Japan Logistic Systems (TSE:9060) Beneish M-Score: -2.92 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSE:9060 Japan Logistic Systems Corp TSE:9060
76 GF Score
Price 円4,290.00
GF Value 円4,444.13
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Japan Logistic Systems Beneish M-Score?

Japan Logistic Systems TSE:9060 +0.47% 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.92 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9060 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,444.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, Japan Logistic Systems ranks better than 79.92% 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 -2.92 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:9060' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.92   Med: -2.66   Max: -2.41
Current: -2.92

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Japan Logistic Systems was -2.41. The lowest was -2.92. And the median was -2.66.


Japan Logistic Systems Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Logistic Systems'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.

Japan Logistic Systems Beneish M-Score Chart

Japan Logistic Systems 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 -2.55 -2.61 -2.72 -2.70 -2.92

Japan Logistic Systems Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -2.72 0.00 -2.70 0.00 -2.92

TSE:9060 vs ODFL, XPO, SAIA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, Japan Logistic Systems'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.


Japan Logistic Systems Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Japan Logistic Systems's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Logistic Systems's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Japan Logistic Systems 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 Japan Logistic Systems 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 * 0.8431+0.528 * 1.0222+0.404 * 1.1857+0.892 * 1.0805+0.115 * 0.9907
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.946+4.679 * -0.100112-0.327 * 0.9894
=-2.92

* 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7,718 Mil.
Revenue was 円71,317 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円5,092 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円15,843 Mil.
Total Assets was 円51,312 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円27,318 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,518 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円971 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円18,021 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円13,308 Mil.
Net Income was 円765 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円5,902 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円8,472 Mil.
Revenue was 円66,002 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円4,817 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円16,042 Mil.
Total Assets was 円48,827 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円26,244 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,395 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円950 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円18,371 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円11,758 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)
=(7718.352 / 71317.499) / (8471.815 / 66001.552)
=0.108225 / 0.128358
=0.8431

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)
=(4817.065 / 66001.552) / (5092.215 / 71317.499)
=0.072984 / 0.071402
=1.0222

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 - (15842.884 + 27318.077) / 51312.006) / (1 - (16042.119 + 26243.543) / 48827.278)
=0.158853 / 0.133975
=1.1857

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
=71317.499 / 66001.552
=1.0805

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))
=(2394.877 / (2394.877 + 26243.543)) / (2518.428 / (2518.428 + 27318.077))
=0.083625 / 0.084408
=0.9907

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)
=(970.99 / 71317.499) / (949.87 / 66001.552)
=0.013615 / 0.014392
=0.946

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)
=((13307.67 + 18020.853) / 51312.006) / ((11758.355 + 18371.261) / 48827.278)
=0.61055 / 0.617065
=0.9894

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
=(765.277 - 0 - 5902.213) / 51312.006
=-0.100112

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.

Japan Logistic Systems has a M-score of -2.92 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 -2.92 mean?
Japan Logistic Systems (TSE:9060) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.92 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Japan Logistic Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Logistic Systems ranks #194 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is Japan Logistic Systems' Beneish M-Score too high?
Japan Logistic Systems' current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Logistic Systems ranks #194 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Logistic Systems has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Logistic Systems' Beneish M-Score compare to ODFL and XPO?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Japan Logistic Systems ranks #194 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Japan Logistic Systems in the top 20% 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 Japan Logistic Systems and its competitors. Japan Logistic Systems's current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Logistic Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Logistic Systems (TSE:9060) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,444.13, compared to a current price of 円4,290.00 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. Japan Logistic Systems' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Japan Logistic Systems (TSE:9060), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.92 as of Jun. 26, 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 Japan Logistic Systems (TSE:9060) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Logistic Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円4,290.00 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,444.13. GuruFocus considers Japan Logistic Systems to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9060:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.92
  • GF Value™: 円4,444.13 vs. price of 円4,290.00 (3.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9060 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Japan Logistic Systems Business Description

Address 5-11-3, Shinbashi, Shinbashi Sumitomo Building, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-0004
Japan Logistic Systems Corp provides lorry and cargo transportation as well as third-party logistic services. It also offers warehousing, insurance agency, worker dispatching as well as industrial waste collection and transportation services.
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