Kosaido Holdings Co (TSE:7868) Beneish M-Score: -3.94 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


TSE:7868 Kosaido Holdings Co Ltd TSE:7868
66 GF Score
Price 円558.00
GF Value 円518.55
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Kosaido Holdings Co Beneish M-Score?

Kosaido Holdings Co TSE:7868 +1.64% 66 Beneish M-Score is -3.94 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7868 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円518.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,021 Business Services companies, Kosaido Holdings Co ranks better than 94.61% 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 -3.94 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:7868' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.94   Med: -2.67   Max: -0.93
Current: -3.94

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kosaido Holdings Co was -0.93. The lowest was -3.94. And the median was -2.67.


Kosaido Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kosaido Holdings 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.

Kosaido Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Kosaido Holdings 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 -2.33 -2.67 -2.46 -0.93 -3.94

Kosaido Holdings 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 -0.93 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.94

TSE:7868 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Kosaido Holdings 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.


Kosaido Holdings Co Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Kosaido Holdings 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 Kosaido Holdings 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 * 0.3512+0.528 * 1.1064+0.404 * 1.2496+0.892 * 0.9459+0.115 * 1.1261
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.223911-0.327 * 0.8004
=-3.94

* 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6,606 Mil.
Revenue was 円36,228 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円13,804 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円30,120 Mil.
Total Assets was 円71,966 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円37,156 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,794 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円10,132 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円10,531 Mil.
Net Income was 円4,738 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円20,852 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円19,886 Mil.
Revenue was 円38,302 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円16,147 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円38,021 Mil.
Total Assets was 円77,257 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円35,207 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,926 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円16,234 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円11,481 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)
=(6606 / 36228) / (19886 / 38302)
=0.182345 / 0.51919
=0.3512

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)
=(16147 / 38302) / (13804 / 36228)
=0.421571 / 0.381031
=1.1064

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 - (30120 + 37156) / 71966) / (1 - (38021 + 35207) / 77257)
=0.06517 / 0.052151
=1.2496

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
=36228 / 38302
=0.9459

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))
=(1926 / (1926 + 35207)) / (1794 / (1794 + 37156))
=0.051868 / 0.046059
=1.1261

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 / 36228) / (0 / 38302)
=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)
=((10531 + 10132) / 71966) / ((11481 + 16234) / 77257)
=0.287122 / 0.358738
=0.8004

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
=(4738 - 0 - 20852) / 71966
=-0.223911

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.

Kosaido Holdings Co has a M-score of -3.94 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 -3.94 mean?
Kosaido Holdings Co (TSE:7868) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.94 as of Jul. 12, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kosaido Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kosaido Holdings Co ranks #55 out of 1021 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is Kosaido Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kosaido Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.94. Based on the distribution chart, Kosaido Holdings Co ranks #55 out of 1021 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kosaido Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kosaido Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Kosaido Holdings Co ranks #55 out of 1021 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kosaido Holdings Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Kosaido Holdings Co and its competitors. Kosaido Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kosaido Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kosaido Holdings Co (TSE:7868) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円518.55, compared to a current price of 円558.00 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.94. Kosaido Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Kosaido Holdings Co (TSE:7868), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.94 as of Jul. 12, 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 Kosaido Holdings Co (TSE:7868) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kosaido Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円558.00 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円518.55. GuruFocus considers Kosaido Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7868:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.94
  • GF Value™: 円518.55 vs. price of 円558.00 (7.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7868 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kosaido Holdings Co Business Description

Address 1-2-3 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Seavans S Building, 13th Floor, Tokyo, JPN, 105-8318
Kosaido Holdings Co Ltd operates in three business areas. The Information solution business includes Offset printing, Newspaper printing, Digital printing, Package printing, Digital solution, Campaign solution, Eco business, Exhibition business, and BPO service. The Human resources service business includes Recruiting media, Recruiting media agency, Free paper rack agency, Published an environmental information magazine, Temporary staffing, Recruitment, Overseas human resources service, Human resource development/education/training, RPO / recruitment outsourcing, HR Tech Service. The Ending related business includes Crematorium management and ceremonial hall provision, Funeral DX Crematorium management contract business, and Senior-related business.
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