The Daito Bank (TSE:8563) Beneish M-Score: -2.02 (As of Aug. 10, 2026)

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TSE:8563 The Daito Bank Ltd TSE:8563
65 GF Score
Price 円1,031.00
GF Value 円779.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is The Daito Bank Beneish M-Score?

The Daito Bank TSE:8563 -1.72% 65 Beneish M-Score is -2.02 as of Aug. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8563 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円779.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,394 Banks companies, The Daito Bank ranks worse than 90.6% 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 -2.02 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:8563' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -62.81   Med: -2.36   Max: -1.81
Current: -2.02

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of The Daito Bank was -1.81. The lowest was -62.81. And the median was -2.36.

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The Daito 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 Daito 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 * 1.0816+0.115 * 1.1653
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9455+4.679 * 0.007999-0.327 * 0.0217
=-2.02

* 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12,047 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円12,047 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円0 Mil.
Total Assets was 円870,980 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円9,836 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円501 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円7,484 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円100 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,680 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-5,287 Mil.
 Total Receivables was 円0 Mil.
Revenue was 円11,138 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円11,138 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円0 Mil.
Total Assets was 円851,063 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円9,773 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円585 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円7,318 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円4,500 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 / 12047) / (0 / 11138)
=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)
=(11138 / 11138) / (12047 / 12047)
=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 + 9836) / 870980) / (1 - (0 + 9773) / 851063)
=0.988707 / 0.988517
=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
=12047 / 11138
=1.0816

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))
=(585 / (585 + 9773)) / (501 / (501 + 9836))
=0.056478 / 0.048467
=1.1653

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)
=(7484 / 12047) / (7318 / 11138)
=0.621234 / 0.65703
=0.9455

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)
=((100 + 0) / 870980) / ((4500 + 0) / 851063)
=0.000115 / 0.005288
=0.0217

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
=(1680 - 0 - -5287) / 870980
=0.007999

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 Daito Bank has a M-score of -2.02 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 -2.02 mean?
The Daito Bank (TSE:8563) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.02 as of Aug. 10, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on The Daito Bank and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Daito Bank ranks #1263 out of 1394 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 90.6%.
Is The Daito Bank's Beneish M-Score too high?
The Daito Bank's current Beneish M-Score is -2.02. Based on the distribution chart, The Daito Bank ranks #1263 out of 1394 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Daito Bank has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Daito Bank's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, The Daito Bank ranks #1263 out of 1394 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places The Daito 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 The Daito Bank and its competitors. The Daito Bank's current Beneish M-Score is -2.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Daito Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Daito Bank (TSE:8563) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円779.41, compared to a current price of 円1,031.00 — trading 32.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.02. The Daito Bank's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Daito Bank (TSE:8563), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.02 as of Aug. 10, 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 Daito Bank (TSE:8563) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Daito Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,031.00 is trading 32.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円779.41. GuruFocus considers The Daito Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8563:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.02
  • GF Value™: 円779.41 vs. price of 円1,031.00 (32.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8563 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

The Daito Bank Business Description

Address No. 19 No. 1 Nakamachi, Koriyama, JPN, 963-8004
The Daito Bank Ltd provides various banking products and services to individuals and corporate customers in Japan. The company accepts time and foreign currency time deposits; and offers and government bonds. It also provides housing, car, education, card, free, and business loans; and annuity, life, cancer, medical, and financial insurance products. Additionally, the company offers credit cards, safe-deposit boxes, and credit guarantees, as well as currency exchange, institutional loan, and Internet banking services.
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