Nac Co (TSE:9788) Beneish M-Score: -2.42 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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TSE:9788 Nac Co Ltd TSE:9788
69 GF Score
Price 円533.00
GF Value 円588.40
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Nac Co Beneish M-Score?

Nac Co TSE:9788 +0.57% 69 Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9788 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円588.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,699 Construction companies, Nac Co ranks worse than 54.86% 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 -2.42 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:9788' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.07   Med: -2.53   Max: -2.12
Current: -2.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Nac Co was -2.12. The lowest was -3.07. And the median was -2.53.


Nac Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nac 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.

Nac Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Nac 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 -2.46 -2.26 -2.22 -2.84 -2.42

Nac Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 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 -2.84 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.42

TSE:9788 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Nac 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.


Nac Co Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Nac 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 Nac 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 * 1.0582+0.528 * 0.977+0.404 * 0.9555+0.892 * 0.9854+0.115 * 1.1153
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0381+4.679 * 0.007922-0.327 * 0.9759
=-2.42

* 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5,663 Mil.
Revenue was 円58,919 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円28,380 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円24,891 Mil.
Total Assets was 円38,878 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円8,386 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,054 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円4,991 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円11,825 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,686 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,631 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,323 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円5,431 Mil.
Revenue was 円59,791 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円28,137 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円23,736 Mil.
Total Assets was 円38,191 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円8,697 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,237 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円4,879 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円11,623 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,983 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)
=(5663 / 58919) / (5431 / 59791)
=0.096115 / 0.090833
=1.0582

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)
=(28137 / 59791) / (28380 / 58919)
=0.470589 / 0.481678
=0.977

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 - (24891 + 8386) / 38878) / (1 - (23736 + 8697) / 38191)
=0.144066 / 0.150769
=0.9555

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
=58919 / 59791
=0.9854

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))
=(1237 / (1237 + 8697)) / (1054 / (1054 + 8386))
=0.124522 / 0.111653
=1.1153

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)
=(4991 / 58919) / (4879 / 59791)
=0.08471 / 0.081601
=1.0381

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)
=((2686 + 11825) / 38878) / ((2983 + 11623) / 38191)
=0.373245 / 0.382446
=0.9759

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
=(1631 - 0 - 1323) / 38878
=0.007922

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.

Nac Co has a M-score of -2.42 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 -2.42 mean?
Nac Co (TSE:9788) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.42 as of Jul. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Nac Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nac Co ranks #932 out of 1699 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 54.9%.
Is Nac Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Nac Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Based on the distribution chart, Nac Co ranks #932 out of 1699 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nac Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nac Co's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Nac Co ranks #932 out of 1699 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Nac Co 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Nac Co and its competitors. Nac Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nac Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nac Co (TSE:9788) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円588.40, compared to a current price of 円533.00 — trading 9.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.42. Nac Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Nac Co (TSE:9788), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.42 as of Jul. 25, 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 Nac Co (TSE:9788) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nac Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円533.00 is trading 9.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円588.40. GuruFocus considers Nac Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9788:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.42
  • GF Value™: 円588.40 vs. price of 円533.00 (9.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9788 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nac Co Business Description

Address 1-25-1 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku Center Building 42, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 163-0675
Nac Co Ltd engages in the operation of housing maintenance and construction business in Japan. The company's operating division include Production and sales of home delivery water, Rental business, Construction consulting business, Housing business, and Beauty and health business.
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