Izutsuya Co (TSE:8260) Beneish M-Score: -2.61 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSE:8260 Izutsuya Co Ltd TSE:8260
62 GF Score
Price 円376.00
GF Value 円403.14
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Izutsuya Co Beneish M-Score?

Izutsuya Co TSE:8260 -2.08% 62 Beneish M-Score is -2.61 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8260 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円403.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, Izutsuya Co ranks better than 53.54% 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 -2.61 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:8260' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.77   Med: -2.54   Max: -1.91
Current: -2.61

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Izutsuya Co was -1.91. The lowest was -2.77. And the median was -2.54.


Izutsuya Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Izutsuya 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.

Izutsuya Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Izutsuya 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 -2.51 -1.91 -2.54 -2.43 -2.61

Izutsuya 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 -2.54 0.00 -2.43 0.00 -2.61

TSE:8260 vs DDS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Izutsuya 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.


Izutsuya Co Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Izutsuya 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 Izutsuya 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 * 1.0652+0.528 * 1.0002+0.404 * 0.9951+0.892 * 0.9605+0.115 * 0.9339
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0693+4.679 * -0.030925-0.327 * 0.9734
=-2.61

* 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1,899 Mil.
Revenue was 円21,283 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円10,730 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円6,958 Mil.
Total Assets was 円43,330 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円31,897 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,431 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,177 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円24,767 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,478 Mil.
Net Income was 円491 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,831 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,856 Mil.
Revenue was 円22,158 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円11,173 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円7,056 Mil.
Total Assets was 円44,495 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円32,821 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,371 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,146 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円24,772 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,914 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)
=(1899 / 21283) / (1856 / 22158)
=0.089226 / 0.083762
=1.0652

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)
=(11173 / 22158) / (10730 / 21283)
=0.504242 / 0.504158
=1.0002

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 - (6958 + 31897) / 43330) / (1 - (7056 + 32821) / 44495)
=0.103277 / 0.103787
=0.9951

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
=21283 / 22158
=0.9605

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))
=(1371 / (1371 + 32821)) / (1431 / (1431 + 31897))
=0.040097 / 0.042937
=0.9339

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)
=(1177 / 21283) / (1146 / 22158)
=0.055302 / 0.051719
=1.0693

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)
=((1478 + 24767) / 43330) / ((2914 + 24772) / 44495)
=0.6057 / 0.622227
=0.9734

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
=(491 - 0 - 1831) / 43330
=-0.030925

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.

Izutsuya Co has a M-score of -2.61 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 -2.61 mean?
Izutsuya Co (TSE:8260) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.61 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Izutsuya Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Izutsuya Co ranks #505 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is Izutsuya Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Izutsuya Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. Based on the distribution chart, Izutsuya Co ranks #505 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Izutsuya Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Izutsuya Co's Beneish M-Score compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Izutsuya Co ranks #505 out of 1087 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Izutsuya 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 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 Izutsuya Co and its competitors. Izutsuya Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Izutsuya Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Izutsuya Co (TSE:8260) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円403.14, compared to a current price of 円376.00 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. Izutsuya Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 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 Izutsuya Co (TSE:8260), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.61 as of Jun. 26, 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 Izutsuya Co (TSE:8260) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Izutsuya Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円376.00 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円403.14. GuruFocus considers Izutsuya Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8260:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.61
  • GF Value™: 円403.14 vs. price of 円376.00 (6.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8260 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Izutsuya Co Business Description

Address No. 1 Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, JPN
Izutsuya Co Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the operation of department stores.
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