First Juken Co (TSE:8917) Beneish M-Score: -2.71 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:8917 First Juken Co Ltd TSE:8917
64 GF Score
Price 円1,056.00
GF Value 円1,101.37
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is First Juken Co Beneish M-Score?

First Juken Co TSE:8917 +0.86% 64 Beneish M-Score is -2.71 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8917 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,101.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 89 Homebuilding & Construction companies, First Juken Co ranks better than 85.39% 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 -2.71 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:8917' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.3   Med: -2.33   Max: 2.65
Current: -2.71

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of First Juken Co was 2.65. The lowest was -3.30. And the median was -2.33.


First Juken Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Juken 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.

First Juken Co Beneish M-Score Chart

First Juken Co Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.02 -1.95 -2.33 2.65 -2.71

First Juken Co Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 0.00 2.65 0.00 -2.71 0.00

TSE:8917 vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, First Juken 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.


First Juken Co Beneish M-Score vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, First Juken Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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First Juken 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 First Juken 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 * 0.7461+0.528 * 0.8948+0.404 * 0.9902+0.892 * 1.1917+0.115 * 0.6553
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7305+4.679 * -0.024025-0.327 * 0.9939
=-2.71

* 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 (Oct25) TTM:Last Year (Oct24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円686 Mil.
Revenue was 円42,884 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円7,023 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円46,469 Mil.
Total Assets was 円61,786 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円13,977 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円376 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円749 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円13,469 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円5,639 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,435 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円2,920 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円771 Mil.
Revenue was 円35,986 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円5,273 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円45,644 Mil.
Total Assets was 円61,172 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円14,188 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円248 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円860 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円13,534 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円5,500 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)
=(685.855 / 42883.657) / (771.395 / 35985.81)
=0.015993 / 0.021436
=0.7461

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)
=(5273.42 / 35985.81) / (7023.279 / 42883.657)
=0.146542 / 0.163775
=0.8948

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 - (46469.195 + 13977.062) / 61786.484) / (1 - (45643.533 + 14188.443) / 61171.998)
=0.021691 / 0.021906
=0.9902

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
=42883.657 / 35985.81
=1.1917

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))
=(247.843 / (247.843 + 14188.443)) / (376.034 / (376.034 + 13977.062))
=0.017168 / 0.026199
=0.6553

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)
=(748.696 / 42883.657) / (860.095 / 35985.81)
=0.017459 / 0.023901
=0.7305

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)
=((5639.18 + 13469.287) / 61786.484) / ((5500.133 + 13534.454) / 61171.998)
=0.309266 / 0.311165
=0.9939

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
=(1435.197 - 0 - 2919.641) / 61786.484
=-0.024025

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.

First Juken Co has a M-score of -2.71 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 -2.71 mean?
First Juken Co (TSE:8917) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.71 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on First Juken Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, First Juken Co ranks #13 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is First Juken Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
First Juken Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. Based on the distribution chart, First Juken Co ranks #13 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, First Juken Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Juken Co's Beneish M-Score compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, First Juken Co ranks #13 out of 89 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places First Juken Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Homebuilding & Construction 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 First Juken Co and its competitors. First Juken Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Juken Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Juken Co (TSE:8917) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,101.37, compared to a current price of 円1,056.00 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. First Juken Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 First Juken Co (TSE:8917), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.71 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 First Juken Co (TSE:8917) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Juken Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,056.00 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,101.37. GuruFocus considers First Juken Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8917:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.71
  • GF Value™: 円1,101.37 vs. price of 円1,056.00 (4.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8917 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


First Juken Co Business Description

Address 5-6-9 Higashi-Namba-cho, Amagasaki, JPN, 660-0892
First Juken Co Ltd is a Japanese based company engaged in the development of residential housing and condominium buildings. Its detached housing business offers the wooden house with a traditional conventional construction method. Its residential condominium business offers house on sale and rental. It is also engaged insurance business that offers fire insurance and life insurance. The Group is mainly engaged in the Detached house business, Condominium business and Special construction business.
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