Cookpad (TSE:2193) Beneish M-Score: -2.38 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSE:2193 Cookpad Inc TSE:2193
48 GF Score
Price 円111.00
GF Value 円151.18
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cookpad Beneish M-Score?

Cookpad TSE:2193 -1.77% 48 Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2193 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of 円151.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 532 Interactive Media companies, Cookpad ranks worse than 67.11% 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 -2.38 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:2193' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.71   Med: -2.62   Max: -2.08
Current: -2.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Cookpad was -2.08. The lowest was -3.71. And the median was -2.62.


Cookpad Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cookpad'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.

Cookpad Beneish M-Score Chart

Cookpad Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.02 -2.70 -2.54 -2.08 -2.38

Cookpad 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 -1.68 -2.09 -1.88 -2.38 0.00

TSE:2193 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Cookpad'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.


Cookpad Beneish M-Score vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Cookpad's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cookpad 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 Cookpad 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 * 1.1243+0.528 * 1.0056+0.404 * 0.4986+0.892 * 0.9081+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0726+4.679 * 0.052573-0.327 * 0.8871
=-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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円980 Mil.
Revenue was 1295.872 + 1317.363 + 1350.863 + 1372.635 = 円5,337 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1279.2 + 1301.666 + 1328.426 + 1354.096 = 円5,263 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円13,016 Mil.
Total Assets was 円14,103 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円751 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円5,022 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円642 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円422 Mil.
Net Income was 202.671 + 501.606 + -74.236 + 111.395 = 円741 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 円0 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円960 Mil.
Revenue was 1411.519 + 1446.568 + 1479.147 + 1539.397 = 円5,877 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1393.44 + 1436.114 + 1467.375 + 1531.203 = 円5,828 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円13,336 Mil.
Total Assets was 円15,018 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円963 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円168 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円5,156 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円646 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円631 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)
=(979.829 / 5336.733) / (959.647 / 5876.631)
=0.183601 / 0.163299
=1.1243

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)
=(5828.132 / 5876.631) / (5263.388 / 5336.733)
=0.991747 / 0.986257
=1.0056

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 - (13015.755 + 750.668) / 14102.955) / (1 - (13336.099 + 962.69) / 15017.524)
=0.023863 / 0.04786
=0.4986

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
=5336.733 / 5876.631
=0.9081

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))
=(168.199 / (168.199 + 962.69)) / (0 / (0 + 750.668))
=0.148732 / 0
=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)
=(5022.221 / 5336.733) / (5156.188 / 5876.631)
=0.941067 / 0.877405
=1.0726

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)
=((421.569 + 642.377) / 14102.955) / ((630.877 + 646.23) / 15017.524)
=0.075441 / 0.085041
=0.8871

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
=(741.436 - 0 - 0) / 14102.955
=0.052573

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.

Cookpad 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 -2.38 mean?
Cookpad (TSE:2193) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.38 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Cookpad and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cookpad ranks #357 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is Cookpad's Beneish M-Score too high?
Cookpad's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Based on the distribution chart, Cookpad ranks #357 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cookpad has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cookpad's Beneish M-Score compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Cookpad ranks #357 out of 532 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Cookpad 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Interactive Media 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 Cookpad and its competitors. Cookpad's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cookpad stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cookpad (TSE:2193) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円151.18, compared to a current price of 円111.00 — trading 26.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Cookpad's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 3 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 Cookpad (TSE:2193), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Jun. 26, 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 Cookpad (TSE:2193) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cookpad stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円111.00 is trading 26.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円151.18. GuruFocus considers Cookpad to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2193:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.38
  • GF Value™: 円151.18 vs. price of 円111.00 (26.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2193 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cookpad Business Description

Other Exchanges CKPDY:USA
Address 2-22-44 Ohashi, Meguro-ku, JPN, 153-0044
Cookpad Inc is a Japanese Internet company that specializes in the sharing of user-created food recipes. The company operates Cookpad, Japan's recipe-sharing site, which allows users to upload and browse recipes. The company offers various services to its online users, such as professional recipes, discussion boards, cooking lessons, weight-loss advice, and home food-delivery services The company expanded outside of Japan, where it still generates the majority of its revenue. Cookpad now also operates in Indonesia, the Philippines, South America, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
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