NIPPON CONCEPT (TSE:9386) Beneish M-Score: -2.33 (As of Sep. 10, 2026)

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TSE:9386 NIPPON CONCEPT Corp TSE:9386
68 GF Score
Price 円3,045.00
GF Value 円1,801.56
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What is NIPPON CONCEPT Beneish M-Score?

NIPPON CONCEPT TSE:9386 68 Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Sep. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9386 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,801.56. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

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 -2.33 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:9386' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.98   Med: -2.64   Max: -2.18
Current: -2.33

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of NIPPON CONCEPT was -2.18. The lowest was -2.98. And the median was -2.64.


NIPPON CONCEPT Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NIPPON CONCEPT'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.

NIPPON CONCEPT Beneish M-Score Chart

NIPPON CONCEPT Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.66 -2.18 -2.76 -2.98 -2.33

NIPPON CONCEPT Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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 -2.98 0.00 -2.33 0.00

TSE:9386 vs WMB, EPD, KMI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, NIPPON CONCEPT'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.


NIPPON CONCEPT Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, NIPPON CONCEPT's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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NIPPON CONCEPT 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 NIPPON CONCEPT 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 * 1.1329+0.528 * 1.1193+0.404 * 1.192+0.892 * 1.0542+0.115 * 0.9829
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.041578-0.327 * 0.9068
=-2.33

* 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 (Dec24) TTM:Last Year (Dec23) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円2,750 Mil.
Revenue was 円18,229 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円4,919 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円13,833 Mil.
Total Assets was 円27,562 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円13,075 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,508 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,767 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,927 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,932 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円3,078 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,302 Mil.
Revenue was 円17,292 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円5,222 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円13,669 Mil.
Total Assets was 円26,942 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円12,736 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,441 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,682 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円4,613 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)
=(2749.594 / 18229.471) / (2302.265 / 17292.353)
=0.150832 / 0.133138
=1.1329

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)
=(5222.325 / 17292.353) / (4918.642 / 18229.471)
=0.302002 / 0.269818
=1.1193

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 - (13833.035 + 13074.935) / 27562.454) / (1 - (13668.941 + 12736.467) / 26942.098)
=0.023745 / 0.01992
=1.192

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
=18229.471 / 17292.353
=1.0542

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))
=(1440.816 / (1440.816 + 12736.467)) / (1507.808 / (1507.808 + 13074.935))
=0.101628 / 0.103397
=0.9829

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 / 18229.471) / (0 / 17292.353)
=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)
=((3927.256 + 3767.356) / 27562.454) / ((4612.573 + 3682.254) / 26942.098)
=0.27917 / 0.307876
=0.9068

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
=(1931.982 - 0 - 3077.977) / 27562.454
=-0.041578

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.

NIPPON CONCEPT has a M-score of -2.33 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 -2.33 mean?
NIPPON CONCEPT (TSE:9386) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.33 as of Sep. 10, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on NIPPON CONCEPT and its competitors.
Is NIPPON CONCEPT's Beneish M-Score too high?
NIPPON CONCEPT's current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. Overall, NIPPON CONCEPT has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NIPPON CONCEPT's Beneish M-Score compare to WMB and EPD?
NIPPON CONCEPT's Beneish M-Score of -2.33 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Oil & Gas 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 NIPPON CONCEPT and its competitors. NIPPON CONCEPT's current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NIPPON CONCEPT stock overvalued right now?
NIPPON CONCEPT (TSE:9386) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.33. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,801.56, compared to a current price of 円3,045.00 — trading 69% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. NIPPON CONCEPT's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 NIPPON CONCEPT (TSE:9386), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Sep. 10, 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 NIPPON CONCEPT (TSE:9386) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIPPON CONCEPT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,045.00 is trading 69% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,801.56.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9386:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.33
  • GF Value™: 円1,801.56 vs. price of 円3,045.00 (69% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9386 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


NIPPON CONCEPT Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 2-2-2 Uchisaiwaicho, 8th Floor, Fukoku Seimei Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0011
NIPPON CONCEPT Corp is engaged in the business of transportation of chemicals and various gases. The company is also involved in the storage of liquid cargo, recovery and destruction of freon gas, cleaning and maintenance of chemical tank containers, and storage and inspection of gas tank containers.
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