Japan Oil Transportation Co (TSE:9074) Beneish M-Score: -2.78 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


TSE:9074 Japan Oil Transportation Co Ltd TSE:9074
67 GF Score
Price 円5,420.00
GF Value 円3,190.44
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Japan Oil Transportation Co Beneish M-Score?

Japan Oil Transportation Co TSE:9074 +1.31% 67 Beneish M-Score is -2.78 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9074 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,190.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 960 Transportation companies, Japan Oil Transportation Co ranks better than 68.96% 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 -2.78 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:9074' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.15   Med: -2.91   Max: -2.76
Current: -2.78

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Japan Oil Transportation Co was -2.76. The lowest was -3.15. And the median was -2.91.


Japan Oil Transportation Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Oil Transportation 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.

Japan Oil Transportation Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Japan Oil Transportation 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 -2.85 -2.92 -2.76 -2.95 -2.78

Japan Oil Transportation Co 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 -2.76 0.00 -2.95 0.00 -2.78

TSE:9074 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Japan Oil Transportation 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.


Japan Oil Transportation Co Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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Japan Oil Transportation 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 Japan Oil Transportation 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 * 0.9876+0.528 * 0.9205+0.404 * 1.2728+0.892 * 1.039+0.115 * 0.9504
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.086039-0.327 * 0.936
=-2.78

* 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4,014 Mil.
Revenue was 円38,537 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円4,716 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円13,296 Mil.
Total Assets was 円49,466 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円22,103 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円4,128 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円8,060 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円6,662 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,507 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円5,763 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円3,912 Mil.
Revenue was 円37,090 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円4,178 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円12,111 Mil.
Total Assets was 円43,279 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円21,498 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円3,781 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円7,620 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円6,141 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)
=(4014 / 38537) / (3912 / 37090)
=0.10416 / 0.105473
=0.9876

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)
=(4178 / 37090) / (4716 / 38537)
=0.112645 / 0.122376
=0.9205

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 - (13296 + 22103) / 49466) / (1 - (12111 + 21498) / 43279)
=0.284377 / 0.223434
=1.2728

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
=38537 / 37090
=1.039

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))
=(3781 / (3781 + 21498)) / (4128 / (4128 + 22103))
=0.149571 / 0.157371
=0.9504

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 / 38537) / (0 / 37090)
=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)
=((6662 + 8060) / 49466) / ((6141 + 7620) / 43279)
=0.297619 / 0.31796
=0.936

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
=(1507 - 0 - 5763) / 49466
=-0.086039

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 Oil Transportation Co has a M-score of -2.78 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 -2.78 mean?
Japan Oil Transportation Co (TSE:9074) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.78 as of Jun. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Japan Oil Transportation Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Oil Transportation Co ranks #298 out of 960 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is Japan Oil Transportation Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Japan Oil Transportation Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Oil Transportation Co ranks #298 out of 960 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Oil Transportation Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Oil Transportation Co's Beneish M-Score compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Japan Oil Transportation Co ranks #298 out of 960 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Japan Oil Transportation 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 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 Oil Transportation Co and its competitors. Japan Oil Transportation Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Oil Transportation Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Oil Transportation Co (TSE:9074) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,190.44, compared to a current price of 円5,420.00 — trading 69.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. Japan Oil Transportation Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Japan Oil Transportation Co (TSE:9074), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.78 as of Jun. 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 Japan Oil Transportation Co (TSE:9074) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Oil Transportation Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円5,420.00 is trading 69.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,190.44. GuruFocus considers Japan Oil Transportation Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9074:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.78
  • GF Value™: 円3,190.44 vs. price of 円5,420.00 (69.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9074 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Japan Oil Transportation Co Business Description

Address 1-11-1 Osaki, 16th floor, Gate City Osaki West Tower, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 141-0032
Japan Oil Transportation Co Ltd is engaged In the petroleum transportation business, the company transport petroleum products such as gasoline, kerosene, and diesel using railroad tank cars and tank lorries, as well as operating and managing petroleum product supply and storage bases.
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