Soop Co (XKRX:067160) Beneish M-Score: -2.41 (As of Sep. 17, 2026)

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XKRX:067160 Soop Co Ltd XKRX:067160
83 GF Score
Price ₩36,850.00
GF Value ₩99,274.52
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Soop Co Beneish M-Score?

Soop Co XKRX:067160 -0.54% 83 Beneish M-Score is -2.41 as of Sep. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKRX:067160 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩99,274.52 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 532 Interactive Media companies, Soop Co ranks worse than 64.29% 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 -2.41 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKRX:067160' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.16   Med: -2.75   Max: -2.07
Current: -2.41

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Soop Co was -2.07. The lowest was -3.16. And the median was -2.75.


Soop Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Soop 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.

Soop Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Soop 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 -3.14 -3.19 -2.60 -2.85 -2.05

Soop Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -2.48 -2.16 -2.14 -2.05 -2.35

XKRX:067160 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Soop 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.


Soop Co Beneish M-Score vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Soop Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Soop 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 Soop 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 * 0.9558+0.528 * 1.1289+0.404 * 0.9625+0.892 * 1.0464+0.115 * 0.9843
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8655+4.679 * 0.014391-0.327 * 0.9091
=-2.31

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ₩186,025 Mil.
Revenue was 103839.406 + 106017.903 + 116172.849 + 125861.86 = ₩451,892 Mil.
Gross Profit was 66565.597 + 70643.55 + 79532.251 + 90448.96 = ₩307,190 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₩700,715 Mil.
Total Assets was ₩843,786 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₩56,079 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₩23,816 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₩183,172 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₩335,681 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₩3,000 Mil.
Net Income was 8559.62 + 22367.69 + 27879.774 + 28924.391 = ₩87,731 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₩0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -13247.599 + 5781.502 + 43479.901 + 39575.133 = ₩75,589 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₩186,008 Mil.
Revenue was 116883.434 + 107652.122 + 101719.112 + 105608.462 = ₩431,863 Mil.
Gross Profit was 79878.965 + 102058.103 + 72361.396 + 77107.402 = ₩331,406 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₩675,867 Mil.
Total Assets was ₩817,037 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₩53,648 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₩22,277 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₩202,246 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₩360,698 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₩20 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)
=(186024.893 / 451892.019) / (186008.273 / 431863.131)
=0.411658 / 0.430711
=0.9558

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)
=(331405.867 / 431863.131) / (307190.359 / 451892.019)
=0.767386 / 0.679787
=1.1289

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 - (700714.671 + 56078.834) / 843786.277) / (1 - (675867.01 + 53648.481) / 817036.831)
=0.103098 / 0.10712
=0.9625

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
=451892.019 / 431863.131
=1.0464

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))
=(22276.729 / (22276.729 + 53648.481)) / (23816.031 / (23816.031 + 56078.834))
=0.293404 / 0.298092
=0.9843

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)
=(183171.71 / 451892.019) / (202246.236 / 431863.131)
=0.405344 / 0.468311
=0.8655

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)
=((3000 + 335681.268) / 843786.277) / ((19.92 + 360697.8) / 817036.831)
=0.401383 / 0.441495
=0.9091

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
=(87731.474 - 0 - 75588.937) / 843786.277
=0.014391

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.

Soop Co has a M-score of -2.31 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 -2.41 mean?
Soop Co (XKRX:067160) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.41 as of Sep. 17, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Soop Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Soop Co ranks #342 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 64.3%.
Is Soop Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Soop Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.41. Based on the distribution chart, Soop Co ranks #342 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Soop Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soop Co's Beneish M-Score compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Soop Co ranks #342 out of 532 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Soop 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Interactive Media 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 Soop Co and its competitors. Soop Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Soop Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soop Co (XKRX:067160) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩99,274.52, compared to a current price of ₩36,850.00 — trading 62.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.41. Soop Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 Soop Co (XKRX:067160), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.41 as of Sep. 17, 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 Soop Co (XKRX:067160) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soop Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₩36,850.00 is trading 62.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩99,274.52. GuruFocus considers Soop Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:067160:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.41
  • GF Value™: ₩99,274.52 vs. price of ₩36,850.00 (62.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:067160 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Soop Co Business Description

Address 15 Pangyo-ro 228beon-gil, Building 2, Complex 1, Pangyo Seven Venture Valley, Bundang-gu, Gyeonggi-do, Seongnam-si, KOR, 13487
Soop Co Ltd is engaged in offering Internet-based services around the social media platform AfreecaTV. It offers digital media storage, streaming, downloading, video-on-demand, and advertising services. Through AfreecaTV, it is not only providing fun and emotion but also a new entertainment culture. Anyone from anywhere can easily live stream in real-time without the use of any special equipment aside from PC and mobile devices.
83GF Score

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