Kyoshin Co (TSE:4735) Beneish M-Score: -2.70 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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TSE:4735 Kyoshin Co Ltd TSE:4735
52 GF Score
Price 円304.00
GF Value 円196.48
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kyoshin Co Beneish M-Score?

Kyoshin Co TSE:4735 +0.33% 52 Beneish M-Score is -2.70 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4735 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円196.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 237 Education companies, Kyoshin Co ranks better than 60.34% 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 -2.7 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4735' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.94   Med: -2.62   Max: -1.68
Current: -2.7

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kyoshin Co was -1.68. The lowest was -2.94. And the median was -2.62.


Kyoshin Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kyoshin 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.

Kyoshin Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Kyoshin Co Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.43 -2.94 -2.90 -2.70 -2.70

Kyoshin Co Quarterly Data
Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 -2.70 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

TSE:4735 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Kyoshin 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.


Kyoshin Co Beneish M-Score vs Education Industry

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

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


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Kyoshin 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 Kyoshin 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 * 1.044+0.528 * 1.0847+0.404 * 0.9787+0.892 * 1.0136+0.115 * 0.987
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9988+4.679 * -0.06316-0.327 * 1.0321
=-2.70

* 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 (May25) TTM:Last Year (May24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円813 Mil.
Revenue was 円26,456 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円5,384 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円7,236 Mil.
Total Assets was 円22,028 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円10,623 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,034 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,230 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円9,678 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円5,030 Mil.
Net Income was 円93 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,484 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円768 Mil.
Revenue was 円26,099 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円5,761 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円6,769 Mil.
Total Assets was 円21,737 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円10,764 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,032 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,215 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円8,987 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円5,076 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)
=(812.504 / 26455.65) / (767.795 / 26099.498)
=0.030712 / 0.029418
=1.044

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)
=(5761.24 / 26099.498) / (5383.8 / 26455.65)
=0.220741 / 0.203503
=1.0847

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 - (7235.936 + 10623.177) / 22028.276) / (1 - (6769.48 + 10763.573) / 21736.724)
=0.189264 / 0.19339
=0.9787

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
=26455.65 / 26099.498
=1.0136

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))
=(1032.399 / (1032.399 + 10763.573)) / (1033.698 / (1033.698 + 10623.177))
=0.087521 / 0.088677
=0.987

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)
=(1230.39 / 26455.65) / (1215.246 / 26099.498)
=0.046508 / 0.046562
=0.9988

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)
=((5030.352 + 9678.062) / 22028.276) / ((5075.529 + 8986.617) / 21736.724)
=0.667706 / 0.64693
=1.0321

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
=(93.057 - 0 - 1484.358) / 22028.276
=-0.06316

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.

Kyoshin Co has a M-score of -2.70 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 -2.70 mean?
Kyoshin Co (TSE:4735) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.70 as of Jul. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kyoshin Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyoshin Co ranks #94 out of 237 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 39.7%.
Is Kyoshin Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kyoshin Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. Based on the distribution chart, Kyoshin Co ranks #94 out of 237 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kyoshin Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyoshin Co's Beneish M-Score compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Kyoshin Co ranks #94 out of 237 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Kyoshin Co 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 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 Kyoshin Co and its competitors. Kyoshin Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyoshin Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyoshin Co (TSE:4735) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円196.48, compared to a current price of 円304.00 — trading 54.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. Kyoshin Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Kyoshin Co (TSE:4735), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.70 as of Jul. 16, 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 Kyoshin Co (TSE:4735) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyoshin Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円304.00 is trading 54.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円196.48. GuruFocus considers Kyoshin Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4735:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.70
  • GF Value™: 円196.48 vs. price of 円304.00 (54.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4735 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kyoshin Co Business Description

Address Shimogyo-ku Karasuma Street Gojo 382-1, Kyoto Prefecture, Osaka-cho, down Kyoto, Yubinbango, Kyoto, JPN, 600-8177
Kyoshin Co Ltd operates cram schools and offers guidance services for students appearing for elementary, junior, & high school entrance examinations. It also operates specialty schools for Japanese students abroad & offers tutorial & related services. It has franchise classes for individual guidance and English conversation classes for children from elementary school to infants. The company operates in three segments, which include cram school business, Language-related businesses, and the childcare and elderly care business segment.
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