Wagokoro Co (TSE:9271) Beneish M-Score: -2.11 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


TSE:9271 Wagokoro Co Ltd TSE:9271
63 GF Score
Price 円1,016.00
GF Value 円590.83
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Wagokoro Co Beneish M-Score?

Wagokoro Co TSE:9271 +4.21% 63 Beneish M-Score is -2.11 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9271 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円590.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,083 Retail - Cyclical companies, Wagokoro Co ranks worse than 75.72% 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 -2.11 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:9271' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.52   Med: -2.11   Max: -0.01
Current: -2.11

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Wagokoro Co was -0.01. The lowest was -7.52. And the median was -2.11.


Wagokoro Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wagokoro 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.

Wagokoro Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Wagokoro Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.84 -1.94 -0.01 -0.85 -2.11

Wagokoro Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:9271 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Wagokoro 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.


Wagokoro Co Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Wagokoro 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 Wagokoro 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 * 0.398+0.528 * 0.9655+0.404 * 1.6687+0.892 * 1.3288+0.115 * 1.0224
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.051826-0.327 * 0.5854
=-2.11

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円118 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,784 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,957 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,071 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,866 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円480 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円26 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円437 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円154 Mil.
Net Income was 円707 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円610 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円224 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,095 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,422 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円841 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,275 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円305 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円17 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円612 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円78 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)
=(118.273 / 2783.84) / (223.661 / 2094.946)
=0.042486 / 0.106762
=0.398

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)
=(1422.118 / 2094.946) / (1957.196 / 2783.84)
=0.678833 / 0.703056
=0.9655

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 - (1071.128 + 479.872) / 1865.862) / (1 - (841.05 + 305.435) / 1275.465)
=0.168749 / 0.101124
=1.6687

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
=2783.84 / 2094.946
=1.3288

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))
=(16.878 / (16.878 + 305.435)) / (25.906 / (25.906 + 479.872))
=0.052365 / 0.05122
=1.0224

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 / 2783.84) / (0 / 2094.946)
=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)
=((153.762 + 436.791) / 1865.862) / ((77.938 + 611.6) / 1275.465)
=0.316504 / 0.540617
=0.5854

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
=(706.854 - 0 - 610.154) / 1865.862
=0.051826

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.

Wagokoro Co has a M-score of -2.11 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 -2.11 mean?
Wagokoro Co (TSE:9271) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.11 as of Jul. 12, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Wagokoro Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wagokoro Co ranks #820 out of 1083 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 75.7%.
Is Wagokoro Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Wagokoro Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.11. Based on the distribution chart, Wagokoro Co ranks #820 out of 1083 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Wagokoro Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wagokoro Co's Beneish M-Score compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Wagokoro Co ranks #820 out of 1083 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Wagokoro 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 Wagokoro Co and its competitors. Wagokoro Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wagokoro Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wagokoro Co (TSE:9271) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円590.83, compared to a current price of 円1,016.00 — trading 72% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.11. Wagokoro Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Wagokoro Co (TSE:9271), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.11 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 Wagokoro Co (TSE:9271) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wagokoro Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,016.00 is trading 72% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円590.83. GuruFocus considers Wagokoro Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9271:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.11
  • GF Value™: 円590.83 vs. price of 円1,016.00 (72% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9271 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wagokoro Co Business Description

Address 3-20-12 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 151-0051
Wagokoro Co Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the production and sale of Japanese traditional merchandise. The company provides accessories such as Kanzashi, Japanese umbrella, Yukata, and others.
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