FREKF (Freee KK) Beneish M-Score: -1.48 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


FREKF Freee KK FREKF
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Price $11.85
GF Value $31.07
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Freee KK Beneish M-Score?

Freee KK FREKF -0.84% 68 Beneish M-Score is -1.48 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates FREKF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.07 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,633 Software companies, Freee KK ranks worse than 84.96% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.48 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

FREKF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.75   Med: -2.87   Max: -1.48
Current: -1.48

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Freee KK was -1.48. The lowest was -3.75. And the median was -2.87.


Freee KK Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Freee KK'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.

Freee KK Beneish M-Score Chart

Freee KK Annual Data
Trend Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.74 -3.75 -3.17 -2.87 -1.48

Freee KK Quarterly Data
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FREKF vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Freee KK'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.


Freee KK Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Freee KK's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Freee KK 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 Freee KK 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 * 1.0328+0.528 * 1.0037+0.404 * 3.3221+0.892 * 1.4294+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.043577-0.327 * 1.1122
=-1.37

* 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $25.1 Mil.
Revenue was $230.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was $189.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $317.5 Mil.
Total Assets was $364.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $0.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $2.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $216.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.0 Mil.
Net Income was $9.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $25.3 Mil.
Total Receivables was $17.0 Mil.
Revenue was $161.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was $133.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $243.5 Mil.
Total Assets was $253.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $0.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $135.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.0 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)
=(25.054 / 230.273) / (16.971 / 161.097)
=0.108801 / 0.105346
=1.0328

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)
=(132.977 / 161.097) / (189.371 / 230.273)
=0.825447 / 0.822376
=1.0037

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 - (317.51 + 0.473) / 364.026) / (1 - (243.456 + 0) / 253.092)
=0.126483 / 0.038073
=3.3221

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
=230.273 / 161.097
=1.4294

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))
=(0 / (0 + 0)) / (2.83 / (2.83 + 0.473))
= / 0.856797
=1

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 / 230.273) / (0 / 161.097)
=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)
=((0 + 216.709) / 364.026) / ((0 + 135.474) / 253.092)
=0.595312 / 0.535276
=1.1122

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
=(9.482 - 0 - 25.345) / 364.026
=-0.043577

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.

Freee KK has a M-score of -1.37 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.48 mean?
Freee KK (FREKF) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.48 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Freee KK and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Freee KK ranks #2237 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 85%.
Is Freee KK's Beneish M-Score too high?
Freee KK's current Beneish M-Score is -1.48. Based on the distribution chart, Freee KK ranks #2237 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Freee KK has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Freee KK's Beneish M-Score compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Freee KK ranks #2237 out of 2633 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Freee KK 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Freee KK and its competitors. Freee KK's current Beneish M-Score is -1.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Freee KK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freee KK (FREKF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.07, compared to a current price of $11.85 — trading 61.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.48. Freee KK's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Freee KK (FREKF), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.48 as of Jun. 24, 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 Freee KK (FREKF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freee KK stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.85 is trading 61.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.07. GuruFocus considers Freee KK to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FREKF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.48
  • GF Value™: $31.07 vs. price of $11.85 (61.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Freee KK Business Description

Other Exchanges 4478:Japan
Address 2-8-1 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Gotanda First Building 9th Floor, Tokyo, JPN, 141-0031
Freee KK is a developer of cloud-based software. Its software products include Cloud Accounting software, Cloud HR Labor software, Cloud ERP for Midsize companies, among others.
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