Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co (TSE:7226) Beneish M-Score: -2.57 (As of Aug. 04, 2026)

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TSE:7226 Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co Ltd TSE:7226
67 GF Score
Price 円2,275.00
GF Value 円3,130.38
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co Beneish M-Score?

Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co TSE:7226 -1.77% 67 Beneish M-Score is -2.57 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7226 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,130.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co ranks better than 60% 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 Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:7226' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.62   Med: -2.5   Max: -2.06
Current: -2.57

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co was -2.06. The lowest was -2.62. And the median was -2.50.


Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kyokuto Kaihatsu 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.

Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Kyokuto Kaihatsu 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 -2.33 -2.26 -2.06 -2.58 -2.57

Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co 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 -2.58 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.57

TSE:7226 vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Kyokuto Kaihatsu 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.


Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co Beneish M-Score vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

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

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


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Kyokuto Kaihatsu 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 Kyokuto Kaihatsu 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 * 0.9298+0.528 * 0.9528+0.404 * 0.8532+0.892 * 1.1487+0.115 * 0.8548
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.001564-0.327 * 1.1992
=-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36,484 Mil.
Revenue was 円161,332 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円29,840 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円106,560 Mil.
Total Assets was 円203,297 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円69,736 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円5,744 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円50,968 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円30,120 Mil.
Net Income was 円3,692 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円3,374 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円34,160 Mil.
Revenue was 円140,449 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円24,752 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円96,933 Mil.
Total Assets was 円187,748 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円61,590 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円4,285 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円52,023 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円10,425 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)
=(36484 / 161332) / (34160 / 140449)
=0.226142 / 0.24322
=0.9298

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)
=(24752 / 140449) / (29840 / 161332)
=0.176235 / 0.18496
=0.9528

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 - (106560 + 69736) / 203297) / (1 - (96933 + 61590) / 187748)
=0.132816 / 0.155661
=0.8532

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
=161332 / 140449
=1.1487

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))
=(4285 / (4285 + 61590)) / (5744 / (5744 + 69736))
=0.065047 / 0.0761
=0.8548

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 / 161332) / (0 / 140449)
=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)
=((30120 + 50968) / 203297) / ((10425 + 52023) / 187748)
=0.398865 / 0.332616
=1.1992

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
=(3692 - 0 - 3374) / 203297
=0.001564

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.

Kyokuto Kaihatsu 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?
Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co (TSE:7226) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.57 as of Aug. 04, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co ranks #82 out of 205 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 40%.
Is Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. Based on the distribution chart, Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co ranks #82 out of 205 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co ranks #82 out of 205 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co in the upper 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 Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co and its competitors. Kyokuto Kaihatsu 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 Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co (TSE:7226) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,130.38, compared to a current price of 円2,275.00 — trading 27.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co (TSE:7226), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.57 as of Aug. 04, 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 Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co (TSE:7226) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,275.00 is trading 27.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,130.38. GuruFocus considers Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7226:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.57
  • GF Value™: 円3,130.38 vs. price of 円2,275.00 (27.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7226 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co Business Description

Address 6-1-45 Koshienguchi, Nishinomiya, JPN, 663-8545
Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co Ltd Is a Japan-based company which is various lines of business including specialty truck business, environmental equipment and systems and real estate rental business. It operates is business in three reportable segments namely Specialty truck business, Environmental equipment and systems business and Real estate rental business. Specialty truck business manufactures and distributes specialty trucks such as dump trucks, tailgate lifters, tank trucks, refuse trucks and trailers. Environmental equipment and systems business manufactures and distributes recycle facilities, including maintenance and consignment business. Real estate rental business manufactures multistory parking equipment and offers operating services and real estate rental services.
67GF Score

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