Rinko (TSE:9355) Beneish M-Score: -2.49 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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TSE:9355 Rinko Corp TSE:9355
54 GF Score
Price 円2,270.00
GF Value 円1,851.31
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Rinko Beneish M-Score?

Rinko TSE:9355 -2.16% 54 Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9355 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,851.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 965 Transportation companies, Rinko ranks worse than 58.86% 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 -2.49 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:9355' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.74   Med: -2.57   Max: -2.03
Current: -2.49

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Rinko was -2.03. The lowest was -2.74. And the median was -2.57.


Rinko Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rinko'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.

Rinko Beneish M-Score Chart

Rinko 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 -2.59 -2.59 -2.49 -2.64 -2.49

Rinko 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 -2.49 0.00 -2.64 0.00 -2.49

TSE:9355 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Rinko'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.


Rinko Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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Rinko 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 Rinko 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 * 0.9271+0.528 * 0.9909+0.404 * 1.1607+0.892 * 1.0231+0.115 * 0.903
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.009139-0.327 * 0.9196
=-2.49

* 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2,437 Mil.
Revenue was 円13,856 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,827 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,616 Mil.
Total Assets was 円39,828 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円28,793 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円811 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円6,936 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円4,664 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,065 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,429 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,570 Mil.
Revenue was 円13,543 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,770 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,635 Mil.
Total Assets was 円38,501 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円28,687 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円727 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円7,310 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円4,884 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)
=(2437.426 / 13856.138) / (2569.609 / 13542.957)
=0.175909 / 0.189738
=0.9271

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)
=(1769.693 / 13542.957) / (1827.193 / 13856.138)
=0.130673 / 0.131869
=0.9909

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 - (3616.343 + 28792.743) / 39827.777) / (1 - (3635.319 + 28686.626) / 38500.51)
=0.186269 / 0.16048
=1.1607

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
=13856.138 / 13542.957
=1.0231

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))
=(727.431 / (727.431 + 28686.626)) / (810.803 / (810.803 + 28792.743))
=0.024731 / 0.027389
=0.903

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 / 13856.138) / (0 / 13542.957)
=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)
=((4664.01 + 6936.371) / 39827.777) / ((4883.639 + 7310.15) / 38500.51)
=0.291264 / 0.316718
=0.9196

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
=(1064.75 - 0 - 1428.725) / 39827.777
=-0.009139

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.

Rinko has a M-score of -2.49 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 -2.49 mean?
Rinko (TSE:9355) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.49 as of Jul. 17, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Rinko and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rinko ranks #568 out of 965 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is Rinko's Beneish M-Score too high?
Rinko's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Based on the distribution chart, Rinko ranks #568 out of 965 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Rinko has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rinko's Beneish M-Score compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Rinko ranks #568 out of 965 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Rinko in the lower 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 Rinko and its competitors. Rinko's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rinko stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rinko (TSE:9355) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,851.31, compared to a current price of 円2,270.00 — trading 22.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Rinko's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 8 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 Rinko (TSE:9355), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jul. 17, 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 Rinko (TSE:9355) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rinko stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,270.00 is trading 22.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,851.31. GuruFocus considers Rinko to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9355:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.49
  • GF Value™: 円1,851.31 vs. price of 円2,270.00 (22.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9355 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Rinko Business Description

Address 1-8-21 Shibakoen, 4th Floor, Tokyo Branch Office Shibakoen Ridge Building, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 950-8540
Rinko Corp is a marine transportation company. It offers harbor transportation services such as loading/discharging at the shipside or shore side, and customs brokerage. In addition, the company arranges every type of nationwide transportation, any type of container, cases, bulk cargoes, liquid cargoes, and temperature-controlled cargoes.
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