Wakita (TSE:8125) Beneish M-Score: -2.69 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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TSE:8125 Wakita & Co Ltd TSE:8125
87 GF Score
Price 円1,883.00
GF Value 円1,787.02
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Wakita Beneish M-Score?

Wakita TSE:8125 -0.32% 87 Beneish M-Score is -2.69 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8125 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,787.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Wakita ranks better than 70.24% 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 -2.69 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:8125' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.06   Med: -2.72   Max: -2.5
Current: -2.69

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Wakita was -2.50. The lowest was -3.06. And the median was -2.72.


Wakita Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wakita'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.

Wakita Beneish M-Score Chart

Wakita Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.06 -2.56 -2.74 -3.00 -2.69

Wakita Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 0.00 0.00 -2.69 0.00

TSE:8125 vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Wakita'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.


Wakita Beneish M-Score vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Wakita's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Wakita 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 Wakita 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 * 0.9604+0.528 * 0.9919+0.404 * 1.3286+0.892 * 1.0098+0.115 * 0.9573
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.061491-0.327 * 1.0583
=-2.69

* 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 (Feb26) TTM:Last Year (Feb25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円14,175 Mil.
Revenue was 円93,222 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円27,381 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円45,474 Mil.
Total Assets was 円146,867 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円76,175 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円8,355 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円23,170 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円977 Mil.
Net Income was 円3,451 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円12,482 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円14,617 Mil.
Revenue was 円92,321 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円26,897 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円50,036 Mil.
Total Assets was 円146,019 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円77,112 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円8,059 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円22,206 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円480 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)
=(14175 / 93222) / (14617 / 92321)
=0.152056 / 0.158328
=0.9604

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)
=(26897 / 92321) / (27381 / 93222)
=0.291342 / 0.293718
=0.9919

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 - (45474 + 76175) / 146867) / (1 - (50036 + 77112) / 146019)
=0.171706 / 0.129237
=1.3286

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
=93222 / 92321
=1.0098

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))
=(8059 / (8059 + 77112)) / (8355 / (8355 + 76175))
=0.094621 / 0.098841
=0.9573

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 / 93222) / (0 / 92321)
=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)
=((977 + 23170) / 146867) / ((480 + 22206) / 146019)
=0.164414 / 0.155363
=1.0583

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
=(3451 - 0 - 12482) / 146867
=-0.061491

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.

Wakita has a M-score of -2.69 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 -2.69 mean?
Wakita (TSE:8125) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.69 as of Jul. 17, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Wakita and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wakita ranks #61 out of 205 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 29.8%.
Is Wakita's Beneish M-Score too high?
Wakita's current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. Based on the distribution chart, Wakita ranks #61 out of 205 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wakita has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wakita's Beneish M-Score compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Wakita ranks #61 out of 205 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Wakita 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Wakita and its competitors. Wakita's current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wakita stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wakita (TSE:8125) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,787.02, compared to a current price of 円1,883.00 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. Wakita's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 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 Wakita (TSE:8125), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.69 as of Jul. 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 Wakita (TSE:8125) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wakita stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,883.00 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,787.02. GuruFocus considers Wakita to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8125:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.69
  • GF Value™: 円1,787.02 vs. price of 円1,883.00 (5.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8125 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wakita Business Description

Address 1-3-20 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka, JPN, 550-0002
Wakita & Co Ltd is a trading company that manufactures, sells, and leases civil engineering and construction equipment. It also conducts business in diverse fields, including audiovisual equipment, stone materials for construction use, and industrial and commercial facilities and equipment. Wakita provides comprehensive assistance, from construction to finance, for a broad range of industrial facilities and equipment in manufacturing, transportation, communications, agricultural, medical and information communications industries. The company operates through over 70 offices across Japan.
87GF Score

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