Ricoh Leasing Co (TSE:8566) Beneish M-Score: -2.22 (As of Aug. 04, 2026)

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TSE:8566 Ricoh Leasing Co Ltd TSE:8566
74 GF Score
Price 円6,550.00
GF Value 円5,874.34
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Ricoh Leasing Co Beneish M-Score?

Ricoh Leasing Co TSE:8566 -2.53% 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.22 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8566 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円5,874.34 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 488 Credit Services companies, Ricoh Leasing Co ranks better than 52.25% 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 -2.22 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:8566' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.43   Med: -2.21   Max: -1.56
Current: -2.22

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ricoh Leasing Co was -1.56. The lowest was -2.43. And the median was -2.21.


Ricoh Leasing Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ricoh Leasing 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.

Ricoh Leasing Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Ricoh Leasing Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.43 -2.37 -2.38 -2.05 -2.22

Ricoh Leasing Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.05 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.22

TSE:8566 vs V, MA, AXP: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Ricoh Leasing 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.


Ricoh Leasing Co Beneish M-Score vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Ricoh Leasing Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ricoh Leasing 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 Ricoh Leasing 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 * 0.9468+0.528 * 1.0496+0.404 * 1.032+0.892 * 1.0846+0.115 * 0.9297
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0182+4.679 * 0.044042-0.327 * 1.0079
=-2.22

* 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492,505 Mil.
Revenue was 円338,579 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円50,169 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,194,563 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,465,563 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円181,723 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円25,287 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円6,820 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円370,684 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円837,372 Mil.
Net Income was 円12,821 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-51,725 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円479,587 Mil.
Revenue was 円312,156 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円48,546 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,119,425 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,376,211 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円175,548 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円22,490 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円6,175 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円324,462 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円801,089 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)
=(492505 / 338579) / (479587 / 312156)
=1.454624 / 1.53637
=0.9468

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)
=(48546 / 312156) / (50169 / 338579)
=0.155518 / 0.148175
=1.0496

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 - (1194563 + 181723) / 1465563) / (1 - (1119425 + 175548) / 1376211)
=0.060917 / 0.05903
=1.032

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
=338579 / 312156
=1.0846

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))
=(22490 / (22490 + 175548)) / (25287 / (25287 + 181723))
=0.113564 / 0.122154
=0.9297

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)
=(6820 / 338579) / (6175 / 312156)
=0.020143 / 0.019782
=1.0182

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)
=((837372 + 370684) / 1465563) / ((801089 + 324462) / 1376211)
=0.824295 / 0.817862
=1.0079

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
=(12821 - 0 - -51725) / 1465563
=0.044042

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.

Ricoh Leasing Co has a M-score of -2.22 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 -2.22 mean?
Ricoh Leasing Co (TSE:8566) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.22 as of Aug. 04, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ricoh Leasing Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ricoh Leasing Co ranks #233 out of 488 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 47.7%.
Is Ricoh Leasing Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ricoh Leasing Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.22. Based on the distribution chart, Ricoh Leasing Co ranks #233 out of 488 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ricoh Leasing Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ricoh Leasing Co's Beneish M-Score compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Ricoh Leasing Co ranks #233 out of 488 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Ricoh Leasing Co 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 Credit Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Credit Services 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 Ricoh Leasing Co and its competitors. Ricoh Leasing Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ricoh Leasing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ricoh Leasing Co (TSE:8566) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,874.34, compared to a current price of 円6,550.00 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.22. Ricoh Leasing Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Ricoh Leasing Co (TSE:8566), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.22 as of Aug. 04, 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 Ricoh Leasing Co (TSE:8566) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ricoh Leasing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円6,550.00 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,874.34. GuruFocus considers Ricoh Leasing Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8566:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.22
  • GF Value™: 円5,874.34 vs. price of 円6,550.00 (11.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8566 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ricoh Leasing Co Business Description

Address 1-7-12 Shinonome, Koto-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 135-8518
Ricoh Leasing Co Ltd has two primary businesses: lease and installments, and financial services. The lease and installments business, which accounts for the vast majority of the company's revenue, provides business leasing, rental, installment, and credit products for business equipment, information-related equipment, medical equipment, and environment-related equipment. In the financial-services business, Ricoh provides loans to individuals, doctors, and corporations. It also serves as an agent to collect accounts receivable and provide billing services, and it has a credit card business and an asset-management service.
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