Gfoot Co (TSE:2686) Beneish M-Score: -1.28 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Gfoot Co Beneish M-Score?

Gfoot Co TSE:2686 50 Beneish M-Score is -1.28 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2686 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of 円250.92 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, Gfoot Co ranks worse than 88.32% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.28 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TSE:2686' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.43   Med: -2.58   Max: -0.43
Current: -1.28

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Gfoot Co was -0.43. The lowest was -3.43. And the median was -2.58.


Gfoot Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gfoot 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.

Gfoot Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Gfoot 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 -3.10 -2.93 -2.08 -0.43 -1.28

Gfoot Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 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 -2.08 0.00 -0.43 0.00 -1.28

TSE:2686 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Gfoot 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.


Gfoot Co Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Gfoot 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 Gfoot 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 * 1.6964+0.528 * 1.0294+0.404 * 1.4838+0.892 * 0.9488+0.115 * 0.4813
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0744+4.679 * 0.10766-0.327 * 1.1094
=-1.28

* 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3,298 Mil.
Revenue was 円56,906 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円24,362 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円28,434 Mil.
Total Assets was 円32,194 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,032 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円22 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円2,937 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円33,389 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円168 Mil.
Net Income was 円-3,257 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-6,723 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,049 Mil.
Revenue was 円59,975 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円26,431 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円25,823 Mil.
Total Assets was 円29,725 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,449 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円12 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円2,881 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円27,549 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円378 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)
=(3298 / 56906) / (2049 / 59975)
=0.057955 / 0.034164
=1.6964

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)
=(26431 / 59975) / (24362 / 56906)
=0.4407 / 0.42811
=1.0294

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 - (28434 + 3032) / 32194) / (1 - (25823 + 3449) / 29725)
=0.022613 / 0.01524
=1.4838

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
=56906 / 59975
=0.9488

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))
=(12 / (12 + 3449)) / (22 / (22 + 3032))
=0.003467 / 0.007204
=0.4813

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)
=(2937 / 56906) / (2881 / 59975)
=0.051611 / 0.048037
=1.0744

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)
=((168 + 33389) / 32194) / ((378 + 27549) / 29725)
=1.042337 / 0.939512
=1.1094

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
=(-3257 - 0 - -6723) / 32194
=0.10766

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.

Gfoot Co has a M-score of -1.28 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.28 mean?
Gfoot Co (TSE:2686) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.28 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Gfoot Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gfoot Co ranks #960 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 88.3%.
Is Gfoot Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Gfoot Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.28. Based on the distribution chart, Gfoot Co ranks #960 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gfoot Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gfoot Co's Beneish M-Score compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Gfoot Co ranks #960 out of 1087 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Gfoot 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 Gfoot Co and its competitors. Gfoot Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gfoot Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gfoot Co (TSE:2686) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円250.92, compared to a current price of 円297.00 — trading 18.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.28. Gfoot Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Gfoot Co (TSE:2686), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.28 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 Gfoot Co (TSE:2686) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gfoot Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円297.00 is trading 18.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円250.92. GuruFocus considers Gfoot Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2686:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.28
  • GF Value™: 円250.92 vs. price of 円297.00 (18.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2686 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gfoot Co Business Description

Address 1-14-1 Shinkawa, Kokukan Building, Shinkawa East, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN
Gfoot Co Ltd operates a shoe store chain. It offers sports shoes, children shoes, athletic shoes and women and men shoes. The company also provides shoe repair supplies and services. It sells its products under the brand name Asbee, Green box, heal me, Asbie Kids, and others.
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