Marusan Securities Co (TSE:8613) Beneish M-Score: -2.52 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:8613 Marusan Securities Co Ltd TSE:8613
82 GF Score
Price 円1,119.00
GF Value 円1,157.46
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Marusan Securities Co Beneish M-Score?

Marusan Securities Co TSE:8613 82 Beneish M-Score is -2.52 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8613 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,157.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 704 Capital Markets companies, Marusan Securities Co ranks better than 65.34% 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 -2.52 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:8613' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.6   Med: -2.45   Max: -1.72
Current: -2.52

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Marusan Securities Co was -1.72. The lowest was -3.60. And the median was -2.45.


Marusan Securities Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Marusan Securities 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.

Marusan Securities Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Marusan Securities 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 -2.30 -3.60 -2.38 -2.34 -2.52

Marusan Securities 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 -2.34 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.52

TSE:8613 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Marusan Securities 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.


Marusan Securities Co Beneish M-Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Marusan Securities Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Marusan Securities 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 Marusan Securities 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 * 1.034+0.528 * 0.9994+0.404 * 0.9936+0.892 * 1.1525+0.115 * 1.9562
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9285+4.679 * -0.048409-0.327 * 1.2968
=-2.52

* 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8,694 Mil.
Revenue was 円21,723 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円21,674 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円64,889 Mil.
Total Assets was 円88,476 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,238 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円524 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円2,991 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円31,241 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円5,010 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円9,293 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円7,295 Mil.
Revenue was 円18,848 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円18,795 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円53,737 Mil.
Total Assets was 円71,596 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,287 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円482 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円2,795 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円19,494 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 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)
=(8694 / 21723) / (7295 / 18848)
=0.400221 / 0.387044
=1.034

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)
=(18795 / 18848) / (21674 / 21723)
=0.997188 / 0.997744
=0.9994

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 - (64889 + 3238) / 88476) / (1 - (53737 + 1287) / 71596)
=0.229995 / 0.231465
=0.9936

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
=21723 / 18848
=1.1525

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))
=(482 / (482 + 1287)) / (524 / (524 + 3238))
=0.27247 / 0.139288
=1.9562

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)
=(2991 / 21723) / (2795 / 18848)
=0.137688 / 0.148292
=0.9285

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)
=((0 + 31241) / 88476) / ((0 + 19494) / 71596)
=0.353101 / 0.272278
=1.2968

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
=(5010 - 0 - 9293) / 88476
=-0.048409

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.

Marusan Securities Co has a M-score of -2.52 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 -2.52 mean?
Marusan Securities Co (TSE:8613) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.52 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Marusan Securities Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Marusan Securities Co ranks #244 out of 704 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 34.7%.
Is Marusan Securities Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Marusan Securities Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. Based on the distribution chart, Marusan Securities Co ranks #244 out of 704 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Marusan Securities Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marusan Securities Co's Beneish M-Score compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Marusan Securities Co ranks #244 out of 704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Marusan Securities 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Capital Markets 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 Marusan Securities Co and its competitors. Marusan Securities Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marusan Securities Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marusan Securities Co (TSE:8613) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,157.46, compared to a current price of 円1,119.00 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. Marusan Securities Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 Marusan Securities Co (TSE:8613), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.52 as of Jul. 14, 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 Marusan Securities Co (TSE:8613) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marusan Securities Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,119.00 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,157.46. GuruFocus considers Marusan Securities Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8613:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.52
  • GF Value™: 円1,157.46 vs. price of 円1,119.00 (3.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8613 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Marusan Securities Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 9KC:Germany
Address 3-6 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN
Marusan Securities Co Ltd trades financial securities and derivatives. The company is headquartered in Japan and generates all revenue domestically. Securities services offered by the company include mediation of buying and selling securities, brokerage, trading, exchange-market activities, underwriting, private placement, agency of bond payments, and investment trust services. The company also provides banking services such as loans on collateral, buying and selling yen-denominated bank acceptances, buying and selling gold bullion, safety deposits, business loans, and insurance including property, casualty, and life.
82GF Score

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