King Jim Co (TSE:7962) Beneish M-Score: -2.66 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSE:7962 King Jim Co Ltd TSE:7962
64 GF Score
Price 円776.00
GF Value 円879.01
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is King Jim Co Beneish M-Score?

King Jim Co TSE:7962 64 Beneish M-Score is -2.66 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7962 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円879.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,910 Industrial Products companies, King Jim Co ranks better than 68.66% 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 -2.66 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:7962' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.79   Med: -2.63   Max: -2.14
Current: -2.66

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of King Jim Co was -2.14. The lowest was -2.79. And the median was -2.63.


King Jim Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for King Jim 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.

King Jim Co Beneish M-Score Chart

King Jim Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.66 -2.14 -2.47 -2.60 -2.66

King Jim 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 0.00 -2.66 0.00 0.00 0.00

King Jim Co Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, King Jim 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.


King Jim Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, King Jim Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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King Jim 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 King Jim 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 * 1.0068+0.528 * 0.9652+0.404 * 0.981+0.892 * 1.0022+0.115 * 0.9244
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.029399-0.327 * 1.0573
=-2.66

* 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円5,386 Mil.
Revenue was 円39,640 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円14,865 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円24,063 Mil.
Total Assets was 円35,513 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円4,112 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円945 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円8,210 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,300 Mil.
Net Income was 円425 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,469 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円5,338 Mil.
Revenue was 円39,553 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円14,316 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円23,356 Mil.
Total Assets was 円35,025 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円4,292 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円896 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円7,134 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,738 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)
=(5386.147 / 39639.5) / (5337.931 / 39553.069)
=0.135878 / 0.134956
=1.0068

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)
=(14316.248 / 39553.069) / (14865.14 / 39639.5)
=0.36195 / 0.375008
=0.9652

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 - (24063.443 + 4111.615) / 35513.167) / (1 - (23355.581 + 4291.925) / 35025.032)
=0.206631 / 0.210636
=0.981

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
=39639.5 / 39553.069
=1.0022

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))
=(896.229 / (896.229 + 4291.925)) / (944.94 / (944.94 + 4111.615))
=0.172745 / 0.186874
=0.9244

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 / 39639.5) / (0 / 39553.069)
=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)
=((1300.482 + 8210.456) / 35513.167) / ((1738.288 + 7133.682) / 35025.032)
=0.267814 / 0.253304
=1.0573

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
=(424.944 - 0 - 1468.981) / 35513.167
=-0.029399

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.

King Jim Co has a M-score of -2.66 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 -2.66 mean?
King Jim Co (TSE:7962) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.66 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on King Jim Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, King Jim Co ranks #912 out of 2910 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 31.3%.
Is King Jim Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
King Jim Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. Based on the distribution chart, King Jim Co ranks #912 out of 2910 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, King Jim Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does King Jim Co's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, King Jim Co ranks #912 out of 2910 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts King Jim 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 King Jim Co and its competitors. King Jim Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is King Jim Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, King Jim Co (TSE:7962) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円879.01, compared to a current price of 円776.00 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. King Jim Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 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 King Jim Co (TSE:7962), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.66 as of Jul. 15, 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 King Jim Co (TSE:7962) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, King Jim Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円776.00 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円879.01. GuruFocus considers King Jim Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7962:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.66
  • GF Value™: 円879.01 vs. price of 円776.00 (11.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7962 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


King Jim Co Business Description

Address 10-18, Higashi-Kanda 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN
King Jim Co Ltd manufactures and supplies stationery and office equipment such as tape printer, electronic memo, digital business card organizer, office stationery, functional earphone, password management supplies, and functional mouse.
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