Kyowa Kirin Co (TSE:4151) Beneish M-Score: -2.43 (As of Jul. 31, 2026)

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TSE:4151 Kyowa Kirin Co Ltd TSE:4151
90 GF Score
Price 円2,554.50
GF Value 円2,986.42
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kyowa Kirin Co Beneish M-Score?

Kyowa Kirin Co TSE:4151 -3.60% 90 Beneish M-Score is -2.43 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4151 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,986.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 912 Drug Manufacturers companies, Kyowa Kirin Co ranks worse than 55.59% 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 -2.43 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4151' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.06   Med: -2.43   Max: -2.14
Current: -2.43

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kyowa Kirin Co was -2.14. The lowest was -3.06. And the median was -2.43.


Kyowa Kirin Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kyowa Kirin 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.

Kyowa Kirin Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Kyowa Kirin Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.60 -2.42 -2.59 -2.14 -2.43

Kyowa Kirin Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 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 -2.25 -2.32 -2.51 -2.43 0.00

TSE:4151 vs ZTS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Kyowa Kirin 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.


Kyowa Kirin Co Beneish M-Score vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Kyowa Kirin Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kyowa Kirin 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 Kyowa Kirin 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 * 1.1511+0.528 * 0.9864+0.404 * 1.0091+0.892 * 1.0026+0.115 * 1.1642
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9849+4.679 * -0.019749-0.327 * 1.0594
=-2.43

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円181,205 Mil.
Revenue was 147375 + 118797 + 125929 + 104725 = 円496,826 Mil.
Gross Profit was 109502 + 90599 + 88653 + 80138 = 円368,892 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円493,348 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,107,860 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円141,225 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円26,144 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円165,434 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円181,078 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 34441 + 16279 + 10153 + 6167 = 円67,040 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 19298 + 37479 + 24735 + 7407 = 円88,919 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円157,015 Mil.
Revenue was 132760 + 129824 + 127404 + 105569 = 円495,557 Mil.
Gross Profit was 94155 + 95286 + 93522 + 79984 = 円362,947 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円504,026 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,067,363 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円111,477 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円24,780 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円167,537 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円164,675 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 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)
=(181205 / 496826) / (157015 / 495557)
=0.364725 / 0.316845
=1.1511

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)
=(362947 / 495557) / (368892 / 496826)
=0.732402 / 0.742497
=0.9864

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 - (493348 + 141225) / 1107860) / (1 - (504026 + 111477) / 1067363)
=0.427208 / 0.423342
=1.0091

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
=496826 / 495557
=1.0026

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))
=(24780 / (24780 + 111477)) / (26144 / (26144 + 141225))
=0.181862 / 0.156206
=1.1642

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)
=(165434 / 496826) / (167537 / 495557)
=0.332982 / 0.338078
=0.9849

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)
=((0 + 181078) / 1107860) / ((0 + 164675) / 1067363)
=0.163448 / 0.154282
=1.0594

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
=(67040 - 0 - 88919) / 1107860
=-0.019749

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.

Kyowa Kirin Co has a M-score of -2.43 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.43 mean?
Kyowa Kirin Co (TSE:4151) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.43 as of Jul. 31, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kyowa Kirin Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyowa Kirin Co ranks #507 out of 912 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is Kyowa Kirin Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kyowa Kirin Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. Based on the distribution chart, Kyowa Kirin Co ranks #507 out of 912 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kyowa Kirin Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyowa Kirin Co's Beneish M-Score compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Kyowa Kirin Co ranks #507 out of 912 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kyowa Kirin 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Kyowa Kirin Co and its competitors. Kyowa Kirin Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyowa Kirin Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyowa Kirin Co (TSE:4151) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,986.42, compared to a current price of 円2,554.50 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. Kyowa Kirin Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kyowa Kirin Co (TSE:4151), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.43 as of Jul. 31, 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 Kyowa Kirin Co (TSE:4151) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyowa Kirin Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,554.50 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,986.42. GuruFocus considers Kyowa Kirin Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4151:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.43
  • GF Value™: 円2,986.42 vs. price of 円2,554.50 (14.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4151 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kyowa Kirin Co Business Description

Address 1-9-2 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0004
Kyowa Kirin Co Ltd is engaged in research, development, manufacturing, sales, import and export of prescription pharmaceuticals. Its products include KHK4083/AMG 451, rocatinlimab; ziftomenib; OTL-203 KK8398, infigratinib; KHK4951, tivozanib; OTL-201; KK4277; KK2260; KK2269; KK2845; and KK8123.
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