Nankai Co (TSE:9044) Beneish M-Score: -2.81 (As of Jul. 30, 2026)

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TSE:9044 Nankai Co Ltd TSE:9044
80 GF Score
Price 円3,170.00
GF Value 円3,038.38
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Nankai Co Beneish M-Score?

Nankai Co TSE:9044 +2.92% 80 Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9044 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,038.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,678 Real Estate companies, Nankai Co ranks better than 78.25% 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 -2.81 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:9044' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.92   Med: -2.67   Max: -1.13
Current: -2.81

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Nankai Co was -1.13. The lowest was -2.92. And the median was -2.67.


Nankai Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nankai 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.

Nankai Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Nankai 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 -2.88 -2.67 -2.67 -2.09 -2.81

Nankai 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 -2.09 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.81

Nankai Co Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Nankai 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.


Nankai Co Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Nankai Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nankai 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 Nankai 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 * 0.698+0.528 * 0.8825+0.404 * 1.2371+0.892 * 1.0151+0.115 * 1.044
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.021031-0.327 * 1.0115
=-2.81

* 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25,273 Mil.
Revenue was 円264,714 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円49,034 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円132,987 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,065,100 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円809,642 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円28,726 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円195,690 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円380,546 Mil.
Net Income was 円25,135 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円47,535 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円35,670 Mil.
Revenue was 円260,787 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円42,630 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円120,200 Mil.
Total Assets was 円981,014 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円769,629 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円28,553 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円189,121 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円335,589 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)
=(25273 / 264714) / (35670 / 260787)
=0.095473 / 0.136778
=0.698

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)
=(42630 / 260787) / (49034 / 264714)
=0.163467 / 0.185234
=0.8825

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 - (132987 + 809642) / 1065100) / (1 - (120200 + 769629) / 981014)
=0.114985 / 0.09295
=1.2371

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
=264714 / 260787
=1.0151

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))
=(28553 / (28553 + 769629)) / (28726 / (28726 + 809642))
=0.035773 / 0.034264
=1.044

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)
=(0 / 264714) / (0 / 260787)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((380546 + 195690) / 1065100) / ((335589 + 189121) / 981014)
=0.541016 / 0.534865
=1.0115

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
=(25135 - 0 - 47535) / 1065100
=-0.021031

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.

Nankai Co has a M-score of -2.81 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 -2.81 mean?
Nankai Co (TSE:9044) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.81 as of Jul. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Nankai Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nankai Co ranks #365 out of 1678 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is Nankai Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Nankai Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Based on the distribution chart, Nankai Co ranks #365 out of 1678 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nankai Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nankai Co's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Nankai Co ranks #365 out of 1678 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Nankai Co in the top 22% 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 Real Estate company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Real Estate 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 Nankai Co and its competitors. Nankai Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nankai Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nankai Co (TSE:9044) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,038.38, compared to a current price of 円3,170.00 — trading 4.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Nankai Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Nankai Co (TSE:9044), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jul. 30, 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 Nankai Co (TSE:9044) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nankai Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,170.00 is trading 4.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,038.38. GuruFocus considers Nankai Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9044:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.81
  • GF Value™: 円3,038.38 vs. price of 円3,170.00 (4.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9044 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nankai Co Business Description

Address 2-1-41 Shikitsuhigashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, JPN, 556-0012
Nankai Co Ltd is engaged in the business of real estate development, leasing, and other related business activities.
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