Workman Co (TSE:7564) Beneish M-Score: -2.33 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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TSE:7564 Workman Co Ltd TSE:7564
95 GF Score
Price 円5,630.00
GF Value 円5,802.00
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Workman Co Beneish M-Score?

Workman Co TSE:7564 -0.35% 95 Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7564 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of 円5,802.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,084 Retail - Cyclical companies, Workman Co ranks worse than 67.07% 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 -2.33 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:7564' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.8   Med: -2.43   Max: -1.82
Current: -2.33

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Workman Co was -1.82. The lowest was -2.80. And the median was -2.43.


Workman Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Workman 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.

Workman Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Workman Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.39 -1.97 -2.46 -2.80 -2.33

Workman 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 -2.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.33

TSE:7564 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Workman 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.


Workman Co Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Workman Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Workman 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 Workman 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 * 1.0364+0.528 * 0.9854+0.404 * 0.8689+0.892 * 1.1747+0.115 * 0.9889
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0686+4.679 * 0.009608-0.327 * 1.0396
=-2.33

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円19,229 Mil.
Revenue was 円160,851 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円60,986 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円138,440 Mil.
Total Assets was 円185,257 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円38,531 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円3,574 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円13,389 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円26,454 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円245 Mil.
Net Income was 円20,618 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円18,838 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円15,794 Mil.
Revenue was 円136,933 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円51,162 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円121,066 Mil.
Total Assets was 円162,231 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円32,814 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円3,007 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円10,666 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円22,145 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円344 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)
=(19229 / 160851) / (15794 / 136933)
=0.119545 / 0.115341
=1.0364

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)
=(51162 / 136933) / (60986 / 160851)
=0.373628 / 0.379146
=0.9854

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 - (138440 + 38531) / 185257) / (1 - (121066 + 32814) / 162231)
=0.044727 / 0.051476
=0.8689

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
=160851 / 136933
=1.1747

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))
=(3007 / (3007 + 32814)) / (3574 / (3574 + 38531))
=0.083945 / 0.084883
=0.9889

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)
=(13389 / 160851) / (10666 / 136933)
=0.083239 / 0.077892
=1.0686

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)
=((245 + 26454) / 185257) / ((344 + 22145) / 162231)
=0.144119 / 0.138623
=1.0396

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
=(20618 - 0 - 18838) / 185257
=0.009608

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.

Workman Co has a M-score of -2.33 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 -2.33 mean?
Workman Co (TSE:7564) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.33 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Workman Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Workman Co ranks #727 out of 1084 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is Workman Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Workman Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. Based on the distribution chart, Workman Co ranks #727 out of 1084 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Workman Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Workman Co's Beneish M-Score compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Workman Co ranks #727 out of 1084 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Workman 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Workman Co and its competitors. Workman Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Workman Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Workman Co (TSE:7564) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,802.00, compared to a current price of 円5,630.00 — trading 3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.33. Workman Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 2 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 Workman Co (TSE:7564), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.33 as of Jul. 21, 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 Workman Co (TSE:7564) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Workman Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円5,630.00 is trading 3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,802.00. GuruFocus considers Workman Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7564:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.33
  • GF Value™: 円5,802.00 vs. price of 円5,630.00 (3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7564 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Workman Co Business Description

Address 4-8-1 Higashi Ueno, Tixtower UENO, Taito-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 110 0015
Workman Co Ltd is a Japan based company engaged in operating franchise stores and directly-operated stores providing working wear, casual wear, family clothing, footwear and working-related items. The company provides family clothing, including inner wears, socks, soldier socks, hats, towels and aprons; casual wear, including polo shirts, T-shirts, high neck shirts and blouses; working wear, including working jumpers, working pants, boiler suits and tobifuku; footwear, including safety shoes, safety sneakers, rubber-soled socks, boots and cloth shoes.
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