Echo Trading Co (TSE:7427) Beneish M-Score: -2.77 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


TSE:7427 Echo Trading Co Ltd TSE:7427
70 GF Score
Price 円830.00
GF Value 円921.07
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Echo Trading Co Beneish M-Score?

Echo Trading Co TSE:7427 70 Beneish M-Score is -2.77 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7427 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円921.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Echo Trading Co ranks better than 70.74% 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 -2.77 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:7427' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.07   Med: -2.4   Max: -2.05
Current: -2.77

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Echo Trading Co was -2.05. The lowest was -3.07. And the median was -2.40.


Echo Trading Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Echo Trading 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.

Echo Trading Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Echo Trading Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.05 -2.40 -2.39 -2.35 -2.77

Echo Trading Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 -2.39 0.00 -2.35 0.00 -2.77

TSE:7427 vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Echo Trading 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.


Echo Trading Co Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Echo Trading 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 Echo Trading 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 * 1.101+0.528 * 1.0164+0.404 * 1.055+0.892 * 0.9946+0.115 * 0.8914
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0127+4.679 * -0.08232-0.327 * 1.0367
=-2.77

* 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 (Feb26) TTM:Last Year (Feb25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円26,695 Mil.
Revenue was 円105,812 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円11,786 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円36,601 Mil.
Total Assets was 円38,899 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円957 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円94 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円5,294 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円26,288 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円778 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円3,980 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円24,379 Mil.
Revenue was 円106,389 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円12,045 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円31,990 Mil.
Total Assets was 円34,065 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円962 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円83 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円5,256 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円22,206 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)
=(26695.279 / 105811.956) / (24378.927 / 106388.553)
=0.25229 / 0.22915
=1.101

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)
=(12045.109 / 106388.553) / (11786.225 / 105811.956)
=0.113218 / 0.111388
=1.0164

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 - (36600.773 + 957.399) / 38899.047) / (1 - (31990.35 + 961.984) / 34065.436)
=0.034471 / 0.032675
=1.055

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
=105811.956 / 106388.553
=0.9946

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))
=(82.911 / (82.911 + 961.984)) / (93.548 / (93.548 + 957.399))
=0.079349 / 0.089013
=0.8914

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)
=(5294.458 / 105811.956) / (5256.355 / 106388.553)
=0.050036 / 0.049407
=1.0127

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 + 26287.62) / 38899.047) / ((0 + 22206.388) / 34065.436)
=0.675791 / 0.651874
=1.0367

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
=(778.311 - 0 - 3980.462) / 38899.047
=-0.08232

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.

Echo Trading Co has a M-score of -2.77 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 -2.77 mean?
Echo Trading Co (TSE:7427) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.77 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Echo Trading Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Echo Trading Co ranks #541 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 29.3%.
Is Echo Trading Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Echo Trading Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. Based on the distribution chart, Echo Trading Co ranks #541 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Echo Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Echo Trading Co's Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Echo Trading Co ranks #541 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Echo Trading Co 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 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 Echo Trading Co and its competitors. Echo Trading Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Echo Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Echo Trading Co (TSE:7427) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円921.07, compared to a current price of 円830.00 — trading 9.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. Echo Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 Echo Trading Co (TSE:7427), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.77 as of Jun. 28, 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 Echo Trading Co (TSE:7427) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Echo Trading Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円830.00 is trading 9.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円921.07. GuruFocus considers Echo Trading Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7427:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.77
  • GF Value™: 円921.07 vs. price of 円830.00 (9.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7427 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Echo Trading Co Business Description

Address No. 1 No. 23 in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture Naruohama 2-chome, Nishinomiya, JPN, 663-8142
Echo Trading Co Ltd is a Japan-based company offering diversified products and services for pets. The company is engaged in specialty store business, wholesale business, product development business, education business, sales promotion business, event business, and internet business. Its specialty store business, wholesale business, and product development business are engaged in the production and distribution of pet food and pet supplies to pet home centers, supermarkets, and drug stores. Its internet business transmits information useful for pet owners and pet lives such as searching for pet-related facilities such as animal hospitals and trimming salons, and travel knowledge on pets.
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