Baroque Japan (TSE:3548) Beneish M-Score: -2.92 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


TSE:3548 Baroque Japan Ltd TSE:3548
62 GF Score
Price 円722.00
GF Value 円698.74
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Baroque Japan Beneish M-Score?

Baroque Japan TSE:3548 -0.14% 62 Beneish M-Score is -2.92 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3548 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円698.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, Baroque Japan ranks better than 73.87% 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 -2.92 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:3548' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.35   Med: -2.48   Max: -2.16
Current: -2.92

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Baroque Japan was -2.16. The lowest was -3.35. And the median was -2.48.


Baroque Japan Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Baroque Japan'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.

Baroque Japan Beneish M-Score Chart

Baroque Japan Annual Data
Trend Jan16 Jan17 Jan18 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.43 -2.84 -2.24 -3.35 -2.92

Baroque Japan Semi-Annual Data
Jan16 Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 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 -2.24 0.00 -3.35 0.00 -2.92

TSE:3548 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Baroque Japan'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.


Baroque Japan Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Baroque Japan 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 Baroque Japan 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 * 0.3555+0.528 * 0.9474+0.404 * 2.083+0.892 * 0.8852+0.115 * 1.002
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.013899-0.327 * 1.2637
=-2.92

* 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2,442 Mil.
Revenue was 円51,499 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円30,927 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円19,151 Mil.
Total Assets was 円32,593 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円4,743 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円905 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円11,107 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円5,000 Mil.
Net Income was 円366 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円819 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円7,760 Mil.
Revenue was 円58,180 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円33,100 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円24,789 Mil.
Total Assets was 円34,051 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円4,899 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円937 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円7,316 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円6,000 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)
=(2442 / 51499) / (7760 / 58180)
=0.047418 / 0.133379
=0.3555

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)
=(33100 / 58180) / (30927 / 51499)
=0.568924 / 0.600536
=0.9474

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 - (19151 + 4743) / 32593) / (1 - (24789 + 4899) / 34051)
=0.266898 / 0.128131
=2.083

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
=51499 / 58180
=0.8852

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))
=(937 / (937 + 4899)) / (905 / (905 + 4743))
=0.160555 / 0.160234
=1.002

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 / 51499) / (0 / 58180)
=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)
=((5000 + 11107) / 32593) / ((6000 + 7316) / 34051)
=0.494186 / 0.39106
=1.2637

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
=(366 - 0 - 819) / 32593
=-0.013899

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.

Baroque Japan has a M-score of -2.92 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 -2.92 mean?
Baroque Japan (TSE:3548) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.92 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Baroque Japan and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Baroque Japan ranks #284 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 26.1%.
Is Baroque Japan's Beneish M-Score too high?
Baroque Japan's current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. Based on the distribution chart, Baroque Japan ranks #284 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Baroque Japan has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baroque Japan's Beneish M-Score compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Baroque Japan ranks #284 out of 1087 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Baroque Japan 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 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 Baroque Japan and its competitors. Baroque Japan's current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baroque Japan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baroque Japan (TSE:3548) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円698.74, compared to a current price of 円722.00 — trading 3.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. Baroque Japan's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 9 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 Baroque Japan (TSE:3548), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.92 as of Jun. 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 Baroque Japan (TSE:3548) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baroque Japan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円722.00 is trading 3.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円698.74. GuruFocus considers Baroque Japan to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3548:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.92
  • GF Value™: 円698.74 vs. price of 円722.00 (3.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3548 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Baroque Japan Business Description

Address 4-7-7 Aobadai, Sumitomo Realty & Development Aobadai Hills, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 153-0042
Baroque Japan Ltd operates as a holding company which engages in the operation of apparels and accessory franchise stores. The company provides fashion building and train station building apparels, shopping center apparels, department store apparels, non-store (mail order-wholesale), shoes, and own branded stores and online shopping malls.
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