Shinko Shoji Co (TSE:8141) Beneish M-Score: -2.60 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSE:8141 Shinko Shoji Co Ltd TSE:8141
58 GF Score
Price 円1,565.00
GF Value 円734.46
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Shinko Shoji Co Beneish M-Score?

Shinko Shoji Co TSE:8141 -0.57% 58 Beneish M-Score is -2.60 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8141 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円734.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,404 Hardware companies, Shinko Shoji Co ranks better than 60.86% 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 Shinko Shoji Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:8141' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.48   Med: -2.45   Max: -1.66
Current: -2.6

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Shinko Shoji Co was -1.66. The lowest was -4.48. And the median was -2.45.


Shinko Shoji Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shinko Shoji 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.

Shinko Shoji Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Shinko Shoji 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 -1.66 -2.13 -2.45 -4.48 -2.60

Shinko Shoji 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 -4.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.60

TSE:8141 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Shinko Shoji 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.


Shinko Shoji Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Shinko Shoji 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 Shinko Shoji 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 * 1.2237+0.528 * 0.7548+0.404 * 1.2339+0.892 * 0.8544+0.115 * 1.6878
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.058097-0.327 * 0.9149
=-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25,573 Mil.
Revenue was 円99,113 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円10,465 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円69,772 Mil.
Total Assets was 円80,796 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,207 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円322 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円22,098 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,500 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,127 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円5,821 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円24,460 Mil.
Revenue was 円116,008 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円9,245 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円71,517 Mil.
Total Assets was 円80,051 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円651 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円359 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円21,255 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円4,300 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)
=(25573 / 99113) / (24460 / 116008)
=0.258019 / 0.210848
=1.2237

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)
=(9245 / 116008) / (10465 / 99113)
=0.079693 / 0.105587
=0.7548

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 - (69772 + 1207) / 80796) / (1 - (71517 + 651) / 80051)
=0.121504 / 0.098475
=1.2339

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
=99113 / 116008
=0.8544

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))
=(359 / (359 + 651)) / (322 / (322 + 1207))
=0.355446 / 0.210595
=1.6878

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 / 99113) / (0 / 116008)
=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)
=((1500 + 22098) / 80796) / ((4300 + 21255) / 80051)
=0.292069 / 0.319234
=0.9149

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
=(1127 - 0 - 5821) / 80796
=-0.058097

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.

Shinko Shoji 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?
Shinko Shoji Co (TSE:8141) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.60 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Shinko Shoji Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shinko Shoji Co ranks #941 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is Shinko Shoji Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Shinko Shoji Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. Based on the distribution chart, Shinko Shoji Co ranks #941 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shinko Shoji Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shinko Shoji Co's Beneish M-Score compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Shinko Shoji Co ranks #941 out of 2404 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Shinko Shoji 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 Shinko Shoji Co and its competitors. Shinko Shoji 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 Shinko Shoji Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinko Shoji Co (TSE:8141) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円734.46, compared to a current price of 円1,565.00 — trading 113.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. Shinko Shoji Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 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 Shinko Shoji Co (TSE:8141), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.60 as of Jun. 26, 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 Shinko Shoji Co (TSE:8141) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinko Shoji Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,565.00 is trading 113.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円734.46. GuruFocus considers Shinko Shoji Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8141:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.60
  • GF Value™: 円734.46 vs. price of 円1,565.00 (113.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8141 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shinko Shoji Co Business Description

Other Exchanges SKSJF:USA
Address Art Village Osaki Central Tower13F, 1-2-2 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 141-8540
Shinko Shoji Co Ltd is engaged in the sale, import and export of electronic components & assembly products which includes memory products, microcomputers, system large scale integrations, semiconductors, capacitors, ferrite cores & color liquid crystals.
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