Joyfull Co (FSE:9942) Beneish M-Score: -2.28 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


FSE:9942 Joyfull Co Ltd FSE:9942
65 GF Score
Price 円1,267.00
GF Value 円945.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Joyfull Co Beneish M-Score?

Joyfull Co FSE:9942 +0.96% 65 Beneish M-Score is -2.28 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates FSE:9942 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円945.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 354 Restaurants companies, Joyfull Co ranks worse than 83.62% 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 -2.28 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FSE:9942' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.66   Med: -2.71   Max: -1.47
Current: -2.28

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Joyfull Co was -1.47. The lowest was -3.66. And the median was -2.71.


Joyfull Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Joyfull 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.

Joyfull Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Joyfull Co Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.61 -3.66 -2.54 -2.79 -2.28

Joyfull Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 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 0.00 -2.28 0.00 0.00 0.00

FSE:9942 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Joyfull 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.


Joyfull Co Beneish M-Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Joyfull Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Joyfull 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 Joyfull 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 * 1.2325+0.528 * 1.069+0.404 * 1.1916+0.892 * 1.0545+0.115 * 1.04
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.044848-0.327 * 0.9161
=-2.28

* 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 円1,709 Mil.
Revenue was 円69,551 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円43,295 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円6,175 Mil.
Total Assets was 円31,618 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円23,137 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,776 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円10,891 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円4,015 Mil.
Net Income was 円2,299 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円3,717 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,315 Mil.
Revenue was 円65,957 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円43,889 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円7,006 Mil.
Total Assets was 円30,422 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円21,554 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,726 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円10,079 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円5,577 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)
=(1709 / 69551) / (1315 / 65957)
=0.024572 / 0.019937
=1.2325

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)
=(43889 / 65957) / (43295 / 69551)
=0.665418 / 0.622493
=1.069

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 - (6175 + 23137) / 31618) / (1 - (7006 + 21554) / 30422)
=0.072933 / 0.061206
=1.1916

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
=69551 / 65957
=1.0545

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))
=(1726 / (1726 + 21554)) / (1776 / (1776 + 23137))
=0.074141 / 0.071288
=1.04

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 / 69551) / (0 / 65957)
=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)
=((4015 + 10891) / 31618) / ((5577 + 10079) / 30422)
=0.47144 / 0.514628
=0.9161

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
=(2299 - 0 - 3717) / 31618
=-0.044848

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.

Joyfull Co has a M-score of -2.28 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 -2.28 mean?
Joyfull Co (FSE:9942) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.28 as of Jul. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Joyfull Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Joyfull Co ranks #296 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 83.6%.
Is Joyfull Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Joyfull Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.28. Based on the distribution chart, Joyfull Co ranks #296 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Joyfull Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Joyfull Co's Beneish M-Score compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Joyfull Co ranks #296 out of 354 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Joyfull 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 Restaurants company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Restaurants 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 Joyfull Co and its competitors. Joyfull Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Joyfull Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Joyfull Co (FSE:9942) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円945.33, compared to a current price of 円1,267.00 — trading 34% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.28. Joyfull Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Joyfull Co (FSE:9942), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.28 as of Jul. 09, 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 Joyfull Co (FSE:9942) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Joyfull Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,267.00 is trading 34% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円945.33. GuruFocus considers Joyfull Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FSE:9942:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.28
  • GF Value™: 円945.33 vs. price of 円1,267.00 (34% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:9942 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Joyfull Co Business Description

Address 1-1-45 Mitsugawashinmachi, Oita Prefecture, Oita, JPN, 870-0141
Joyfull Co Ltd is a Japanese based chain restaurant operator. It is engaged in offering a western-style menu. It offers a lunch menu, grilled lunch, morning menu, the seasonal menu including chicken, beef, pork, meat, snacks, combo meals, alcohol, dessert, cappuccino, black bean tea, among others.
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Price
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