Global Kids Co (TSE:6189) Beneish M-Score: -2.10 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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TSE:6189 Global Kids Co Ltd TSE:6189
52 GF Score
Price 円998.00
GF Value 円791.29
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Global Kids Co Beneish M-Score?

Global Kids Co TSE:6189 +0.30% 52 Beneish M-Score is -2.10 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6189 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円791.29 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Business Services companies, Global Kids Co ranks worse than 78.28% 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 -2.1 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6189' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.97   Med: -2.62   Max: -2.1
Current: -2.1

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Global Kids Co was -2.10. The lowest was -2.97. And the median was -2.62.


Global Kids Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Global Kids 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.

Global Kids Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Global Kids Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.52 -2.66 -2.69 -2.96 -2.10

Global Kids Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 -2.96 0.00 -2.10 0.00

TSE:6189 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Global Kids 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.


Global Kids Co Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Global Kids Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Global Kids 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 Global Kids 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 * 1.2396+0.528 * 1.0132+0.404 * 2.5644+0.892 * 1.0208+0.115 * 1.0544
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.077993-0.327 * 1.4176
=-2.10

* 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 (Sep25) TTM:Last Year (Sep24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円3,209 Mil.
Revenue was 円26,997 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,685 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円6,612 Mil.
Total Assets was 円20,066 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円10,675 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円830 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円4,805 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円5,384 Mil.
Net Income was 円72 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,637 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,536 Mil.
Revenue was 円26,448 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,665 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円4,569 Mil.
Total Assets was 円15,461 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円10,057 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円828 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,418 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,120 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)
=(3209 / 26997) / (2536 / 26448)
=0.118865 / 0.095886
=1.2396

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)
=(2665 / 26448) / (2685 / 26997)
=0.100764 / 0.099455
=1.0132

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 - (6612 + 10675) / 20066) / (1 - (4569 + 10057) / 15461)
=0.138493 / 0.054007
=2.5644

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
=26997 / 26448
=1.0208

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))
=(828 / (828 + 10057)) / (830 / (830 + 10675))
=0.076068 / 0.072143
=1.0544

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 / 26997) / (0 / 26448)
=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)
=((5384 + 4805) / 20066) / ((2120 + 3418) / 15461)
=0.507774 / 0.358192
=1.4176

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
=(72 - 0 - 1637) / 20066
=-0.077993

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.

Global Kids Co has a M-score of -2.10 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 -2.10 mean?
Global Kids Co (TSE:6189) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.10 as of Jul. 17, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Global Kids Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Kids Co ranks #800 out of 1022 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 78.3%.
Is Global Kids Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Global Kids Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.10. Based on the distribution chart, Global Kids Co ranks #800 out of 1022 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Global Kids Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Kids Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Global Kids Co ranks #800 out of 1022 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Global Kids 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services 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 Global Kids Co and its competitors. Global Kids Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Kids Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Kids Co (TSE:6189) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円791.29, compared to a current price of 円998.00 — trading 26.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.10. Global Kids Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 8 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 Global Kids Co (TSE:6189), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.10 as of Jul. 17, 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 Global Kids Co (TSE:6189) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Kids Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円998.00 is trading 26.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円791.29. GuruFocus considers Global Kids Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6189:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.10
  • GF Value™: 円791.29 vs. price of 円998.00 (26.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6189 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Global Kids Co Business Description

Address 2-14, Fujimi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 102-0071
Global Kids Co Ltd provides child care support services in Japan. It operates licensed nurseries and non-licensed nurseries, and after-school clubs and children's centers.
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