Inuneko Seikatsu Co (TSE:556A) Beneish M-Score: -2.26 (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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TSE:556A Inuneko Seikatsu Co Ltd TSE:556A
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What is Inuneko Seikatsu Co Beneish M-Score?

Inuneko Seikatsu Co TSE:556A +1.14% 19 Beneish M-Score is -2.26 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:556A with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,853 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Inuneko Seikatsu Co ranks worse than 68.97% 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 -2.26 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:556A' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.26   Med: -2.26   Max: -2.26
Current: -2.26

During the past 3 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Inuneko Seikatsu Co was -2.26. The lowest was -2.26. And the median was -2.26.

Inuneko Seikatsu Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Inuneko Seikatsu 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.

Inuneko Seikatsu Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Inuneko Seikatsu Co Annual Data
Trend Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 -2.26

Inuneko Seikatsu Co Semi-Annual Data
Apr24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
Beneish M-Score 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.26

TSE:556A vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Inuneko Seikatsu 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.

Inuneko Seikatsu Co Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Inuneko Seikatsu Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Inuneko Seikatsu 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 Inuneko Seikatsu 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 * 0.7242+0.528 * 0.9462+0.404 * 0.5972+0.892 * 1.5489+0.115 * 1.0079
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.003205-0.327 * 0.4342
=-2.26

* 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 (Apr26) TTM:Last Year (Apr25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円245 Mil.
Revenue was 円4,495 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,334 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,119 Mil.
Total Assets was 円2,385 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円21 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円25 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円559 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円49 Mil.
Net Income was 円496 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円504 Mil.
 Total Receivables was 円218 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,902 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,036 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円722 Mil.
Total Assets was 円878 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円408 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円107 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)
=(245.066 / 4494.804) / (218.467 / 2901.938)
=0.054522 / 0.075283
=0.7242

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)
=(2036.422 / 2901.938) / (3333.571 / 4494.804)
=0.701746 / 0.74165
=0.9462

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 - (2118.88 + 21.276) / 2385.024) / (1 - (721.724 + 5.028) / 877.631)
=0.102669 / 0.171916
=0.5972

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
=4494.804 / 2901.938
=1.5489

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))
=(5.957 / (5.957 + 5.028)) / (24.78 / (24.78 + 21.276))
=0.542285 / 0.538041
=1.0079

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 / 4494.804) / (0 / 2901.938)
=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)
=((48.537 + 559.03) / 2385.024) / ((107.416 + 407.531) / 877.631)
=0.254743 / 0.586747
=0.4342

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
=(496.008 - 0 - 503.651) / 2385.024
=-0.003205

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.

Inuneko Seikatsu Co has a M-score of -2.26 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 -2.26 mean?
Inuneko Seikatsu Co (TSE:556A) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.26 as of Aug. 08, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Inuneko Seikatsu Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Inuneko Seikatsu Co ranks #1278 out of 1853 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is Inuneko Seikatsu Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Inuneko Seikatsu Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.26. Based on the distribution chart, Inuneko Seikatsu Co ranks #1278 out of 1853 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Inuneko Seikatsu Co has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inuneko Seikatsu Co's Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Inuneko Seikatsu Co ranks #1278 out of 1853 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Inuneko Seikatsu 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Inuneko Seikatsu Co and its competitors. Inuneko Seikatsu Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inuneko Seikatsu Co stock overvalued right now?
Inuneko Seikatsu Co (TSE:556A) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.26. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.26. Inuneko Seikatsu Co's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 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 Inuneko Seikatsu Co (TSE:556A), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.26 as of Aug. 08, 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.

Inuneko Seikatsu Co Business Description

Address 9-1 Ichigaya Funagawaramachi, NBC Annex Ichigaya Building 6th Floor, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 162-0826
Inuneko Seikatsu Co Ltd is engaged in the planning, manufacturing, and sales of pet-related products including pet food.
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