JMS Co (TSE:7702) Beneish M-Score: -2.60 (As of Sep. 17, 2026)

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TSE:7702 JMS Co Ltd TSE:7702
55 GF Score
Price 円456.00
GF Value 円509.13
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is JMS Co Beneish M-Score?

JMS Co TSE:7702 55 Beneish M-Score is -2.60 as of Sep. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7702 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円509.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 770 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, JMS Co ranks better than 54.68% 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 -2.6 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:7702' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.72   Med: -2.59   Max: -2.5
Current: -2.6

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of JMS Co was -2.50. The lowest was -2.72. And the median was -2.59.


JMS Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JMS 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.

JMS Co Beneish M-Score Chart

JMS Co Annual Data
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Beneish M-Score
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JMS Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:7702 vs ISRG, BDX, RMD: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, JMS 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.


JMS Co Beneish M-Score vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, JMS Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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JMS 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 JMS 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 * 1.0605+0.528 * 0.9815+0.404 * 1.0623+0.892 * 0.944+0.115 * 0.9939
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0449+4.679 * -0.028495-0.327 * 1.0135
=-2.61

* 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18,650 Mil.
Revenue was 円65,845 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円14,880 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円47,385 Mil.
Total Assets was 円83,067 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円27,698 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円3,833 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円12,886 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円26,682 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円12,005 Mil.
Net Income was 円-783 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,584 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円18,628 Mil.
Revenue was 円69,749 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円15,470 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円45,773 Mil.
Total Assets was 円81,432 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円28,291 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円3,888 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円13,064 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円25,629 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円11,793 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)
=(18650 / 65845) / (18628 / 69749)
=0.283241 / 0.267072
=1.0605

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)
=(15470 / 69749) / (14880 / 65845)
=0.221795 / 0.225985
=0.9815

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 - (47385 + 27698) / 83067) / (1 - (45773 + 28291) / 81432)
=0.096115 / 0.09048
=1.0623

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
=65845 / 69749
=0.944

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))
=(3888 / (3888 + 28291)) / (3833 / (3833 + 27698))
=0.120824 / 0.121563
=0.9939

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)
=(12886 / 65845) / (13064 / 69749)
=0.195702 / 0.1873
=1.0449

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)
=((12005 + 26682) / 83067) / ((11793 + 25629) / 81432)
=0.465732 / 0.459549
=1.0135

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
=(-783 - 0 - 1584) / 83067
=-0.028495

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.

JMS Co has a M-score of -2.61 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 -2.60 mean?
JMS Co (TSE:7702) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.60 as of Sep. 17, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on JMS Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, JMS Co ranks #349 out of 770 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is JMS Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
JMS Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. Based on the distribution chart, JMS Co ranks #349 out of 770 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, JMS Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JMS Co's Beneish M-Score compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, JMS Co ranks #349 out of 770 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts JMS 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 JMS Co and its competitors. JMS Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JMS Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JMS Co (TSE:7702) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円509.13, compared to a current price of 円456.00 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. JMS Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 9 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 JMS Co (TSE:7702), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.60 as of Sep. 17, 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 JMS Co (TSE:7702) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JMS Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円456.00 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円509.13. GuruFocus considers JMS Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7702:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.60
  • GF Value™: 円509.13 vs. price of 円456.00 (10.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7702 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


JMS Co Business Description

Address 12-15 Kakocho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, JPN, 140-0013
JMS Co Ltd is a Japan-based medical equipment manufacturer. The company is engaged in the manufacture, sale, export, and import of medical equipment and pharmaceuticals. Products offered by the company include an infusion pump, syringe pump, surgical gown, peritoneal dialysate, dialyzer, mask cap, sheet for treatment, pacemaker, heat exchanger, blood bag, among others. JMS has network operations in various countries including Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Africa.
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