KWPCF (Kewpie) Beneish M-Score: -2.37 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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What is Kewpie Beneish M-Score?

Kewpie KWPCF 81 Beneish M-Score is -2.37 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates KWPCF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.51. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kewpie ranks worse than 61.6% 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 -2.37 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

KWPCF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.94   Med: -2.75   Max: -2.37
Current: -2.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kewpie was -2.37. The lowest was -2.94. And the median was -2.75.


Kewpie Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kewpie'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.

Kewpie Beneish M-Score Chart

Kewpie Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.85 -2.47 -2.46 -2.87 -2.37

Kewpie Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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 0.00 0.00 -2.37 0.00

KWPCF vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Kewpie'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.


Kewpie Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kewpie's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kewpie 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 Kewpie 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 * 0.9864+0.528 * 1.0386+0.404 * 1.1176+0.892 * 1.051+0.115 * 0.9749
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.002697-0.327 * 0.9452
=-2.38

* 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 (Nov25) TTM:Last Year (Nov24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $484 Mil.
Revenue was $3,309 Mil.
Gross Profit was $973 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,311 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,097 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $954 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $118 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $677 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $23 Mil.
Net Income was $197 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $205 Mil.
Total Receivables was $467 Mil.
Revenue was $3,149 Mil.
Gross Profit was $961 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,325 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,008 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $959 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $115 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $594 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $125 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)
=(484.172 / 3309.355) / (466.988 / 3148.636)
=0.146304 / 0.148314
=0.9864

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)
=(961.32 / 3148.636) / (972.837 / 3309.355)
=0.305313 / 0.293966
=1.0386

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 - (1310.839 + 953.674) / 3097.38) / (1 - (1325.376 + 958.919) / 3008.029)
=0.268894 / 0.240601
=1.1176

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
=3309.355 / 3148.636
=1.051

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))
=(115.267 / (115.267 + 958.919)) / (117.951 / (117.951 + 953.674))
=0.107306 / 0.110067
=0.9749

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 / 3309.355) / (0 / 3148.636)
=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)
=((23.153 + 676.668) / 3097.38) / ((125.461 + 593.569) / 3008.029)
=0.22594 / 0.239037
=0.9452

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
=(196.634 - 0 - 204.988) / 3097.38
=-0.002697

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.

Kewpie has a M-score of -2.38 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 -2.37 mean?
Kewpie (KWPCF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.37 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kewpie and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kewpie ranks #1139 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 61.6%.
Is Kewpie's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kewpie's current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. Based on the distribution chart, Kewpie ranks #1139 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kewpie has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kewpie's Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kewpie ranks #1139 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kewpie 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Kewpie and its competitors. Kewpie's current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kewpie stock overvalued right now?
Kewpie (KWPCF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.37. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.51, compared to a current price of $27.53 — trading 22.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. Kewpie's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kewpie (KWPCF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.37 as of Jun. 27, 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 Kewpie (KWPCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewpie stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $27.53 is trading 22.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.51.

Key valuation signals for KWPCF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.37
  • GF Value™: $22.51 vs. price of $27.53 (22.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Kewpie Business Description

Other Exchanges 2809:JapanQPJ:Germany
Address 1-4-13 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0002
Kewpie Corp is a Japanese packaged-food company. The company operates through six segments. The Common segment handles shared operations such as food manufacturing machinery and general food products. The Fine Chemicals segment produces ingredients like hyaluronic acid and egg yolk lecithin for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food applications. The For Business Use and For Commercial Use segments manufacture and sell mayonnaise, dressings, pasta sauces, egg products, and salads for household and institutional markets. The Fruit Solutions segment offers jams and processed fruit products for home and industrial use, while the Overseas segment manufactures and sells food products such as mayonnaise and dressings in markets across Asia, North America, and other regions.
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