FunPep Co (TSE:4881) Beneish M-Score: -8.75 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSE:4881 FunPep Co Ltd TSE:4881
46 GF Score
Price 円59.00
GF Value 円27.66
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is FunPep Co Beneish M-Score?

FunPep Co TSE:4881 -3.28% 46 Beneish M-Score is -8.75 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4881 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of 円27.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 831 Biotechnology companies, FunPep Co ranks better than 97.83% 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 -8.75 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4881' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.34   Med: -1.62   Max: 47.67
Current: -8.75

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of FunPep Co was 47.67. The lowest was -24.34. And the median was -1.62.


FunPep Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FunPep 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.

FunPep Co Beneish M-Score Chart

FunPep Co Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 47.67 33.30 -3.09 12.45 -8.75

FunPep Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:4881 vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, FunPep 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.


FunPep Co Beneish M-Score vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, FunPep Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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FunPep 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 FunPep 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+0.528 * 0.0212+0.404 * 0.1582+0.892 * 0.0512+0.115 * 0.8343
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 18.8084+4.679 * -0.264509-0.327 * 1.7637
=-8.75

* 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0.00 Mil.
Revenue was 円0.31 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円-1,295.71 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,934.95 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,980.86 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円0.00 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円41.89 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円352.96 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円516.73 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0.00 Mil.
Net Income was 円-1,911.53 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-1,387.57 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円0.00 Mil.
Revenue was 円6.13 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円-535.58 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,646.57 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,110.66 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円8.45 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円42.53 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円366.18 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円460.09 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0.00 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)
=(0 / 0.314) / (0 / 6.127)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(-535.582 / 6.127) / (-1295.711 / 0.314)
=-87.413416 / -4126.468153
=0.0212

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 - (1934.954 + 0) / 1980.86) / (1 - (2646.571 + 8.445) / 3110.655)
=0.023175 / 0.146477
=0.1582

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
=0.314 / 6.127
=0.0512

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))
=(42.529 / (42.529 + 8.445)) / (41.889 / (41.889 + 0))
=0.834327 / 1
=0.8343

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)
=(352.957 / 0.314) / (366.175 / 6.127)
=1124.066879 / 59.764159
=18.8084

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 + 516.727) / 1980.86) / ((0 + 460.087) / 3110.655)
=0.26086 / 0.147907
=1.7637

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
=(-1911.527 - 0 - -1387.571) / 1980.86
=-0.264509

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.

FunPep Co has a M-score of -8.75 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 -8.75 mean?
FunPep Co (TSE:4881) has a Beneish M-Score of -8.75 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on FunPep Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FunPep Co ranks #18 out of 831 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is FunPep Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
FunPep Co's current Beneish M-Score is -8.75. Based on the distribution chart, FunPep Co ranks #18 out of 831 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FunPep Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FunPep Co's Beneish M-Score compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, FunPep Co ranks #18 out of 831 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places FunPep Co in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Biotechnology 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 FunPep Co and its competitors. FunPep Co's current Beneish M-Score is -8.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FunPep Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FunPep Co (TSE:4881) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円27.66, compared to a current price of 円59.00 — trading 113.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -8.75. FunPep Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 FunPep Co (TSE:4881), the current Beneish M-Score is -8.75 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 FunPep Co (TSE:4881) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FunPep Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円59.00 is trading 113.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円27.66. GuruFocus considers FunPep Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4881:

  • Beneish M-Score: -8.75
  • GF Value™: 円27.66 vs. price of 円59.00 (113.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4881 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


FunPep Co Business Description

Address Saito Asagi 7-7-15, Osaka Prefecture, No.7 Mizuho Building 3rd Floor, Ibaraki, JPN
FunPep Co Ltd is a biotechnology company focused on the functions of peptides to develop business from cosmetics to medical devices and pharmaceutical products. The company develops drugs related to the intractable peptic ulcer disease. The Group operates in a single segment, which is the research and development of pharmaceuticals.
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