San A Co (TSE:2659) Beneish M-Score: -2.97 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:2659 San A Co Ltd TSE:2659
88 GF Score
Price 円3,185.00
GF Value 円2,831.79
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is San A Co Beneish M-Score?

San A Co TSE:2659 +1.27% 88 Beneish M-Score is -2.97 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2659 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,831.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, San A Co ranks better than 76.08% 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 -2.97 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:2659' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.97   Med: -2.59   Max: -2.2
Current: -2.97

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of San A Co was -2.20. The lowest was -2.97. And the median was -2.59.

San A Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for San A 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.

San A Co Beneish M-Score Chart

San A 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 -2.20 -2.60 -2.64 -2.54 -2.97

San A 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 -2.54 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.97

TSE:2659 vs DDS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, San A 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.

San A Co Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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San A 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 San A 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 * 1.0666+0.528 * 0.9986+0.404 * 0.9921+0.892 * 1.0354+0.115 * 0.9987
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9214+4.679 * -0.096371-0.327 * 1.4369
=-2.97

* 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 円8,023 Mil.
Revenue was 円245,546 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円91,036 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円106,914 Mil.
Total Assets was 円217,274 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円96,587 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円6,922 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円4,600 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円48,499 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円252 Mil.
Net Income was 円10,678 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円31,617 Mil.
 Total Receivables was 円7,265 Mil.
Revenue was 円237,155 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円87,805 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円85,818 Mil.
Total Assets was 円191,224 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円93,188 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円6,669 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円4,822 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円29,596 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円265 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)
=(8023 / 245546) / (7265 / 237155)
=0.032674 / 0.030634
=1.0666

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)
=(87805 / 237155) / (91036 / 245546)
=0.370243 / 0.370749
=0.9986

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 - (106914 + 96587) / 217274) / (1 - (85818 + 93188) / 191224)
=0.06339 / 0.063894
=0.9921

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
=245546 / 237155
=1.0354

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))
=(6669 / (6669 + 93188)) / (6922 / (6922 + 96587))
=0.066786 / 0.066873
=0.9987

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)
=(4600 / 245546) / (4822 / 237155)
=0.018734 / 0.020333
=0.9214

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)
=((252 + 48499) / 217274) / ((265 + 29596) / 191224)
=0.224376 / 0.156157
=1.4369

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
=(10678 - 0 - 31617) / 217274
=-0.096371

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.

San A Co has a M-score of -2.97 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 -2.97 mean?
San A Co (TSE:2659) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.97 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on San A Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, San A Co ranks #260 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is San A Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
San A Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.97. Based on the distribution chart, San A Co ranks #260 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, San A Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does San A Co's Beneish M-Score compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, San A Co ranks #260 out of 1087 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places San A Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 San A Co and its competitors. San A Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is San A Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, San A Co (TSE:2659) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,831.79, compared to a current price of 円3,185.00 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.97. San A Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 San A Co (TSE:2659), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.97 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 San A Co (TSE:2659) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, San A Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,185.00 is trading 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,831.79. GuruFocus considers San A Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2659:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.97
  • GF Value™: 円2,831.79 vs. price of 円3,185.00 (12.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2659 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

San A Co Business Description

Address 7-2-10 Oyama, Okinawa Prefecture, Ginowan, JPN, 901-2733
San A Co Ltd is an operator of a supermarket chain and shopping malls. The shopping malls include restaurants and retailers offering home appliances, cosmetic products, clothing, and food items. The company operates in Japan.
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