Shimizu Bank (TSE:8364) Beneish M-Score: -2.25 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSE:8364 Shimizu Bank Ltd TSE:8364
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Price 円2,350.00
GF Value 円1,776.58
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What is Shimizu Bank Beneish M-Score?

Shimizu Bank TSE:8364 +0.21% 57 Beneish M-Score is -2.25 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8364 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,776.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,397 Banks companies, Shimizu Bank ranks worse than 74.8% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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 -2.25 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:8364' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.02   Med: -2.59   Max: -2.08
Current: -2.25

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Shimizu Bank was -2.08. The lowest was -3.02. And the median was -2.59.

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Shimizu Bank 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 Shimizu Bank 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+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 0.9999+0.892 * 1.0798+0.115 * 0.9477
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8947+4.679 * 0.00673-0.327 * 0.6515
=-2.25

* 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0 Mil.
Revenue was 円22,877 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円22,877 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円0 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,813,848 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円17,161 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,562 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円15,036 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円77,178 Mil.
Net Income was 円2,000 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-10,208 Mil.
 Total Receivables was 円0 Mil.
Revenue was 円21,187 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円21,187 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円0 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,807,263 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円16,972 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,457 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円15,565 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円118,034 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)
=(0 / 22877) / (0 / 21187)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(21187 / 21187) / (22877 / 22877)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (0 + 17161) / 1813848) / (1 - (0 + 16972) / 1807263)
=0.990539 / 0.990609
=0.9999

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
=22877 / 21187
=1.0798

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))
=(1457 / (1457 + 16972)) / (1562 / (1562 + 17161))
=0.07906 / 0.083427
=0.9477

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)
=(15036 / 22877) / (15565 / 21187)
=0.657254 / 0.734649
=0.8947

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)
=((77178 + 0) / 1813848) / ((118034 + 0) / 1807263)
=0.042549 / 0.065311
=0.6515

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
=(2000 - 0 - -10208) / 1813848
=0.00673

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.

Shimizu Bank has a M-score of -2.25 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 -2.25 mean?
Shimizu Bank (TSE:8364) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.25 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Shimizu Bank and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shimizu Bank ranks #1045 out of 1397 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 74.8%.
Is Shimizu Bank's Beneish M-Score too high?
Shimizu Bank's current Beneish M-Score is -2.25. Based on the distribution chart, Shimizu Bank ranks #1045 out of 1397 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shimizu Bank has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shimizu Bank's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Shimizu Bank ranks #1045 out of 1397 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Shimizu Bank 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 Banks company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Banks 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 Shimizu Bank and its competitors. Shimizu Bank's current Beneish M-Score is -2.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shimizu Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shimizu Bank (TSE:8364) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,776.58, compared to a current price of 円2,350.00 — trading 32.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.25. Shimizu Bank's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Shimizu Bank (TSE:8364), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.25 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 Shimizu Bank (TSE:8364) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shimizu Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,350.00 is trading 32.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,776.58. GuruFocus considers Shimizu Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8364:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.25
  • GF Value™: 円1,776.58 vs. price of 円2,350.00 (32.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8364 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Shimizu Bank Business Description

Address 2-1 Fujimicho, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka, JPN, 424-0941
Shimizu Bank Ltd is engaged in the provision of financial services such as leasing, with a focus on banking operations. It provides deposit, loan, domestic exchange, and securities trading services. It engages in securities investment, investment trust sales, insurance agency works, and financial product brokerage services.
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