Lifedrink Co (TSE:2585) Beneish M-Score: -2.43 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:2585 Lifedrink Co Ltd TSE:2585
74 GF Score
Price 円1,451.00
GF Value 円2,195.55
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Lifedrink Co Beneish M-Score?

Lifedrink Co TSE:2585 -2.62% 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.43 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2585 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,195.55 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 110 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Lifedrink Co ranks worse than 62.73% 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 -2.43 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:2585' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.81   Med: -2.56   Max: -2.36
Current: -2.43

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Lifedrink Co was -2.36. The lowest was -2.81. And the median was -2.56.


Lifedrink Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lifedrink 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.

Lifedrink Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Lifedrink Co Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.36 -2.56 -2.72 -2.81 -2.43

Lifedrink Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 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 -2.81 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.43

TSE:2585 vs KO, PEP, MNST: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Lifedrink 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.


Lifedrink Co Beneish M-Score vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lifedrink Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lifedrink 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 Lifedrink 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 * 1.0343+0.528 * 0.9636+0.404 * 1.1205+0.892 * 1.1822+0.115 * 1.2169
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.03166-0.327 * 1.1422
=-2.43

* 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5,950 Mil.
Revenue was 円52,651 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円23,869 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円15,817 Mil.
Total Assets was 円47,063 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円29,993 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,205 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円19,284 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円10,979 Mil.
Net Income was 円3,461 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円4,951 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円4,866 Mil.
Revenue was 円44,537 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円19,456 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円12,443 Mil.
Total Assets was 円33,207 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円19,975 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,816 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円10,811 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円7,884 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)
=(5950 / 52651) / (4866 / 44537)
=0.113008 / 0.109257
=1.0343

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)
=(19456 / 44537) / (23869 / 52651)
=0.43685 / 0.453344
=0.9636

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 - (15817 + 29993) / 47063) / (1 - (12443 + 19975) / 33207)
=0.026624 / 0.02376
=1.1205

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
=52651 / 44537
=1.1822

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))
=(1816 / (1816 + 19975)) / (2205 / (2205 + 29993))
=0.083337 / 0.068483
=1.2169

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 / 52651) / (0 / 44537)
=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)
=((10979 + 19284) / 47063) / ((7884 + 10811) / 33207)
=0.643032 / 0.562984
=1.1422

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
=(3461 - 0 - 4951) / 47063
=-0.03166

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.

Lifedrink Co has a M-score of -2.43 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 -2.43 mean?
Lifedrink Co (TSE:2585) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.43 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Lifedrink Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifedrink Co ranks #69 out of 110 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is Lifedrink Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Lifedrink Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. Based on the distribution chart, Lifedrink Co ranks #69 out of 110 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lifedrink Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifedrink Co's Beneish M-Score compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Lifedrink Co ranks #69 out of 110 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Lifedrink 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic 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 Lifedrink Co and its competitors. Lifedrink Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifedrink Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifedrink Co (TSE:2585) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,195.55, compared to a current price of 円1,451.00 — trading 33.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. Lifedrink Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Lifedrink Co (TSE:2585), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.43 as of Jul. 14, 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 Lifedrink Co (TSE:2585) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifedrink Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,451.00 is trading 33.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,195.55. GuruFocus considers Lifedrink Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2585:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.43
  • GF Value™: 円2,195.55 vs. price of 円1,451.00 (33.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2585 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lifedrink Co Business Description

Address 3-3-10 Umeda, 10th Floor, Umeda Daibiru, Kita-ku, Osaka Prefecture, Osaka, JPN, 530-0001
Lifedrink Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of mineral water, tea drinks, carbonated drinks, tea leaf products, etc., and related businesses. Its product portfolio comprises both private brand products and its own brand products, which are sold through online stores, general supermarkets, food supermarkets, discount stores, drug stores, and home centers. The group operates in a single segment, the beverage and leaf business.
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