Insource Co (TSE:6200) Beneish M-Score: -2.41 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSE:6200 Insource Co Ltd TSE:6200
79 GF Score
Price 円629.00
GF Value 円1,180.06
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Insource Co Beneish M-Score?

Insource Co TSE:6200 +1.45% 79 Beneish M-Score is -2.41 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6200 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,180.06 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 239 Education companies, Insource Co ranks worse than 68.62% 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 -2.41 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6200' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.78   Med: -2.42   Max: -2.14
Current: -2.41

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Insource Co was -2.14. The lowest was -2.78. And the median was -2.42.


Insource Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Insource 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.

Insource Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Insource 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 -2.46 -2.42 -2.16 -2.71 -2.41

Insource Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 0.00 -2.41 0.00 0.00

TSE:6200 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Insource 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.


Insource Co Beneish M-Score vs Education Industry

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

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


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Insource 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 Insource 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 * 1.0458+0.528 * 1.0022+0.404 * 0.8299+0.892 * 1.1632+0.115 * 1.0186
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.016416-0.327 * 0.9163
=-2.41

* 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1,878 Mil.
Revenue was 円14,511 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円11,159 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円10,201 Mil.
Total Assets was 円16,149 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円4,484 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円188 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,593 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円4,130 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円4,395 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,543 Mil.
Revenue was 円12,475 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円9,614 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円7,406 Mil.
Total Assets was 円13,178 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円4,332 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円185 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,199 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 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)
=(1877.534 / 14510.945) / (1543.383 / 12474.662)
=0.129387 / 0.123721
=1.0458

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)
=(9613.939 / 12474.662) / (11158.849 / 14510.945)
=0.770677 / 0.768995
=1.0022

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 - (10200.841 + 4484.26) / 16149.441) / (1 - (7405.642 + 4332.404) / 13177.848)
=0.090674 / 0.109259
=0.8299

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
=14510.945 / 12474.662
=1.1632

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))
=(185.304 / (185.304 + 4332.404)) / (188.155 / (188.155 + 4484.26))
=0.041017 / 0.040269
=1.0186

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 / 14510.945) / (0 / 12474.662)
=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)
=((0 + 3592.701) / 16149.441) / ((0 + 3199.33) / 13177.848)
=0.222466 / 0.242781
=0.9163

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
=(4130.091 - 0 - 4395.202) / 16149.441
=-0.016416

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.

Insource Co has a M-score of -2.41 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 -2.41 mean?
Insource Co (TSE:6200) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.41 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Insource Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Insource Co ranks #164 out of 239 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 68.6%.
Is Insource Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Insource Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.41. Based on the distribution chart, Insource Co ranks #164 out of 239 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Insource Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Insource Co's Beneish M-Score compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Insource Co ranks #164 out of 239 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Insource 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 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 Insource Co and its competitors. Insource Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Insource Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Insource Co (TSE:6200) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,180.06, compared to a current price of 円629.00 — trading 46.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.41. Insource Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Insource Co (TSE:6200), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.41 as of Jul. 15, 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 Insource Co (TSE:6200) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Insource Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円629.00 is trading 46.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,180.06. GuruFocus considers Insource Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6200:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.41
  • GF Value™: 円1,180.06 vs. price of 円629.00 (46.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6200 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Insource Co Business Description

Address 3-20 Kanda Ogawacho, Chiyoda-k, 5th Floor, Dai-2 Ryumeikan Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0052
Insource Co Ltd provides corporate training and business-related open courses. Also, it offers HR related system and transition support for employment, as well as production of e-learning and corporate movies. The group consists of a single segment, Education Services. It provides human resource development and organizational consulting services, mainly through four businesses: Instructor-Dispatch Training Services and Open Seminar Services related to training, IT Services related to the IT implementation of human resources departments, and Other Businesses.
79GF Score

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