JK Holdings Co (TSE:9896) Beneish M-Score: -2.45 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:9896 JK Holdings Co Ltd TSE:9896
71 GF Score
Price 円1,460.00
GF Value 円1,148.95
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is JK Holdings Co Beneish M-Score?

JK Holdings Co TSE:9896 -0.21% 71 Beneish M-Score is -2.45 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9896 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,148.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 542 Conglomerates companies, JK Holdings Co ranks worse than 54.98% 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 -2.45 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:9896' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.87   Med: -2.61   Max: -2.42
Current: -2.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of JK Holdings Co was -2.42. The lowest was -2.87. And the median was -2.61.


JK Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JK Holdings 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.

JK Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Chart

JK Holdings 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 -2.42 -2.53 -2.87 -2.52 -2.45

JK Holdings 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 -2.87 0.00 -2.52 0.00 -2.45

TSE:9896 vs HON, MMM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, JK Holdings 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.


JK Holdings Co Beneish M-Score vs Conglomerates Industry

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

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


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JK Holdings 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 JK Holdings 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 * 0.9589+0.528 * 1.0022+0.404 * 1.156+0.892 * 1.0141+0.115 * 1.0282
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.004102-0.327 * 0.9818
=-2.45

* 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57,899 Mil.
Revenue was 円398,820 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円48,023 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円143,433 Mil.
Total Assets was 円217,677 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円62,501 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,544 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円132,012 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円11,224 Mil.
Net Income was 円4,033 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円4,926 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円59,541 Mil.
Revenue was 円393,258 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円47,457 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円149,625 Mil.
Total Assets was 円222,968 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円62,938 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,637 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円136,150 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円13,291 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)
=(57899 / 398820) / (59541 / 393258)
=0.145176 / 0.151404
=0.9589

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)
=(47457 / 393258) / (48023 / 398820)
=0.120677 / 0.120413
=1.0022

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 - (143433 + 62501) / 217677) / (1 - (149625 + 62938) / 222968)
=0.053947 / 0.046666
=1.156

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
=398820 / 393258
=1.0141

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))
=(2637 / (2637 + 62938)) / (2544 / (2544 + 62501))
=0.040213 / 0.039111
=1.0282

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 / 398820) / (0 / 393258)
=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)
=((11224 + 132012) / 217677) / ((13291 + 136150) / 222968)
=0.658021 / 0.670235
=0.9818

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
=(4033 - 0 - 4926) / 217677
=-0.004102

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.

JK Holdings Co has a M-score of -2.45 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 -2.45 mean?
JK Holdings Co (TSE:9896) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.45 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on JK Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, JK Holdings Co ranks #298 out of 542 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 55%.
Is JK Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
JK Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. Based on the distribution chart, JK Holdings Co ranks #298 out of 542 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, JK Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JK Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, JK Holdings Co ranks #298 out of 542 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places JK Holdings 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Conglomerates 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 JK Holdings Co and its competitors. JK Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JK Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JK Holdings Co (TSE:9896) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,148.95, compared to a current price of 円1,460.00 — trading 27.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. JK Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 JK Holdings Co (TSE:9896), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.45 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 JK Holdings Co (TSE:9896) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JK Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,460.00 is trading 27.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,148.95. GuruFocus considers JK Holdings Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9896:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.45
  • GF Value™: 円1,148.95 vs. price of 円1,460.00 (27.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9896 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


JK Holdings Co Business Description

Address Wood Land Tower 1-7-22, Shinkiba Koto-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 136-8405
JK Holdings Co Ltd manufacturing and selling plywood, processing and selling lumber, and wholesale and retail sales of plywood, secondary plywood products, building materials, and housing equipment, as well as transporting the group's products and general cargo. Its segments include General building materials wholesale business; Plywood manufacturing and wood processing; General building materials retail business; and Others.
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