Riso Kyoiku Group (TSE:4714) Beneish M-Score: -2.49 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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TSE:4714 Riso Kyoiku Group Corp TSE:4714
82 GF Score
Price 円198.00
GF Value 円239.32
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Riso Kyoiku Group Beneish M-Score?

Riso Kyoiku Group TSE:4714 -0.50% 82 Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4714 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円239.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 238 Education companies, Riso Kyoiku Group ranks worse than 58.4% 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 -2.49 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4714' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.53   Med: -2.76   Max: -1
Current: -2.49

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Riso Kyoiku Group was -1.00. The lowest was -3.53. And the median was -2.76.


Riso Kyoiku Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Riso Kyoiku Group'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.

Riso Kyoiku Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Riso Kyoiku Group Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.83 -2.99 -1.80 -2.59 -2.49

Riso Kyoiku Group Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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TSE:4714 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Riso Kyoiku Group'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.


Riso Kyoiku Group Beneish M-Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Riso Kyoiku Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Riso Kyoiku Group 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 Riso Kyoiku Group 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 * 1.0425+0.528 * 1.0246+0.404 * 1.0607+0.892 * 1.0253+0.115 * 0.8265
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.016956-0.327 * 1.0266
=-2.49

* 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3,104 Mil.
Revenue was 円34,241 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円9,053 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円12,799 Mil.
Total Assets was 円22,667 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円7,124 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円644 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円6,173 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,616 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円2,000 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,904 Mil.
Revenue was 円33,395 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円9,046 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円12,686 Mil.
Total Assets was 円22,110 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円6,901 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円507 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円5,865 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)
=(3104.221 / 34240.928) / (2904.137 / 33394.944)
=0.090658 / 0.086963
=1.0425

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)
=(9046.442 / 33394.944) / (9052.849 / 34240.928)
=0.270893 / 0.264387
=1.0246

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 - (12799.102 + 7124.455) / 22667.024) / (1 - (12686.208 + 6900.603) / 22109.747)
=0.121033 / 0.11411
=1.0607

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
=34240.928 / 33394.944
=1.0253

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))
=(507.498 / (507.498 + 6900.603)) / (643.905 / (643.905 + 7124.455))
=0.068506 / 0.082888
=0.8265

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 / 34240.928) / (0 / 33394.944)
=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)
=((0 + 6173.135) / 22667.024) / ((0 + 5865.068) / 22109.747)
=0.27234 / 0.265271
=1.0266

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
=(1615.853 - 0 - 2000.193) / 22667.024
=-0.016956

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.

Riso Kyoiku Group has a M-score of -2.49 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 -2.49 mean?
Riso Kyoiku Group (TSE:4714) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.49 as of Jul. 20, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Riso Kyoiku Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Riso Kyoiku Group ranks #139 out of 238 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 58.4%.
Is Riso Kyoiku Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Riso Kyoiku Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Based on the distribution chart, Riso Kyoiku Group ranks #139 out of 238 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Riso Kyoiku Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Riso Kyoiku Group's Beneish M-Score compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Riso Kyoiku Group ranks #139 out of 238 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Riso Kyoiku Group 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 Education company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Education 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 Riso Kyoiku Group and its competitors. Riso Kyoiku Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Riso Kyoiku Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riso Kyoiku Group (TSE:4714) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円239.32, compared to a current price of 円198.00 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Riso Kyoiku Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Riso Kyoiku Group (TSE:4714), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jul. 20, 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 Riso Kyoiku Group (TSE:4714) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riso Kyoiku Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円198.00 is trading 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円239.32. GuruFocus considers Riso Kyoiku Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4714:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.49
  • GF Value™: 円239.32 vs. price of 円198.00 (17.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4714 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Riso Kyoiku Group Business Description

Address 3-1-40 Mejiro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 6008
Riso Kyoiku Group Corp is a Japan-based company principally engaged in the provision of private education services. It operates cram schools (Juku) and provides academic tutoring and exam preparation on a one-on-one basis. The company's classes are for elementary, junior, and high school students. Geographically, the activities are carried out the region of Japan.
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