Zaoh Co (TSE:9986) Beneish M-Score: -2.45 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSE:9986 Zaoh Co Ltd TSE:9986
76 GF Score
Price 円2,435.00
GF Value 円2,390.72
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Zaoh Co Beneish M-Score?

Zaoh Co TSE:9986 -0.37% 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.45 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9986 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,390.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 151 Industrial Distribution companies, Zaoh Co ranks better than 55.63% 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 Zaoh Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:9986' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.65   Med: -2.44   Max: -2.01
Current: -2.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Zaoh Co was -2.01. The lowest was -2.65. And the median was -2.44.


Zaoh Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zaoh 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.

Zaoh Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Zaoh 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 -2.48 -2.01 -2.50 -2.65 -2.45

Zaoh Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 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 -2.65 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.45

TSE:9986 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Zaoh 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.


Zaoh Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Distribution Industry

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

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


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Zaoh 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 Zaoh 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 * 0.9315+0.528 * 0.9669+0.404 * 1.6719+0.892 * 1.0364+0.115 * 1.0124
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9581+4.679 * -0.026813-0.327 * 1.2309
=-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2,211 Mil.
Revenue was 円8,758 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円4,168 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円10,836 Mil.
Total Assets was 円15,234 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,434 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円140 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,003 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,082 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円31 Mil.
Net Income was 円719 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,127 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,290 Mil.
Revenue was 円8,450 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,888 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円10,732 Mil.
Total Assets was 円14,758 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,467 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円144 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,010 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円843 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)
=(2210.97 / 8757.531) / (2290.222 / 8449.787)
=0.252465 / 0.271039
=0.9315

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)
=(3888.09 / 8449.787) / (4167.547 / 8757.531)
=0.460141 / 0.475882
=0.9669

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 - (10836.332 + 3433.577) / 15234.365) / (1 - (10731.653 + 3467.428) / 14757.902)
=0.063308 / 0.037866
=1.6719

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
=8757.531 / 8449.787
=1.0364

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))
=(143.683 / (143.683 + 3467.428)) / (140.463 / (140.463 + 3433.577))
=0.039789 / 0.039301
=1.0124

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)
=(1002.636 / 8757.531) / (1009.704 / 8449.787)
=0.114488 / 0.119495
=0.9581

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)
=((30.826 + 1081.5) / 15234.365) / ((32.856 + 842.54) / 14757.902)
=0.073014 / 0.059317
=1.2309

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
=(718.912 - 0 - 1127.396) / 15234.365
=-0.026813

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.

Zaoh 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?
Zaoh Co (TSE:9986) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.45 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Zaoh Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zaoh Co ranks #67 out of 151 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 44.4%.
Is Zaoh Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Zaoh Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. Based on the distribution chart, Zaoh Co ranks #67 out of 151 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zaoh Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zaoh Co's Beneish M-Score compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Zaoh Co ranks #67 out of 151 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Zaoh Co in the upper 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 Zaoh Co and its competitors. Zaoh 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 Zaoh Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zaoh Co (TSE:9986) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,390.72, compared to a current price of 円2,435.00 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. Zaoh Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 Zaoh Co (TSE:9986), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.45 as of Jun. 26, 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 Zaoh Co (TSE:9986) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zaoh Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,435.00 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,390.72. GuruFocus considers Zaoh Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9986:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.45
  • GF Value™: 円2,390.72 vs. price of 円2,435.00 (1.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9986 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zaoh Co Business Description

Address 19-5, Maori 1-chome, Koto-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 135-0001
Zaoh Co Ltd is engaged in the business of dealing with industrial and professional cleaning equipment. Its main business activity is to import cleaning and washing equipment for commercial, industrial, and consumer use from various manufacturers, mainly in Europe, the United States, and China, and to sell them throughout Japan. The company's product portfolio comprises power sweepers, vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaners, ironized water generators, water purifiers, steam cleaners, etc.
76GF Score

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