Takashimaya Co (STU:DC9) Beneish M-Score: -2.47 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


STU:DC9 Takashimaya Co Ltd STU:DC9
63 GF Score
Price €13.80
GF Value €8.22
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Takashimaya Co Beneish M-Score?

Takashimaya Co STU:DC9 +1.47% 63 Beneish M-Score is -2.47 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:DC9 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, Takashimaya Co ranks worse than 59.06% 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 -2.47 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STU:DC9' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.89   Med: -2.56   Max: -1.82
Current: -2.47

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Takashimaya Co was -1.82. The lowest was -2.89. And the median was -2.56.


Takashimaya Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Takashimaya 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.

Takashimaya Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Takashimaya Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.56 -1.82 -2.50 -2.52 -2.47

Takashimaya Co 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 -2.52 -2.59 -2.40 -2.41 -2.47

STU:DC9 vs DDS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Takashimaya 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.


Takashimaya Co Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Takashimaya 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 Takashimaya 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 * 1.1767+0.528 * 0.986+0.404 * 1.0645+0.892 * 0.9191+0.115 * 0.9002
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9394+4.679 * -0.046104-0.327 * 1.0796
=-2.61

* 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 (Feb26) TTM:Last Year (Feb25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €1,126 Mil.
Revenue was 755.714 + 660.476 + 715.852 + 688.533 = €2,821 Mil.
Gross Profit was 445.195 + 415.302 + 423.662 + 433.165 = €1,717 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,987 Mil.
Total Assets was €7,343 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €4,174 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €196 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €392 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €2,960 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,383 Mil.
Net Income was -206.812 + 47.409 + 82.843 + 42.833 = €-34 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 55.123 + 162.645 + 40.958 + 46.09 = €305 Mil.
Total Receivables was €1,041 Mil.
Revenue was 866.201 + 724.974 + 764.634 + 712.872 = €3,069 Mil.
Gross Profit was 507.344 + 443.507 + 452.042 + 439.281 = €1,842 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,112 Mil.
Total Assets was €8,208 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €4,856 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €204 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €453 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €2,632 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,865 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)
=(1126.117 / 2820.575) / (1041.238 / 3068.681)
=0.399251 / 0.339311
=1.1767

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)
=(1842.174 / 3068.681) / (1717.324 / 2820.575)
=0.600315 / 0.608856
=0.986

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 - (1987.359 + 4174.413) / 7342.992) / (1 - (2112.275 + 4855.812) / 8208.474)
=0.160864 / 0.151111
=1.0645

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
=2820.575 / 3068.681
=0.9191

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))
=(204.236 / (204.236 + 4855.812)) / (195.965 / (195.965 + 4174.413))
=0.040362 / 0.044839
=0.9002

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)
=(391.511 / 2820.575) / (453.418 / 3068.681)
=0.138805 / 0.147757
=0.9394

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)
=((1382.533 + 2960.479) / 7342.992) / ((1865.187 + 2631.919) / 8208.474)
=0.59145 / 0.547861
=1.0796

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
=(-33.727 - 0 - 304.816) / 7342.992
=-0.046104

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.

Takashimaya Co has a M-score of -2.61 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 -2.47 mean?
Takashimaya Co (STU:DC9) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.47 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Takashimaya Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Takashimaya Co ranks #642 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 59.1%.
Is Takashimaya Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Takashimaya Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. Based on the distribution chart, Takashimaya Co ranks #642 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Takashimaya Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Takashimaya Co's Beneish M-Score compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Takashimaya Co ranks #642 out of 1087 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Takashimaya 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Takashimaya Co and its competitors. Takashimaya Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Takashimaya Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takashimaya Co (STU:DC9) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.22, compared to a current price of €13.80 — trading 67.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. Takashimaya Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Takashimaya Co (STU:DC9), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.47 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 Takashimaya Co (STU:DC9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takashimaya Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €13.80 is trading 67.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.22. GuruFocus considers Takashimaya Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:DC9:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.47
  • GF Value™: €8.22 vs. price of €13.80 (67.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:DC9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Takashimaya Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 8233:Japan
Address 5-1-5 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, JPN, 542-8510
Takashimaya Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged mainly in the department store business. The company operates through seven segments. The Construction segment undertakes interior work projects. The Domestic Commercial Development segment manages real estate and facilities in synergy with department stores, while the Domestic Department Store segment sells clothing, personal goods, household goods, food, and more. The Finance segment offers credit cards, investment products, and group financial services. The Overseas Commercial Development and Department Store segments operate similar businesses abroad, and the Others include mail-order, wholesale, advertising, and restaurants. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic Department Store Business segment.
63GF Score

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