Kurogane Kosakusho (TSE:7997) Beneish M-Score: -2.50 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


TSE:7997 Kurogane Kosakusho Ltd TSE:7997
54 GF Score
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GF Value 円720.47
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What is Kurogane Kosakusho Beneish M-Score?

Kurogane Kosakusho TSE:7997 -1.25% 54 Beneish M-Score is -2.50 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7997 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円720.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 416 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Kurogane Kosakusho ranks worse than 56.49% 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 -2.5 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:7997' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.01   Med: -2.59   Max: -1.23
Current: -2.5

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kurogane Kosakusho was -1.23. The lowest was -3.01. And the median was -2.59.


Kurogane Kosakusho Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kurogane Kosakusho'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.

Kurogane Kosakusho Beneish M-Score Chart

Kurogane Kosakusho Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.63 -2.72 -1.23 -2.13 -2.50

Kurogane Kosakusho Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
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 -1.23 0.00 -2.13 0.00 -2.50

TSE:7997 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Kurogane Kosakusho'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.


Kurogane Kosakusho Beneish M-Score vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kurogane Kosakusho's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kurogane Kosakusho 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 Kurogane Kosakusho 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 * 1.0277+0.528 * 0.9046+0.404 * 0.9296+0.892 * 0.8804+0.115 * 0.8512
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1161+4.679 * 0.038214-0.327 * 1.0066
=-2.50

* 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 (Nov25) TTM:Last Year (Nov24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円1,612 Mil.
Revenue was 円6,342 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,505 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円4,755 Mil.
Total Assets was 円8,547 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円2,387 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円157 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円441 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,140 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円400 Mil.
Net Income was 円403 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円76 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,782 Mil.
Revenue was 円7,204 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,547 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円4,138 Mil.
Total Assets was 円8,059 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円2,495 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円138 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円448 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,033 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円346 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)
=(1612.221 / 6342.269) / (1781.943 / 7203.796)
=0.254203 / 0.247362
=1.0277

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)
=(1546.551 / 7203.796) / (1505.172 / 6342.269)
=0.214686 / 0.237324
=0.9046

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 - (4755.144 + 2386.857) / 8546.992) / (1 - (4138.242 + 2495.498) / 8058.823)
=0.164384 / 0.176835
=0.9296

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
=6342.269 / 7203.796
=0.8804

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))
=(138.131 / (138.131 + 2495.498)) / (156.733 / (156.733 + 2386.857))
=0.052449 / 0.061619
=0.8512

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)
=(440.593 / 6342.269) / (448.387 / 7203.796)
=0.069469 / 0.062243
=1.1161

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)
=((400.007 + 2139.851) / 8546.992) / ((346.461 + 2032.712) / 8058.823)
=0.297164 / 0.295226
=1.0066

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
=(403.095 - 0 - 76.48) / 8546.992
=0.038214

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.

Kurogane Kosakusho has a M-score of -2.50 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 -2.50 mean?
Kurogane Kosakusho (TSE:7997) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.50 as of Jul. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kurogane Kosakusho and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kurogane Kosakusho ranks #235 out of 416 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 56.5%.
Is Kurogane Kosakusho's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kurogane Kosakusho's current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. Based on the distribution chart, Kurogane Kosakusho ranks #235 out of 416 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kurogane Kosakusho has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kurogane Kosakusho's Beneish M-Score compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Kurogane Kosakusho ranks #235 out of 416 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kurogane Kosakusho 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Kurogane Kosakusho and its competitors. Kurogane Kosakusho's current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kurogane Kosakusho stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurogane Kosakusho (TSE:7997) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円720.47, compared to a current price of 円1,026.00 — trading 42.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. Kurogane Kosakusho's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 4 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 Kurogane Kosakusho (TSE:7997), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.50 as of Jul. 09, 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 Kurogane Kosakusho (TSE:7997) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurogane Kosakusho stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,026.00 is trading 42.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円720.47. GuruFocus considers Kurogane Kosakusho to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7997:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.50
  • GF Value™: 円720.47 vs. price of 円1,026.00 (42.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7997 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kurogane Kosakusho Business Description

Address No. 24, 4-Bandi 1-chome, Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka, JPN, 550-0013
Kurogane Kosakusho Ltd is a Japan-based furniture manufacturing company. It manufactures office furniture such as writing desks, chairs, delivery boxes, and others. In addition, the company also manufactures air-conditioning equipment and other construction-related facilities.
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