The Kita Nippon Bank (TSE:8551) Beneish M-Score: -2.47 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:8551 The Kita Nippon Bank Ltd TSE:8551
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What is The Kita Nippon Bank Beneish M-Score?

The Kita Nippon Bank TSE:8551 +0.96% 50 Beneish M-Score is -2.47 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8551 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,843.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,397 Banks companies, The Kita Nippon Bank ranks better than 64.21% 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 -2.47 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:8551' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -78.52   Med: -2.36   Max: -1.46
Current: -2.47

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of The Kita Nippon Bank was -1.46. The lowest was -78.52. And the median was -2.36.

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The Kita Nippon 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 The Kita Nippon 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 * 1.0967+0.115 * 0.9298
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9529+4.679 * -0.009934-0.327 * 1.0908
=-2.47

* 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25,045 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円25,045 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円0 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,563,506 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円15,054 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円973 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円13,555 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,522 Mil.
Net Income was 円4,363 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円19,895 Mil.
 Total Receivables was 円0 Mil.
Revenue was 円22,837 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円22,837 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円0 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,526,336 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円14,593 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円873 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円12,971 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,362 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 / 25045) / (0 / 22837)
=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)
=(22837 / 22837) / (25045 / 25045)
=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 + 15054) / 1563506) / (1 - (0 + 14593) / 1526336)
=0.990372 / 0.990439
=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
=25045 / 22837
=1.0967

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))
=(873 / (873 + 14593)) / (973 / (973 + 15054))
=0.056446 / 0.06071
=0.9298

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)
=(13555 / 25045) / (12971 / 22837)
=0.541226 / 0.567982
=0.9529

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)
=((1522 + 0) / 1563506) / ((1362 + 0) / 1526336)
=0.000973 / 0.000892
=1.0908

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
=(4363 - 0 - 19895) / 1563506
=-0.009934

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.

The Kita Nippon Bank has a M-score of -2.47 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 -2.47 mean?
The Kita Nippon Bank (TSE:8551) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.47 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on The Kita Nippon Bank and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kita Nippon Bank ranks #500 out of 1397 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is The Kita Nippon Bank's Beneish M-Score too high?
The Kita Nippon Bank's current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. Based on the distribution chart, The Kita Nippon Bank ranks #500 out of 1397 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Kita Nippon Bank has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kita Nippon Bank's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, The Kita Nippon Bank ranks #500 out of 1397 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts The Kita Nippon Bank 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 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 The Kita Nippon Bank and its competitors. The Kita Nippon Bank's current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Kita Nippon Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kita Nippon Bank (TSE:8551) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,843.79, compared to a current price of 円5,260.00 — trading 85% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. The Kita Nippon Bank's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 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 The Kita Nippon Bank (TSE:8551), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.47 as of Jun. 27, 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 The Kita Nippon Bank (TSE:8551) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kita Nippon Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円5,260.00 is trading 85% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,843.79. GuruFocus considers The Kita Nippon Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8551:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.47
  • GF Value™: 円2,843.79 vs. price of 円5,260.00 (85% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8551 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

The Kita Nippon Bank Business Description

Address 1-6-7 Chuodori, Morioka, JPN, 020-8666
The Kita Nippon Bank Ltd operates as a bank in Japan. Principally, it offers general banking business such as accepting deposits, granting loans, as well as syndicated loans, saving accounts, fixed deposits, current and recurring accounts. The bank renders various business including securities investment, foreign exchange, domestic exchange, trust and other related business. In addition, it also offers credit cards, credit guarantee, and leasing and contracts businesses.
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