Morito Co (TSE:9837) Beneish M-Score: -2.35 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:9837 Morito Co Ltd TSE:9837
88 GF Score
Price 円1,767.00
GF Value 円1,856.90
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Morito Co Beneish M-Score?

Morito Co TSE:9837 -0.34% 88 Beneish M-Score is -2.35 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9837 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,856.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,083 Retail - Cyclical companies, Morito Co ranks worse than 65.84% 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 -2.35 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:9837' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.78   Med: -2.61   Max: -2.27
Current: -2.35

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Morito Co was -2.27. The lowest was -2.78. And the median was -2.61.


Morito Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Morito 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.

Morito Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Morito Co 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 -2.71 -2.33 -2.72 -2.77 -2.35

Morito Co 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 -2.72 0.00 -2.77 0.00 -2.35

TSE:9837 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Morito 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.


Morito Co Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Morito 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 Morito 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 * 1.0028+0.528 * 0.9527+0.404 * 1.2305+0.892 * 1.1716+0.115 * 0.9901
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2715+4.679 * -0.001404-0.327 * 1.1218
=-2.35

* 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9,249 Mil.
Revenue was 円56,867 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円17,387 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円31,001 Mil.
Total Assets was 円55,499 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円10,641 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,391 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円3,570 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円10,217 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,350 Mil.
Net Income was 円2,917 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円2,995 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円7,872 Mil.
Revenue was 円48,537 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円14,138 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円32,050 Mil.
Total Assets was 円52,477 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円9,779 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,264 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円2,396 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円8,887 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円863 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)
=(9249.151 / 56867.188) / (7872.397 / 48537.182)
=0.162645 / 0.162193
=1.0028

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)
=(14138.261 / 48537.182) / (17387.423 / 56867.188)
=0.291287 / 0.305755
=0.9527

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 - (31001.429 + 10640.68) / 55498.893) / (1 - (32049.501 + 9779.012) / 52476.739)
=0.249677 / 0.202913
=1.2305

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
=56867.188 / 48537.182
=1.1716

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))
=(1264.004 / (1264.004 + 9779.012)) / (1390.922 / (1390.922 + 10640.68))
=0.114462 / 0.115606
=0.9901

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)
=(3569.694 / 56867.188) / (2396.251 / 48537.182)
=0.062772 / 0.049369
=1.2715

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)
=((1349.947 + 10217.336) / 55498.893) / ((863.278 + 8886.731) / 52476.739)
=0.208424 / 0.185797
=1.1218

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
=(2916.86 - 0 - 2994.796) / 55498.893
=-0.001404

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.

Morito Co has a M-score of -2.35 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 -2.35 mean?
Morito Co (TSE:9837) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.35 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Morito Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Morito Co ranks #713 out of 1083 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 65.8%.
Is Morito Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Morito Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.35. Based on the distribution chart, Morito Co ranks #713 out of 1083 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Morito Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Morito Co's Beneish M-Score compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Morito Co ranks #713 out of 1083 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Morito 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 Morito Co and its competitors. Morito Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Morito Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Morito Co (TSE:9837) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,856.90, compared to a current price of 円1,767.00 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.35. Morito Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Morito Co (TSE:9837), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.35 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 Morito Co (TSE:9837) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Morito Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,767.00 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,856.90. GuruFocus considers Morito Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9837:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.35
  • GF Value™: 円1,856.90 vs. price of 円1,767.00 (4.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9837 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Morito Co Business Description

Address 1-5-4 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-Ku, Tokyo, JPN, 541-0054
Morito Co Ltd produces and supplies parts such as eyelets, snap fasteners, buckles, tape, and shoe uppers to all sorts of brands. It also designs and produces apparel, bags, and other products. The company supplies a host of products to a wide range of markets, including braces, supports, school supplies, and straps, in addition to footwear-related products such as insoles. It also specializes in supply of parts for automobile, railway, and aircraft interiors.
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