ItoKuro (TSE:6049) Beneish M-Score: -3.02 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


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What is ItoKuro Beneish M-Score?

ItoKuro TSE:6049 -0.81% 60 Beneish M-Score is -3.02 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6049 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円246.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 532 Interactive Media companies, ItoKuro ranks better than 68.42% 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 -3.02 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6049' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.15   Med: -2.48   Max: 8.09
Current: -3.02

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of ItoKuro was 8.09. The lowest was -3.15. And the median was -2.48.


ItoKuro Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ItoKuro'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.

ItoKuro Beneish M-Score Chart

ItoKuro Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.15 -2.26 -2.60 -1.32 -3.02

ItoKuro Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 0.00 -1.32 0.00 -3.02 0.00

TSE:6049 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, ItoKuro'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.


ItoKuro Beneish M-Score vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


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ItoKuro 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 ItoKuro 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 * 0.9707+0.528 * 0.9985+0.404 * 1.1152+0.892 * 0.929+0.115 * 0.8885
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.063761-0.327 * 1.558
=-3.02

* 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 (Oct25) TTM:Last Year (Oct24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円293 Mil.
Revenue was 円3,670 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,261 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円7,701 Mil.
Total Assets was 円9,877 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円261 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円85 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円612 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円7 Mil.
Net Income was 円170 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円799 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円324 Mil.
Revenue was 円3,950 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,505 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円7,389 Mil.
Total Assets was 円9,290 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円286 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円79 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円362 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円11 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)
=(292.617 / 3669.622) / (324.479 / 3949.88)
=0.07974 / 0.082149
=0.9707

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)
=(3505.222 / 3949.88) / (3261.477 / 3669.622)
=0.887425 / 0.888777
=0.9985

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 - (7701.37 + 260.603) / 9876.599) / (1 - (7389.268 + 285.504) / 9289.551)
=0.193855 / 0.173827
=1.1152

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
=3669.622 / 3949.88
=0.929

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))
=(79.429 / (79.429 + 285.504)) / (84.556 / (84.556 + 260.603))
=0.217654 / 0.244977
=0.8885

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 / 3669.622) / (0 / 3949.88)
=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)
=((6.579 + 611.59) / 9876.599) / ((10.977 + 362.213) / 9289.551)
=0.062589 / 0.040173
=1.558

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
=(169.691 - 0 - 799.436) / 9876.599
=-0.063761

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.

ItoKuro has a M-score of -3.02 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 -3.02 mean?
ItoKuro (TSE:6049) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.02 as of Jul. 01, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on ItoKuro and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ItoKuro ranks #168 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 31.6%.
Is ItoKuro's Beneish M-Score too high?
ItoKuro's current Beneish M-Score is -3.02. Based on the distribution chart, ItoKuro ranks #168 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ItoKuro has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ItoKuro's Beneish M-Score compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, ItoKuro ranks #168 out of 532 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts ItoKuro 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 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 ItoKuro and its competitors. ItoKuro's current Beneish M-Score is -3.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ItoKuro stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ItoKuro (TSE:6049) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円246.50, compared to a current price of 円244.00 — trading 1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.02. ItoKuro's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 ItoKuro (TSE:6049), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.02 as of Jul. 01, 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 ItoKuro (TSE:6049) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ItoKuro stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円244.00 is trading 1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円246.50. GuruFocus considers ItoKuro to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6049:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.02
  • GF Value™: 円246.50 vs. price of 円244.00 (1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6049 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ItoKuro Business Description

Address 2-9-11 ORIX Akasaka 2-chome Building, 6th Floor, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107-0052
ItoKuro Inc provides media and consulting services. It operates School Navi, a domain-specific portal site for infants, elementary school students, and junior school students. The company also offers tutor comparison net, medical school preparatory manual, and medical examination manual site. The company consulting services is engaged in supporting the marketing activities of client companies in the education industry and the financial industry.
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