Shimamura Co (TSE:8227) Beneish M-Score: -2.42 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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TSE:8227 Shimamura Co Ltd TSE:8227
65 GF Score
Price 円3,314.00
GF Value 円9,130.74
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Shimamura Co Beneish M-Score?

Shimamura Co TSE:8227 -0.81% 65 Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8227 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円9,130.74 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 1,084 Retail - Cyclical companies, Shimamura Co ranks worse than 62.55% 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 -2.42 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:8227' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.8   Med: -2.36   Max: -2.1
Current: -2.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Shimamura Co was -2.10. The lowest was -2.80. And the median was -2.36.


Shimamura Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shimamura 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.

Shimamura Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Shimamura Co 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 -2.27 -2.34 -2.10 -2.47 -2.42

Shimamura Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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TSE:8227 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Shimamura 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.


Shimamura Co Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shimamura Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Shimamura 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 Shimamura 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 * 1.0566+0.528 * 0.9962+0.404 * 1.0065+0.892 * 1.052+0.115 * 0.9039
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.006333-0.327 * 1.0036
=-2.42

* 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13,726 Mil.
Revenue was 円701,384 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円245,254 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円370,429 Mil.
Total Assets was 円567,144 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円142,614 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円6,996 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円55,605 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円44,460 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円48,052 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円12,349 Mil.
Revenue was 円666,742 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円232,266 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円344,887 Mil.
Total Assets was 円533,807 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円138,326 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円6,105 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円52,151 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 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)
=(13726 / 701384) / (12349 / 666742)
=0.01957 / 0.018521
=1.0566

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)
=(232266 / 666742) / (245254 / 701384)
=0.34836 / 0.349672
=0.9962

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 - (370429 + 142614) / 567144) / (1 - (344887 + 138326) / 533807)
=0.095392 / 0.09478
=1.0065

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
=701384 / 666742
=1.052

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))
=(6105 / (6105 + 138326)) / (6996 / (6996 + 142614))
=0.042269 / 0.046762
=0.9039

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 / 701384) / (0 / 666742)
=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)
=((0 + 55605) / 567144) / ((0 + 52151) / 533807)
=0.098044 / 0.097696
=1.0036

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
=(44460 - 0 - 48052) / 567144
=-0.006333

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.

Shimamura Co has a M-score of -2.42 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 -2.42 mean?
Shimamura Co (TSE:8227) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.42 as of Jul. 23, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Shimamura Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shimamura Co ranks #678 out of 1084 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is Shimamura Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Shimamura Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Based on the distribution chart, Shimamura Co ranks #678 out of 1084 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shimamura Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shimamura Co's Beneish M-Score compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shimamura Co ranks #678 out of 1084 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Shimamura 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Shimamura Co and its competitors. Shimamura Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shimamura Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shimamura Co (TSE:8227) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円9,130.74, compared to a current price of 円3,314.00 — trading 63.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Shimamura Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100. 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 Shimamura Co (TSE:8227), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Jul. 23, 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 Shimamura Co (TSE:8227) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shimamura Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円3,314.00 is trading 63.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円9,130.74. GuruFocus considers Shimamura Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8227:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.42
  • GF Value™: 円9,130.74 vs. price of 円3,314.00 (63.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8227 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shimamura Co Business Description

Address 1-602-1 Kitabukurocho, Omiya-ku, Saitama Prefecture, Saitama, JPN, 330-9520
Shimamura Co Ltd is a Japanese apparel retailer. It is engaged in the retail sale of apparel and daily goods. The company operates both domestically and internationally, offering clothing and related products through its network of stores. It conducts business under two reportable segments: Japan and Overseas, with each segment managing sales and operations in its respective regions.
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