Keiyo Bank (TSE:8544) Beneish M-Score: -2.29 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSE:8544 Keiyo Bank Ltd TSE:8544
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Price 円2,471.00
GF Value 円1,179.83
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! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Keiyo Bank Beneish M-Score?

Keiyo Bank TSE:8544 +0.32% 47 Beneish M-Score is -2.29 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8544 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,179.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,397 Banks companies, Keiyo Bank ranks worse than 68.58% 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 -2.29 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:8544' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.11   Med: -2.29   Max: -2.01
Current: -2.29

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Keiyo Bank was -2.01. The lowest was -4.11. And the median was -2.29.

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Keiyo 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 Keiyo 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 * 1.0002+0.892 * 1.2687+0.115 * 0.6861
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8286+4.679 * 0.019235-0.327 * 1.4223
=-2.29

* 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89,521 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円89,521 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円0 Mil.
Total Assets was 円6,653,408 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円55,526 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円6,479 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円41,321 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円394,000 Mil.
Net Income was 円15,912 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-112,068 Mil.
 Total Receivables was 円0 Mil.
Revenue was 円70,560 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円70,560 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円0 Mil.
Total Assets was 円6,561,710 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円55,896 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円4,317 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円39,305 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円273,200 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 / 89521) / (0 / 70560)
=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)
=(70560 / 70560) / (89521 / 89521)
=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 + 55526) / 6653408) / (1 - (0 + 55896) / 6561710)
=0.991655 / 0.991481
=1.0002

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
=89521 / 70560
=1.2687

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))
=(4317 / (4317 + 55896)) / (6479 / (6479 + 55526))
=0.071695 / 0.104492
=0.6861

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)
=(41321 / 89521) / (39305 / 70560)
=0.461579 / 0.557044
=0.8286

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)
=((394000 + 0) / 6653408) / ((273200 + 0) / 6561710)
=0.059218 / 0.041635
=1.4223

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
=(15912 - 0 - -112068) / 6653408
=0.019235

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.

Keiyo Bank has a M-score of -2.29 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 -2.29 mean?
Keiyo Bank (TSE:8544) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.29 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Keiyo Bank and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Keiyo Bank ranks #958 out of 1397 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 68.6%.
Is Keiyo Bank's Beneish M-Score too high?
Keiyo Bank's current Beneish M-Score is -2.29. Based on the distribution chart, Keiyo Bank ranks #958 out of 1397 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Keiyo Bank has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keiyo Bank's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Keiyo Bank ranks #958 out of 1397 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Keiyo 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 Keiyo Bank and its competitors. Keiyo Bank's current Beneish M-Score is -2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keiyo Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keiyo Bank (TSE:8544) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,179.83, compared to a current price of 円2,471.00 — trading 109.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.29. Keiyo Bank's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 5 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 Keiyo Bank (TSE:8544), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.29 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 Keiyo Bank (TSE:8544) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keiyo Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,471.00 is trading 109.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,179.83. GuruFocus considers Keiyo Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8544:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.29
  • GF Value™: 円1,179.83 vs. price of 円2,471.00 (109.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8544 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Keiyo Bank Business Description

Address 1-11-11, Fujimi, Chuo-ku, Chiba, JPN, 260-0015
Keiyo Bank Ltd is a Japanese regional bank operating in the Chiba prefecture. Nearly half of its banking locations are in Chiba proper. Its commercial banking activities include consumer loans, foreign currency deposits, and ATM services. Most of the bank's earning assets are in loans and bill discounted, along with securities. Most of its retail loan portfolio is concentrated in housing loans and loans to small and midsize companies. The bank relies on a consulting arm that works with customers to curtail nonperforming loans. In addition to net interest income, the bank relies on fees and commissions to generate income.
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