Nakayamafuku Co (TSE:7442) Beneish M-Score: -2.23 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:7442 Nakayamafuku Co Ltd TSE:7442
59 GF Score
Price 円480.00
GF Value 円413.10
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Nakayamafuku Co Beneish M-Score?

Nakayamafuku Co TSE:7442 +0.42% 59 Beneish M-Score is -2.23 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7442 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円413.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,083 Retail - Cyclical companies, Nakayamafuku Co ranks worse than 71.1% 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 -2.23 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:7442' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.74   Med: -2.54   Max: -2.23
Current: -2.23

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Nakayamafuku Co was -2.23. The lowest was -2.74. And the median was -2.54.


Nakayamafuku Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nakayamafuku 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.

Nakayamafuku Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Nakayamafuku 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 -2.69 -2.60 -2.53 -2.52 -2.23

Nakayamafuku 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 -2.53 0.00 -2.52 0.00 -2.23

TSE:7442 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Nakayamafuku 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.


Nakayamafuku Co Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nakayamafuku Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nakayamafuku 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 Nakayamafuku 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 * 1.0486+0.528 * 0.9792+0.404 * 1.2148+0.892 * 1.0514+0.115 * 0.9173
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.009492-0.327 * 0.8432
=-2.23

* 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7,760 Mil.
Revenue was 円43,053 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円8,396 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円20,116 Mil.
Total Assets was 円33,050 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円6,919 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円470 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円7,647 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円334 Mil.
Net Income was 円668 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円354 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円7,039 Mil.
Revenue was 円40,950 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円7,819 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円20,784 Mil.
Total Assets was 円32,796 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円7,099 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円440 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円8,800 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円591 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)
=(7760.341 / 43052.503) / (7039.375 / 40949.509)
=0.180253 / 0.171904
=1.0486

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)
=(7819.459 / 40949.509) / (8395.524 / 43052.503)
=0.190954 / 0.195007
=0.9792

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 - (20115.783 + 6918.818) / 33050.34) / (1 - (20783.639 + 7098.509) / 32796.273)
=0.182017 / 0.149838
=1.2148

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
=43052.503 / 40949.509
=1.0514

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))
=(439.604 / (439.604 + 7098.509)) / (469.748 / (469.748 + 6918.818))
=0.058318 / 0.063578
=0.9173

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 / 43052.503) / (0 / 40949.509)
=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)
=((334.468 + 7646.543) / 33050.34) / ((591.492 + 8800.412) / 32796.273)
=0.24148 / 0.286371
=0.8432

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
=(667.547 - 0 - 353.826) / 33050.34
=0.009492

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.

Nakayamafuku Co has a M-score of -2.23 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 -2.23 mean?
Nakayamafuku Co (TSE:7442) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.23 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Nakayamafuku Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nakayamafuku Co ranks #770 out of 1083 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is Nakayamafuku Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Nakayamafuku Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.23. Based on the distribution chart, Nakayamafuku Co ranks #770 out of 1083 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nakayamafuku Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nakayamafuku Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Nakayamafuku Co ranks #770 out of 1083 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Nakayamafuku 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Nakayamafuku Co and its competitors. Nakayamafuku Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nakayamafuku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nakayamafuku Co (TSE:7442) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円413.10, compared to a current price of 円480.00 — trading 16.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.23. Nakayamafuku Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Nakayamafuku Co (TSE:7442), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.23 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 Nakayamafuku Co (TSE:7442) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nakayamafuku Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円480.00 is trading 16.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円413.10. GuruFocus considers Nakayamafuku Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7442:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.23
  • GF Value™: 円413.10 vs. price of 円480.00 (16.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7442 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nakayamafuku Co Business Description

Address 1-22-9 Shimanouchi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, JPN, 542-0082
Nakayamafuku Co Ltd is a trading company. It is a special trader of home-use products, such as kitchen and dining products.
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