Fast Retailing Co (WBO:FASR) Beneish M-Score: -2.70 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Fast Retailing Co Beneish M-Score?

Fast Retailing Co WBO:FASR 90 Beneish M-Score is -2.70 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:FASR with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €127.45. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, Fast Retailing Co ranks better than 59.25% 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 -2.7 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

WBO:FASR' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.15   Med: -2.68   Max: -2.01
Current: -2.7

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Fast Retailing Co was -2.01. The lowest was -3.15. And the median was -2.68.


Fast Retailing Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fast Retailing 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.

Fast Retailing Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Fast Retailing Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.15 -2.41 -2.46 -2.66 -2.57

Fast Retailing Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 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 -2.72 -2.59 -2.57 -2.74 -2.70

WBO:FASR vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Fast Retailing 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.


Fast Retailing Co Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Fast Retailing 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 Fast Retailing 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 * 1.0568+0.528 * 0.9977+0.404 * 0.6337+0.892 * 1.0335+0.115 * 1.0191
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9745+4.679 * -0.072239-0.327 * 0.9414
=-2.86

* 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 €496 Mil.
Revenue was 5604.389 + 5730.264 + 4565.482 + 5060.282 = €20,960 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2966.544 + 3165.262 + 2448.22 + 2777.795 = €11,358 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €16,206 Mil.
Total Assets was €23,449 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €4,714 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €1,284 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €7,727 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €5,040 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,266 Mil.
Net Income was 719.147 + 822.095 + 546.992 + 646.116 = €2,734 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1675.701 + 1069.383 + 893.991 + 789.211 = €4,428 Mil.
Total Receivables was €454 Mil.
Revenue was 5668.646 + 5486.023 + 4572.297 + 4554.715 = €20,282 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2959.431 + 2987.991 + 2443.839 + 2573.956 = €10,965 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €14,914 Mil.
Total Assets was €23,619 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €4,685 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €1,308 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €7,672 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €5,568 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,250 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)
=(495.611 / 20960.417) / (453.786 / 20281.681)
=0.023645 / 0.022374
=1.0568

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)
=(10965.217 / 20281.681) / (11357.821 / 20960.417)
=0.540646 / 0.54187
=0.9977

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 - (16206.269 + 4713.65) / 23449.089) / (1 - (14914.159 + 4684.702) / 23619.051)
=0.107858 / 0.17021
=0.6337

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
=20960.417 / 20281.681
=1.0335

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))
=(1307.531 / (1307.531 + 4684.702)) / (1284.206 / (1284.206 + 4713.65))
=0.218204 / 0.214111
=1.0191

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)
=(7726.823 / 20960.417) / (7672.395 / 20281.681)
=0.368639 / 0.378292
=0.9745

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)
=((2266.417 + 5040.275) / 23449.089) / ((2250.038 + 5567.77) / 23619.051)
=0.311598 / 0.330996
=0.9414

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
=(2734.35 - 0 - 4428.286) / 23449.089
=-0.072239

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.

Fast Retailing Co has a M-score of -2.86 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 -2.70 mean?
Fast Retailing Co (WBO:FASR) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.70 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Fast Retailing Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fast Retailing Co ranks #443 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 40.8%.
Is Fast Retailing Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Fast Retailing Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. Based on the distribution chart, Fast Retailing Co ranks #443 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fast Retailing Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fast Retailing Co's Beneish M-Score compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Fast Retailing Co ranks #443 out of 1087 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Fast Retailing 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 Fast Retailing Co and its competitors. Fast Retailing Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fast Retailing Co stock overvalued right now?
Fast Retailing Co (WBO:FASR) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.70. The stock's GF Value™ is €127.45, compared to a current price of €190.00 — trading 49.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. Fast Retailing Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 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 Fast Retailing Co (WBO:FASR), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.70 as of Jun. 25, 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 Fast Retailing Co (WBO:FASR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fast Retailing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €190.00 is trading 49.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €127.45.

Key valuation signals for WBO:FASR:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.70
  • GF Value™: €127.45 vs. price of €190.00 (49.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Fast Retailing Co Business Description

Address 10717-1 Sayama, Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi, JPN, 754-0894
Fast Retailing is Japan's largest apparel company. It operates casualwear retail chain Uniqlo, known for its high-quality functional apparel at reasonable prices. Fast Retailing is in charge of product design and sales and outsources almost all of its production to factories in places including China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and India. It is ranked the second-largest apparel company by sales globally in 2024 per Euromonitor, thanks to the expansion of Uniqlo International. As of February 2025, it ran 3,616 stores globally. Other brands in its portfolio include GU and acquired brands like Theory, Comptoir des Cotonniers, and Princesse tam.tam. The Yanai family owned a 40.86% stake in the firm as of July 2025.
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