DKSSF (Daiichikosho Co) Beneish M-Score: -2.53 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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DKSSF Daiichikosho Co Ltd DKSSF
77 GF Score
Price $20.25
GF Value $22.30
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What is Daiichikosho Co Beneish M-Score?

Daiichikosho Co DKSSF 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates DKSSF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.30. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 817 Travel & Leisure companies, Daiichikosho Co ranks worse than 59.73% 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 -2.53 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

DKSSF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.5   Med: -2.76   Max: -2.51
Current: -2.53

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Daiichikosho Co was -2.51. The lowest was -3.50. And the median was -2.76.


Daiichikosho Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daiichikosho 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.

Daiichikosho Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Daiichikosho 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 -2.67 -2.70 -2.70 -2.51 -2.53

Daiichikosho Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 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 -2.51 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.53

DKSSF vs AS, HAS, LTH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Daiichikosho 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.


Daiichikosho Co Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Daiichikosho Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Daiichikosho 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 Daiichikosho 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 * 1.0962+0.528 * 1.019+0.404 * 1.0161+0.892 * 1.0003+0.115 * 0.8821
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.074+4.679 * -0.041765-0.327 * 0.9731
=-2.59

* 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 $44 Mil.
Revenue was $1,027 Mil.
Gross Profit was $354 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $487 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,389 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $713 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $111 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $31 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $172 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $326 Mil.
Net Income was $100 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $158 Mil.
Total Receivables was $40 Mil.
Revenue was $1,027 Mil.
Gross Profit was $361 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $453 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,404 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $762 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $103 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $28 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $241 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $276 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)
=(44.044 / 1026.892) / (40.166 / 1026.583)
=0.042891 / 0.039126
=1.0962

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)
=(360.646 / 1026.583) / (354.034 / 1026.892)
=0.351307 / 0.344763
=1.019

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 - (486.562 + 712.938) / 1389.219) / (1 - (453.134 + 762.39) / 1404.263)
=0.136565 / 0.134404
=1.0161

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
=1026.892 / 1026.583
=1.0003

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))
=(102.792 / (102.792 + 762.39)) / (110.97 / (110.97 + 712.938))
=0.11881 / 0.134687
=0.8821

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)
=(30.539 / 1026.892) / (28.425 / 1026.583)
=0.029739 / 0.027689
=1.074

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)
=((325.694 + 172.363) / 1389.219) / ((275.92 + 241.45) / 1404.263)
=0.358516 / 0.368428
=0.9731

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
=(100.131 - 0 - 158.152) / 1389.219
=-0.041765

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.

Daiichikosho Co has a M-score of -2.59 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 -2.53 mean?
Daiichikosho Co (DKSSF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.53 as of Jul. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Daiichikosho Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Daiichikosho Co ranks #488 out of 817 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 59.7%.
Is Daiichikosho Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Daiichikosho Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Based on the distribution chart, Daiichikosho Co ranks #488 out of 817 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daiichikosho Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daiichikosho Co's Beneish M-Score compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Daiichikosho Co ranks #488 out of 817 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Daiichikosho 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Daiichikosho Co and its competitors. Daiichikosho Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daiichikosho Co stock overvalued right now?
Daiichikosho Co (DKSSF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.53. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.30, compared to a current price of $20.25 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Daiichikosho Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Daiichikosho Co (DKSSF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.53 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 Daiichikosho Co (DKSSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiichikosho Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $20.25 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.30.

Key valuation signals for DKSSF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.53
  • GF Value™: $22.30 vs. price of $20.25 (9.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Daiichikosho Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 7458:Japan
Address 5-5-26 Kita-shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 141-8701
Daiichikosho Co Ltd is a Japanese electronics company engaged. It is engaged in the manufacturing, sale, and leasing of karaoke software and equipment. The company businesses include Professional karaoke business; Karaoke/restaurant business; Record label business; Elder business; Franchise business; Parking business; BGM broadcasting business; and Web business.
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