Coly (TSE:4175) Beneish M-Score: -0.70 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSE:4175 Coly Inc TSE:4175
59 GF Score
Price 円2,202.00
GF Value 円1,703.10
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Coly Beneish M-Score?

Coly TSE:4175 -0.54% 59 Beneish M-Score is -0.70 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4175 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,703.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 532 Interactive Media companies, Coly ranks worse than 92.29% 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 -0.7 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TSE:4175' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.05   Med: -1.81   Max: 25.36
Current: -0.7

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Coly was 25.36. The lowest was -3.05. And the median was -1.81.


Coly Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Coly'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.

Coly Beneish M-Score Chart

Coly Annual Data
Trend Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.59 -2.21 25.36 -1.40 -0.70

Coly Semi-Annual Data
Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 25.36 0.00 -1.40 0.00 -0.70

TSE:4175 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Coly'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.


Coly Beneish M-Score vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Coly's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Coly 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 Coly 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 * 2.6146+0.528 * 0.8711+0.404 * 1.0483+0.892 * 1.0799+0.115 * 0.7533
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.079329-0.327 * 1.2191
=-0.70

* 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 (Jan26) TTM:Last Year (Jan25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円1,474 Mil.
Revenue was 円7,020 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,969 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円4,084 Mil.
Total Assets was 円6,832 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円453 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円49 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,313 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円32 Mil.
Net Income was 円73 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-469 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円522 Mil.
Revenue was 円6,501 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,395 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円4,071 Mil.
Total Assets was 円6,283 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円199 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円16 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円998 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円17 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)
=(1474.261 / 7020.1) / (522.159 / 6500.875)
=0.210006 / 0.080321
=2.6146

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)
=(2394.896 / 6500.875) / (2968.982 / 7020.1)
=0.368396 / 0.422926
=0.8711

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 - (4084.298 + 453.417) / 6832.218) / (1 - (4071.095 + 199.284) / 6283.221)
=0.335836 / 0.320352
=1.0483

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
=7020.1 / 6500.875
=1.0799

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))
=(15.914 / (15.914 + 199.284)) / (49.354 / (49.354 + 453.417))
=0.073951 / 0.098164
=0.7533

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 / 7020.1) / (0 / 6500.875)
=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)
=((31.648 + 1312.987) / 6832.218) / ((16.656 + 997.722) / 6283.221)
=0.196808 / 0.161442
=1.2191

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
=(72.693 - 0 - -469.301) / 6832.218
=0.079329

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.

Coly has a M-score of -0.70 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 -0.70 mean?
Coly (TSE:4175) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.70 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Coly and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Coly ranks #491 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 92.3%.
Is Coly's Beneish M-Score too high?
Coly's current Beneish M-Score is -0.70. Based on the distribution chart, Coly ranks #491 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Coly has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coly's Beneish M-Score compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Coly ranks #491 out of 532 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Coly 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Interactive Media 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 Coly and its competitors. Coly's current Beneish M-Score is -0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coly stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coly (TSE:4175) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,703.10, compared to a current price of 円2,202.00 — trading 29.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.70. Coly's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Coly (TSE:4175), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.70 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 Coly (TSE:4175) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coly stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,202.00 is trading 29.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,703.10. GuruFocus considers Coly to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4175:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.70
  • GF Value™: 円1,703.10 vs. price of 円2,202.00 (29.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4175 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Coly Business Description

Address 2-6 Akasaka 4-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107-0052
Coly Inc is mainly engaged in the planning, development, and operation of mobile online games. The Company operates a single segment, the content business.
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