Nagano Keiki Co (TSE:7715) Beneish M-Score: -2.60 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:7715 Nagano Keiki Co Ltd TSE:7715
83 GF Score
Price 円3,790.00
GF Value 円2,429.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Nagano Keiki Co Beneish M-Score?

Nagano Keiki Co TSE:7715 -1.56% 83 Beneish M-Score is -2.60 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7715 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,429.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,408 Hardware companies, Nagano Keiki Co ranks better than 60.84% 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 Nagano Keiki Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:7715' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.76   Med: -2.53   Max: -2.34
Current: -2.6

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Nagano Keiki Co was -2.34. The lowest was -2.76. And the median was -2.53.


Nagano Keiki Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nagano Keiki 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.

Nagano Keiki Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Nagano Keiki 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 -2.44 -2.36 -2.48 -2.56 -2.60

Nagano Keiki 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 -2.56 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.60

TSE:7715 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Nagano Keiki 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.


Nagano Keiki Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nagano Keiki Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nagano Keiki 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 Nagano Keiki 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 * 0.9683+0.528 * 0.9975+0.404 * 1.0461+0.892 * 0.9734+0.115 * 1.0336
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.98+4.679 * -0.029065-0.327 * 0.8587
=-2.60

* 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9,626 Mil.
Revenue was 円67,692 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円21,681 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円45,361 Mil.
Total Assets was 円76,475 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円18,327 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,862 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円679 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円14,909 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円7,594 Mil.
Net Income was 円5,397 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円7,620 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円10,213 Mil.
Revenue was 円69,545 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円22,218 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円43,792 Mil.
Total Assets was 円74,407 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円18,722 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,973 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円712 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円20,306 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円5,193 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)
=(9625.898 / 67691.975) / (10213.259 / 69544.777)
=0.142201 / 0.146859
=0.9683

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)
=(22218.315 / 69544.777) / (21680.621 / 67691.975)
=0.319482 / 0.320283
=0.9975

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 - (45361.056 + 18327.086) / 76475.148) / (1 - (43791.727 + 18721.667) / 74406.504)
=0.167205 / 0.15984
=1.0461

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
=67691.975 / 69544.777
=0.9734

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))
=(1972.53 / (1972.53 + 18721.667)) / (1861.739 / (1861.739 + 18327.086))
=0.095318 / 0.092216
=1.0336

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)
=(679.396 / 67691.975) / (712.253 / 69544.777)
=0.010037 / 0.010242
=0.98

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)
=((7594.297 + 14909.05) / 76475.148) / ((5192.916 + 20305.685) / 74406.504)
=0.294257 / 0.342693
=0.8587

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
=(5397.495 - 0 - 7620.283) / 76475.148
=-0.029065

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.

Nagano Keiki Co has a M-score of -2.60 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?
Nagano Keiki Co (TSE:7715) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.60 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Nagano Keiki Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nagano Keiki Co ranks #943 out of 2408 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 39.2%.
Is Nagano Keiki Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Nagano Keiki Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. Based on the distribution chart, Nagano Keiki Co ranks #943 out of 2408 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nagano Keiki Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nagano Keiki Co's Beneish M-Score compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nagano Keiki Co ranks #943 out of 2408 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Nagano Keiki 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Nagano Keiki Co and its competitors. Nagano Keiki 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 Nagano Keiki Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nagano Keiki Co (TSE:7715) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,429.09, compared to a current price of 円3,790.00 — trading 56% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. Nagano Keiki Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Nagano Keiki Co (TSE:7715), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.60 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 Nagano Keiki Co (TSE:7715) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nagano Keiki Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,790.00 is trading 56% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,429.09. GuruFocus considers Nagano Keiki Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7715:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.60
  • GF Value™: 円2,429.09 vs. price of 円3,790.00 (56% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7715 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nagano Keiki Co Business Description

Address 1-30-4 Higashimagome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 143-8544
Nagano Keiki Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of pressure gauges, pressure sensors and measurement control equipment in Japan. Its products portfolio includes pressure gauges, including compound, vacuum, differential, low pressure, absolute, and diaphragm-seal type products; mechanical and electrical types switches, indicators with switches, and plug-in connectors for pressure switches; pressure sensors comprising pressure transmitters, load and level sensors, converters and various types of temperature gauges.
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