St.Cousair Co (TSE:2937) Beneish M-Score: -2.85 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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TSE:2937 St.Cousair Co Ltd TSE:2937
63 GF Score
Price 円1,715.00
GF Value 円2,143.94
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is St.Cousair Co Beneish M-Score?

St.Cousair Co TSE:2937 -0.12% 63 Beneish M-Score is -2.85 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2937 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,143.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,851 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, St.Cousair Co ranks better than 75.63% 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 -2.85 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:2937' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.85   Med: -2.32   Max: -1.94
Current: -2.85

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of St.Cousair Co was -1.94. The lowest was -2.85. And the median was -2.32.


St.Cousair Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for St.Cousair 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.

St.Cousair Co Beneish M-Score Chart

St.Cousair Co Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -2.26 -1.94 -2.38 -2.85

St.Cousair Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.94 0.00 -2.38 0.00 -2.85

TSE:2937 vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, St.Cousair 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.


St.Cousair Co Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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St.Cousair 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 St.Cousair 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 * 0.9647+0.528 * 0.9741+0.404 * 1.1218+0.892 * 1.0582+0.115 * 0.9129
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.089558-0.327 * 0.9982
=-2.85

* 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2,038 Mil.
Revenue was 円20,601 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円7,365 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円6,375 Mil.
Total Assets was 円10,212 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円2,138 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円469 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,151 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,053 Mil.
Net Income was 円618 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,533 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,996 Mil.
Revenue was 円19,467 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円6,780 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円6,123 Mil.
Total Assets was 円9,245 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,751 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円344 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,724 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,088 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)
=(2037.591 / 20600.612) / (1995.898 / 19467.26)
=0.098909 / 0.102526
=0.9647

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)
=(6779.644 / 19467.26) / (7365.209 / 20600.612)
=0.348259 / 0.357524
=0.9741

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 - (6375.451 + 2138.078) / 10212.248) / (1 - (6123.073 + 1751.372) / 9245.329)
=0.166341 / 0.148279
=1.1218

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
=20600.612 / 19467.26
=1.0582

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))
=(344.41 / (344.41 + 1751.372)) / (469.365 / (469.365 + 2138.078))
=0.164335 / 0.18001
=0.9129

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 / 20600.612) / (0 / 19467.26)
=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)
=((1052.798 + 3151.164) / 10212.248) / ((1088.122 + 2724.493) / 9245.329)
=0.411659 / 0.412383
=0.9982

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
=(618.234 - 0 - 1532.821) / 10212.248
=-0.089558

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.

St.Cousair Co has a M-score of -2.85 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 -2.85 mean?
St.Cousair Co (TSE:2937) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.85 as of Jul. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on St.Cousair Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, St.Cousair Co ranks #451 out of 1851 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is St.Cousair Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
St.Cousair Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. Based on the distribution chart, St.Cousair Co ranks #451 out of 1851 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, St.Cousair Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does St.Cousair Co's Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, St.Cousair Co ranks #451 out of 1851 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places St.Cousair 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 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 St.Cousair Co and its competitors. St.Cousair Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is St.Cousair Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, St.Cousair Co (TSE:2937) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,143.94, compared to a current price of 円1,715.00 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. St.Cousair Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 St.Cousair Co (TSE:2937), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.85 as of Jul. 25, 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 St.Cousair Co (TSE:2937) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, St.Cousair Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,715.00 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,143.94. GuruFocus considers St.Cousair Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2937:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.85
  • GF Value™: 円2,143.94 vs. price of 円1,715.00 (20% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2937 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


St.Cousair Co Business Description

Address Oaza Imokawa 1260, Saint Cousair Hill, Iizuna-machi, Kamiminochi-gun, Nagano Prefecture, Nagano, JPN, 389-1201
St.Cousair Co Ltd is engaged in the food manufacturing and sales business, operating company-owned and franchise stores throughout Japan. In addition to company-owned stores, the group also sells products through various channels, such as online shops, websites, and an online marketplace. It offers various food products and ingredients such as wine, jam, pasta sauce, rice accompaniments, dashi, miso, soy sauce, drink bases, dressings, jellies, etc. These products are marketed through brands like Saint Cousair, Kuze Fuku & Sons, Portlandia Foods, Bonnie's Jams, and others. The group operates in a single segment, food manufacturing and sales. Geographically, it operates in Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Australia, China, the United States, and other markets.
63GF Score

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円1,715.00
Price
円2,143.94
GF Value