Juntendo Co (TSE:9835) Beneish M-Score: -2.54 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:9835 Juntendo Co Ltd TSE:9835
58 GF Score
Price 円506.00
GF Value 円507.36
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Juntendo Co Beneish M-Score?

Juntendo Co TSE:9835 +0.40% 58 Beneish M-Score is -2.54 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9835 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円507.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,083 Retail - Cyclical companies, Juntendo Co ranks worse than 53.28% 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 -2.54 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:9835' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.76   Med: -2.56   Max: -2.2
Current: -2.54

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Juntendo Co was -2.20. The lowest was -2.76. And the median was -2.56.


Juntendo Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Juntendo 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.

Juntendo Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Juntendo Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.57 -2.21 -2.30 -2.68 -2.54

Juntendo Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 -2.30 0.00 -2.68 0.00 -2.54

TSE:9835 vs HD, LOW, FND: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Juntendo 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.


Juntendo Co Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Juntendo Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Juntendo 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 Juntendo 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 * 1.2237+0.528 * 0.9823+0.404 * 1.0219+0.892 * 0.9699+0.115 * 1.0333
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.048995-0.327 * 1.0549
=-2.54

* 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 (Feb26) TTM:Last Year (Feb25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円451 Mil.
Revenue was 円43,041 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円13,625 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円16,157 Mil.
Total Assets was 円41,321 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円19,346 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,242 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円12,832 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円12,643 Mil.
Net Income was 円-361 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,663 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円380 Mil.
Revenue was 円44,376 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円13,800 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円15,940 Mil.
Total Assets was 円38,869 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円17,573 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,168 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円13,269 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円9,447 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)
=(450.659 / 43040.981) / (379.677 / 44376.054)
=0.01047 / 0.008556
=1.2237

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)
=(13799.729 / 44376.054) / (13625.429 / 43040.981)
=0.310972 / 0.316569
=0.9823

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 - (16156.992 + 19346.371) / 41321.341) / (1 - (15940.381 + 17573.294) / 38869.258)
=0.140798 / 0.137785
=1.0219

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
=43040.981 / 44376.054
=0.9699

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))
=(1168.282 / (1168.282 + 17573.294)) / (1242.079 / (1242.079 + 19346.371))
=0.062336 / 0.060329
=1.0333

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 / 43040.981) / (0 / 44376.054)
=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)
=((12642.907 + 12831.931) / 41321.341) / ((9447.393 + 13269.275) / 38869.258)
=0.616506 / 0.584438
=1.0549

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
=(-361.281 - 0 - 1663.261) / 41321.341
=-0.048995

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.

Juntendo Co has a M-score of -2.54 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 -2.54 mean?
Juntendo Co (TSE:9835) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.54 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Juntendo Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Juntendo Co ranks #577 out of 1083 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is Juntendo Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Juntendo Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Based on the distribution chart, Juntendo Co ranks #577 out of 1083 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Juntendo Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Juntendo Co's Beneish M-Score compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Juntendo Co ranks #577 out of 1083 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Juntendo 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Juntendo Co and its competitors. Juntendo Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Juntendo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Juntendo Co (TSE:9835) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円507.36, compared to a current price of 円506.00 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Juntendo Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Juntendo Co (TSE:9835), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.54 as of Jul. 14, 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 Juntendo Co (TSE:9835) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Juntendo Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円506.00 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円507.36. GuruFocus considers Juntendo Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9835:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.54
  • GF Value™: 円507.36 vs. price of 円506.00 (0.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9835 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Juntendo Co Business Description

Address 2179-1 Toudacho, Shimane, Masuda, JPN, 699-3676
Juntendo Co Ltd is a Japanese company that is engaged in the retail trade that develops drug stores and book centers and focuses on home centers that provides housing related products.
58GF Score

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