Copa (TSE:7689) Beneish M-Score: -2.76 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:7689 Copa Corp Inc TSE:7689
51 GF Score
Price 円303.00
GF Value 円427.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Copa Beneish M-Score?

Copa TSE:7689 +2.36% 51 Beneish M-Score is -2.76 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7689 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of 円427.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 976 Media - Diversified companies, Copa ranks better than 63.32% 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 -2.76 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:7689' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.12   Med: -3.26   Max: -1.31
Current: -2.76

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Copa was -1.31. The lowest was -4.12. And the median was -3.26.


Copa Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Copa'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.

Copa Beneish M-Score Chart

Copa Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.81 -3.76 -4.12 -4.02 -2.76

Copa Semi-Annual Data
Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 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 -4.12 0.00 -4.02 0.00 -2.76

TSE:7689 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Copa'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.


Copa Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Copa 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 Copa 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 * 0.8511+0.528 * 1.1725+0.404 * 1.2143+0.892 * 0.8671+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.015688-0.327 * 1.8538
=-2.76

* 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109 Mil.
Revenue was 円1,780 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円658 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,145 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,152 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円188 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円174 Mil.
Net Income was 円-272 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-290 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円148 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,052 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円889 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,266 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,272 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円51 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円216 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)
=(109.238 / 1779.529) / (148.025 / 2052.289)
=0.061386 / 0.072127
=0.8511

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)
=(889.486 / 2052.289) / (657.804 / 1779.529)
=0.433412 / 0.369651
=1.1725

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 - (1144.828 + 0) / 1152.061) / (1 - (1265.753 + 0) / 1272.331)
=0.006278 / 0.00517
=1.2143

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
=1779.529 / 2052.289
=0.8671

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))
=(51.235 / (51.235 + 0)) / (0.654 / (0.654 + 0))
=1 / 1
=1

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 / 1779.529) / (0 / 2052.289)
=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)
=((174.347 + 187.806) / 1152.061) / ((0 + 215.752) / 1272.331)
=0.314352 / 0.169572
=1.8538

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
=(-272.126 - 0 - -290.2) / 1152.061
=0.015688

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.

Copa has a M-score of -2.76 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 -2.76 mean?
Copa (TSE:7689) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.76 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Copa and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Copa ranks #358 out of 976 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is Copa's Beneish M-Score too high?
Copa's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. Based on the distribution chart, Copa ranks #358 out of 976 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Copa has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Copa's Beneish M-Score compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Copa ranks #358 out of 976 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Copa 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Copa and its competitors. Copa's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Copa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Copa (TSE:7689) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円427.23, compared to a current price of 円303.00 — trading 29.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. Copa's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Copa (TSE:7689), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.76 as of Jul. 14, 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 Copa (TSE:7689) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Copa stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円303.00 is trading 29.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円427.23. GuruFocus considers Copa to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7689:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.76
  • GF Value™: 円427.23 vs. price of 円303.00 (29.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7689 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Copa Business Description

Address 2-23-7 Ebisu Minami, Ebisu Park Hills 6th Floor, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0022
Copa Corp Inc is engaged in demonstration sales and wholesale of products, television mail order appearances, online mail order sales, demonstration sales of school courses and temporary staffing, and sales consulting and sales promotion.
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