4Cs HD Co (TSE:3726) Beneish M-Score: -1.85 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSE:3726 4Cs HD Co Ltd TSE:3726
58 GF Score
Price 円372.00
GF Value 円384.24
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is 4Cs HD Co Beneish M-Score?

4Cs HD Co TSE:3726 +1.36% 58 Beneish M-Score is -1.85 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3726 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円384.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,083 Retail - Cyclical companies, 4Cs HD Co ranks worse than 81.44% 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 -1.85 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for 4Cs HD Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:3726' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.26   Med: -2.58   Max: -1.85
Current: -1.85

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of 4Cs HD Co was -1.85. The lowest was -3.26. And the median was -2.58.


4Cs HD Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 4Cs HD 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.

4Cs HD Co Beneish M-Score Chart

4Cs HD Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.52 -2.99 -1.90 -2.28 -1.85

4Cs HD Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 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 0.00 0.00 -1.85 0.00 0.00

TSE:3726 vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, 4Cs HD 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.


4Cs HD Co Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, 4Cs HD Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 4Cs HD Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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4Cs HD 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 4Cs HD 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 * 0.8839+0.528 * 0.9722+0.404 * 0.8329+0.892 * 1.0812+0.115 * 1.1011
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.15727-0.327 * 0.9921
=-1.85

* 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 (Sep25) TTM:Last Year (Sep24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円200 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,441 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,661 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,600 Mil.
Total Assets was 円2,987 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円13 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円120 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,093 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円174 Mil.
Net Income was 円-244 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-714 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円209 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,258 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,493 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,949 Mil.
Total Assets was 円2,294 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円50 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円911 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円69 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)
=(199.747 / 2441.039) / (209.015 / 2257.804)
=0.081829 / 0.092574
=0.8839

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)
=(1493.491 / 2257.804) / (1660.922 / 2441.039)
=0.661479 / 0.680416
=0.9722

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 - (2600.484 + 13.034) / 2986.712) / (1 - (1949.157 + 0.332) / 2293.574)
=0.124951 / 0.150021
=0.8329

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
=2441.039 / 2257.804
=1.0812

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))
=(50.482 / (50.482 + 0.332)) / (120.322 / (120.322 + 13.034))
=0.993466 / 0.902262
=1.1011

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 / 2441.039) / (0 / 2257.804)
=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)
=((174.325 + 1092.778) / 2986.712) / ((69.428 + 911.329) / 2293.574)
=0.424247 / 0.427611
=0.9921

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
=(-243.929 - 0 - -713.648) / 2986.712
=0.15727

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.

4Cs HD Co has a M-score of -1.85 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 -1.85 mean?
4Cs HD Co (TSE:3726) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.85 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on 4Cs HD Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, 4Cs HD Co ranks #882 out of 1083 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 81.4%.
Is 4Cs HD Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
4Cs HD Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.85. Based on the distribution chart, 4Cs HD Co ranks #882 out of 1083 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, 4Cs HD Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 4Cs HD Co's Beneish M-Score compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, 4Cs HD Co ranks #882 out of 1083 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places 4Cs HD 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 4Cs HD Co and its competitors. 4Cs HD Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 4Cs HD Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 4Cs HD Co (TSE:3726) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円384.24, compared to a current price of 円372.00 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.85. 4Cs HD Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 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 4Cs HD Co (TSE:3726), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.85 as of Jul. 15, 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 4Cs HD Co (TSE:3726) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 4Cs HD Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円372.00 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円384.24. GuruFocus considers 4Cs HD Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3726:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.85
  • GF Value™: 円384.24 vs. price of 円372.00 (3.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3726 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


4Cs HD Co Business Description

Address 1-1-1 Yakuin, 8th floor, Yakuin Business Garden, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, JPN, 810-0002
4Cs HD Co Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the online sale of basic cosmetic products, base and makeup products and healthy food products. Products offered by the company include water cleasing gel. foaming net, natural soap, Hadarifuto essence oil, beauty lotion, aging care cream, whitening cream, face mask, foundation, face powder, mascara, body cream, lip cream, hand cream, and supplements. It sells skin care products under the name NANO ACQUA & base makeup products under the name ACQUA FAIRY, and health food products under brand BE ACQUA.
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