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円705 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,208 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円798 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,580 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円2,051 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,577 Mil.
Revenue was 円14,507 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,373 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円7,328 Mil.
Total Assets was 円24,127 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円13,049 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円694 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,192 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円482 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)
=(1641.077 / 14949.076) / (1577.403 / 14506.733)
=0.109778 / 0.108736
=1.0096

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)
=(3372.682 / 14506.733) / (3451.285 / 14949.076)
=0.232491 / 0.230869
=1.007

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 - (8599.246 + 13458.579) / 25746.791) / (1 - (7328.392 + 13049.266) / 24126.516)
=0.143279 / 0.155383
=0.9221

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
=14949.076 / 14506.733
=1.0305

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))
=(693.731 / (693.731 + 13049.266)) / (704.716 / (704.716 + 13458.579))
=0.050479 / 0.049757
=1.0145

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 / 14949.076) / (0 / 14506.733)
=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)
=((797.823 + 2208.31) / 25746.791) / ((482.393 + 2192.406) / 24126.516)
=0.116758 / 0.110866
=1.0531

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
=(1579.645 - 0 - 2050.721) / 25746.791
=-0.018296

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.

Kaname Kogyo Co has a M-score of -2.57 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 -2.57 mean?
Kaname Kogyo Co (TSE:6566) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.57 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kaname Kogyo Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaname Kogyo Co ranks #132 out of 226 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 58.4%.
Is Kaname Kogyo Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kaname Kogyo Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. Based on the distribution chart, Kaname Kogyo Co ranks #132 out of 226 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kaname Kogyo Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaname Kogyo Co's Beneish M-Score compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Kaname Kogyo Co ranks #132 out of 226 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kaname Kogyo 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 a Waste Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Waste Management 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 Kaname Kogyo Co and its competitors. Kaname Kogyo Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaname Kogyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaname Kogyo Co (TSE:6566) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,122.76, compared to a current price of 円1,282.00 — trading 14.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. Kaname Kogyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kaname Kogyo Co (TSE:6566), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.57 as of Jul. 14, 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 Kaname Kogyo Co (TSE:6566) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaname Kogyo Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,282.00 is trading 14.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,122.76. GuruFocus considers Kaname Kogyo Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6566:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.57
  • GF Value™: 円1,122.76 vs. price of 円1,282.00 (14.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6566 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kaname Kogyo Co Business Description

Address 2-14-8 Ikebukuro, Toshimaku, Ikebukuro NS Building, Tokyo, JPN, 171-0014
Kaname Kogyo Co Ltd is a Japan-based company, engages in the provision of waste management services. It is engaged in collecting, transportation, disposal, and recycling of industrial waste, such as bins, cans, plastic bottles, bulky waste, as well as general waste.
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