Narasakingyo Co (TSE:8085) Beneish M-Score: -2.49 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:8085 Narasaki Sangyo Co Ltd TSE:8085
77 GF Score
Price 円4,130.00
GF Value 円3,428.20
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Narasakingyo Co Beneish M-Score?

Narasakingyo Co TSE:8085 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8085 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,428.20 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 152 Industrial Distribution companies, Narasakingyo Co ranks worse than 63.16% 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 -2.49 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:8085' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.75   Med: -2.48   Max: -2.25
Current: -2.49

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Narasakingyo Co was -2.25. The lowest was -2.75. And the median was -2.48.


Narasakingyo Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Narasakingyo 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.

Narasakingyo Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Narasakingyo 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 -2.37 -2.46 -2.39 -2.25 -2.49

Narasakingyo 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 -2.39 0.00 -2.25 0.00 -2.49

TSE:8085 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Narasakingyo 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.


Narasakingyo Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Distribution Industry

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

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


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Narasakingyo 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 Narasakingyo 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 * 0.9132+0.528 * 0.9968+0.404 * 1.1379+0.892 * 1.0691+0.115 * 0.9921
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9017+4.679 * -0.012336-0.327 * 1.0003
=-2.49

* 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18,741 Mil.
Revenue was 円120,282 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円12,854 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円41,900 Mil.
Total Assets was 円62,579 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円9,764 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円748 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円427 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円27,808 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,248 Mil.
Net Income was 円2,242 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円3,014 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円19,196 Mil.
Revenue was 円112,512 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円11,985 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円39,001 Mil.
Total Assets was 円56,479 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円8,821 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円670 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円443 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円25,314 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円901 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)
=(18741 / 120282) / (19196 / 112512)
=0.155809 / 0.170613
=0.9132

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)
=(11985 / 112512) / (12854 / 120282)
=0.106522 / 0.106866
=0.9968

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 - (41900 + 9764) / 62579) / (1 - (39001 + 8821) / 56479)
=0.17442 / 0.153278
=1.1379

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
=120282 / 112512
=1.0691

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))
=(670 / (670 + 8821)) / (748 / (748 + 9764))
=0.070593 / 0.071157
=0.9921

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)
=(427 / 120282) / (443 / 112512)
=0.00355 / 0.003937
=0.9017

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)
=((1248 + 27808) / 62579) / ((901 + 25314) / 56479)
=0.464309 / 0.464155
=1.0003

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
=(2242 - 0 - 3014) / 62579
=-0.012336

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.

Narasakingyo Co has a M-score of -2.49 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 -2.49 mean?
Narasakingyo Co (TSE:8085) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.49 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Narasakingyo Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Narasakingyo Co ranks #96 out of 152 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 63.2%.
Is Narasakingyo Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Narasakingyo Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Based on the distribution chart, Narasakingyo Co ranks #96 out of 152 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Narasakingyo Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Narasakingyo Co's Beneish M-Score compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Narasakingyo Co ranks #96 out of 152 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Narasakingyo 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Distribution 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 Narasakingyo Co and its competitors. Narasakingyo Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Narasakingyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Narasakingyo Co (TSE:8085) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,428.20, compared to a current price of 円4,130.00 — trading 20.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Narasakingyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100. 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 Narasakingyo Co (TSE:8085), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.49 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 Narasakingyo Co (TSE:8085) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Narasakingyo Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,130.00 is trading 20.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,428.20. GuruFocus considers Narasakingyo Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8085:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.49
  • GF Value™: 円3,428.20 vs. price of 円4,130.00 (20.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8085 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Narasakingyo Co Business Description

Address Presto 1.7 Buliduing, 7-1, Kitaichijo-Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, JPN, 060-0001
Narasaki Sangyo Co Ltd is primarily engaged in the sale of industrial equipment. The company operates principally in seven business divisions organized on the basis of product lines- Electric Machinery and Equipment, Building Equipment, FA And High-performance Materials, Industrial Equipment and Agricultural Implements, Construction Machinery, Construction Materials and Energy. The product range comprises factory automation components, optimal air conditioning and sanitation equipment, freezing and refrigerating equipment, elevators, power receiving/transforming facilities, and petroleum products to industry and households.
77GF Score

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