Cox Co (TSE:9876) Beneish M-Score: -1.86 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSE:9876 Cox Co Ltd TSE:9876
64 GF Score
Price 円228.00
GF Value 円204.01
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Cox Co Beneish M-Score?

Cox Co TSE:9876 +1.33% 64 Beneish M-Score is -1.86 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9876 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円204.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Cox Co ranks worse than 79.06% 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 -1.86 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:9876' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.29   Med: -2.48   Max: -1.12
Current: -1.86

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Cox Co was -1.12. The lowest was -3.29. And the median was -2.48.


Cox Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cox 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.

Cox Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Cox 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 -1.12 -3.29 -2.68 -2.44 -1.86

Cox 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 -2.68 0.00 -2.44 0.00 -1.86

TSE:9876 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Cox 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.


Cox Co Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cox Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cox 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 Cox 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 * 1.4549+0.528 * 1.0058+0.404 * 1.0623+0.892 * 0.9773+0.115 * 0.9746
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.02986-0.327 * 0.8194
=-1.86

* 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199 Mil.
Revenue was 円14,955 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円9,297 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円8,783 Mil.
Total Assets was 円14,922 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円186 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円94 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,130 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,069 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円623 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円140 Mil.
Revenue was 円15,302 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円9,568 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円8,073 Mil.
Total Assets was 円13,247 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円198 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円96 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,391 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 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)
=(199.331 / 14955.34) / (140.187 / 15302.247)
=0.013328 / 0.009161
=1.4549

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)
=(9568.213 / 15302.247) / (9297.069 / 14955.34)
=0.625282 / 0.621655
=1.0058

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 - (8782.894 + 186.109) / 14922.217) / (1 - (8073.374 + 198.462) / 13247.02)
=0.39895 / 0.37557
=1.0623

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
=14955.34 / 15302.247
=0.9773

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))
=(96.098 / (96.098 + 198.462)) / (93.645 / (93.645 + 186.109))
=0.326243 / 0.334741
=0.9746

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 / 14955.34) / (0 / 15302.247)
=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)
=((0 + 3129.599) / 14922.217) / ((0 + 3390.639) / 13247.02)
=0.209727 / 0.255955
=0.8194

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
=(1068.876 - 0 - 623.293) / 14922.217
=0.02986

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.

Cox Co has a M-score of -1.86 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 -1.86 mean?
Cox Co (TSE:9876) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.86 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Cox Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cox Co ranks #789 out of 998 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 79.1%.
Is Cox Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Cox Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.86. Based on the distribution chart, Cox Co ranks #789 out of 998 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cox Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cox Co's Beneish M-Score compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Cox Co ranks #789 out of 998 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Cox 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Cox Co and its competitors. Cox Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cox Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cox Co (TSE:9876) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円204.01, compared to a current price of 円228.00 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.86. Cox Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Cox Co (TSE:9876), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.86 as of Jul. 15, 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 Cox Co (TSE:9876) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cox Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円228.00 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円204.01. GuruFocus considers Cox Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9876:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.86
  • GF Value™: 円204.01 vs. price of 円228.00 (11.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9876 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cox Co Business Description

Address 1-2-1 Nihonbashi Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0007
Cox Co Ltd is engaged in planning, manufacturing, and sale of men's apparel, ladies' apparel, children's clothing, and miscellaneous good products.
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