Uematsu Shokai Co (TSE:9914) Beneish M-Score: -2.39 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


TSE:9914 Uematsu Shokai Co Ltd TSE:9914
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Price 円729.00
GF Value 円982.31
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Uematsu Shokai Co Beneish M-Score?

Uematsu Shokai Co TSE:9914 +0.55% 60 Beneish M-Score is -2.39 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9914 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円982.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 152 Industrial Distribution companies, Uematsu Shokai Co ranks worse than 70.39% 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 -2.39 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:9914' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.06   Med: -2.42   Max: -2.03
Current: -2.39

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Uematsu Shokai Co was -2.03. The lowest was -3.06. And the median was -2.42.


Uematsu Shokai Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Uematsu Shokai 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.

Uematsu Shokai Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Uematsu Shokai 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 -2.45 -2.39 -3.06 -2.03 -2.39

Uematsu Shokai 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 -3.06 0.00 -2.03 0.00 -2.39

TSE:9914 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Uematsu Shokai 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.


Uematsu Shokai Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Uematsu Shokai Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Uematsu Shokai 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 Uematsu Shokai 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 * 0.766+0.528 * 1.0105+0.404 * 1.1495+0.892 * 1.0516+0.115 * 0.9638
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.026842-0.327 * 0.7875
=-2.39

* 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1,208 Mil.
Revenue was 円6,632 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円948 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,730 Mil.
Total Assets was 円4,830 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円206 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円18 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,251 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円22 Mil.
Net Income was 円124 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-6 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,499 Mil.
Revenue was 円6,306 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円911 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,077 Mil.
Total Assets was 円4,997 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円216 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円18 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,640 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円33 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)
=(1207.842 / 6631.689) / (1499.392 / 6306.303)
=0.182132 / 0.237761
=0.766

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)
=(911.353 / 6306.303) / (948.386 / 6631.689)
=0.144515 / 0.143008
=1.0105

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 - (2730.05 + 206.096) / 4830.087) / (1 - (3076.652 + 215.971) / 4997.268)
=0.392113 / 0.341115
=1.1495

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
=6631.689 / 6306.303
=1.0516

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))
=(18.339 / (18.339 + 215.971)) / (18.215 / (18.215 + 206.096))
=0.078268 / 0.081204
=0.9638

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 / 6631.689) / (0 / 6306.303)
=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)
=((22.111 + 1251.385) / 4830.087) / ((32.946 + 1640.245) / 4997.268)
=0.263659 / 0.334821
=0.7875

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
=(124.09 - 0 - -5.558) / 4830.087
=0.026842

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.

Uematsu Shokai Co has a M-score of -2.39 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.39 mean?
Uematsu Shokai Co (TSE:9914) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.39 as of Jul. 12, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Uematsu Shokai Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Uematsu Shokai Co ranks #107 out of 152 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 70.4%.
Is Uematsu Shokai Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Uematsu Shokai Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. Based on the distribution chart, Uematsu Shokai Co ranks #107 out of 152 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Uematsu Shokai Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Uematsu Shokai Co's Beneish M-Score compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Uematsu Shokai Co ranks #107 out of 152 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Uematsu Shokai 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Distribution 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 Uematsu Shokai Co and its competitors. Uematsu Shokai Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Uematsu Shokai Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uematsu Shokai Co (TSE:9914) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円982.31, compared to a current price of 円729.00 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. Uematsu Shokai Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 Uematsu Shokai Co (TSE:9914), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.39 as of Jul. 12, 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 Uematsu Shokai Co (TSE:9914) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uematsu Shokai Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円729.00 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円982.31. GuruFocus considers Uematsu Shokai Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9914:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.39
  • GF Value™: 円982.31 vs. price of 円729.00 (25.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9914 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Uematsu Shokai Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 9914:Japan
Address 3 -7- 5 Orishimachi ,Wakabayashi Ward, Sendai, JPN
Uematsu Shokai Co Ltd sells industrial machinery and machine tools. The company provides machine tools, machine tool accessories, industrial machinery, conductors, and environmental products. Its products include various field machine tools, such as electronic discharge machines, grinders, metalworking machinery, steel working machinery, and CAD/CAM products. The company operates in a single segment, selling machinery, tools, and industrial machinery and equipment.
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