Como Co (TSE:2224) Beneish M-Score: -2.71 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:2224 Como Co Ltd TSE:2224
62 GF Score
Price 円3,640.00
GF Value 円3,016.80
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Como Co Beneish M-Score?

Como Co TSE:2224 62 Beneish M-Score is -2.71 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2224 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,016.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Como Co ranks better than 66.58% 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 -2.71 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:2224' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.98   Med: -2.73   Max: -2.5
Current: -2.71

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Como Co was -2.50. The lowest was -2.98. And the median was -2.73.


Como Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Como 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.

Como Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Como Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.50 -2.75 -2.98 -2.52 -2.71

Como Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -2.98 0.00 -2.52 0.00 -2.71

TSE:2224 vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Como 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.


Como Co Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Como 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 Como 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 * 0.9929+0.528 * 0.951+0.404 * 1.1663+0.892 * 1.0299+0.115 * 0.9466
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.063638-0.327 * 0.969
=-2.71

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円1,019 Mil.
Revenue was 円7,324 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,006 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,564 Mil.
Total Assets was 円4,739 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円2,705 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円326 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,973 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円450 Mil.
Net Income was 円77 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円379 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円997 Mil.
Revenue was 円7,111 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,852 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,528 Mil.
Total Assets was 円4,726 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円2,797 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円317 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,945 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円548 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)
=(1019.298 / 7323.754) / (996.789 / 7111.216)
=0.139177 / 0.140171
=0.9929

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)
=(1852.21 / 7111.216) / (2005.834 / 7323.754)
=0.260463 / 0.273881
=0.951

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 - (1563.874 + 2705.228) / 4739.041) / (1 - (1527.673 + 2796.565) / 4726.075)
=0.099163 / 0.085026
=1.1663

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
=7323.754 / 7111.216
=1.0299

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))
=(316.545 / (316.545 + 2796.565)) / (325.574 / (325.574 + 2705.228))
=0.101681 / 0.107422
=0.9466

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 / 7323.754) / (0 / 7111.216)
=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)
=((449.589 + 1973.478) / 4739.041) / ((548.178 + 1945.444) / 4726.075)
=0.511299 / 0.527631
=0.969

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
=(76.925 - 0 - 378.509) / 4739.041
=-0.063638

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.

Como Co has a M-score of -2.71 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 -2.71 mean?
Como Co (TSE:2224) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.71 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Como Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Como Co ranks #618 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 33.4%.
Is Como Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Como Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. Based on the distribution chart, Como Co ranks #618 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Como Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Como Co's Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Como Co ranks #618 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Como Co in the upper 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 Como Co and its competitors. Como Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Como Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Como Co (TSE:2224) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,016.80, compared to a current price of 円3,640.00 — trading 20.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. Como Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 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 Como Co (TSE:2224), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.71 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 Como Co (TSE:2224) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Como Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,640.00 is trading 20.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,016.80. GuruFocus considers Como Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2224:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.71
  • GF Value™: 円3,016.80 vs. price of 円3,640.00 (20.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2224 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Como Co Business Description

Address 505 Shimonotsubo, Muranaka, Aichi Prefecture, Komaki, JPN, 485 0082
Como Co Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer and seller of long-life bread and bread products. It offers croissants, Danish, waffles, and panettone through its stores, vending machines, and direct sales.
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