ACOLF (And ST HD Co) Beneish M-Score: -2.63 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


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What is And ST HD Co Beneish M-Score?

And ST HD Co ACOLF 90 Beneish M-Score is -2.63 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates ACOLF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.85. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, And ST HD Co ranks better than 58.68% 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 -2.63 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ACOLF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.17   Med: -2.61   Max: -2.27
Current: -2.63

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of And ST HD Co was -2.27. The lowest was -3.17. And the median was -2.61.


And ST HD Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for And ST HD 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.

And ST HD Co Beneish M-Score Chart

And ST HD 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 -2.27 -2.53 -2.56 -2.88 -2.63

And ST HD Co Quarterly Data
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ACOLF vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, And ST HD 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.


And ST HD Co Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

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

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


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And ST HD 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 And ST HD 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 * 1.0588+0.528 * 1.0019+0.404 * 1.4372+0.892 * 1.0147+0.115 * 0.6207
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.04+4.679 * -0.079234-0.327 * 0.9804
=-2.65

* 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 $103 Mil.
Revenue was $1,962 Mil.
Gross Profit was $1,071 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $501 Mil.
Total Assets was $901 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $159 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $86 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $59 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $325 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $31 Mil.
Net Income was $61 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $133 Mil.
Total Receivables was $96 Mil.
Revenue was $1,934 Mil.
Gross Profit was $1,057 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $443 Mil.
Total Assets was $878 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $272 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $76 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $56 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $311 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $43 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)
=(102.971 / 1962.269) / (95.842 / 1933.806)
=0.052475 / 0.049561
=1.0588

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)
=(1057.467 / 1933.806) / (1070.963 / 1962.269)
=0.546832 / 0.545778
=1.0019

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 - (500.601 + 159.425) / 900.623) / (1 - (443.177 + 271.773) / 878.186)
=0.267145 / 0.185879
=1.4372

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
=1962.269 / 1933.806
=1.0147

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))
=(75.793 / (75.793 + 271.773)) / (86.343 / (86.343 + 159.425))
=0.218068 / 0.351319
=0.6207

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)
=(59.277 / 1962.269) / (56.171 / 1933.806)
=0.030208 / 0.029047
=1.04

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)
=((30.819 + 324.561) / 900.623) / ((42.851 + 310.606) / 878.186)
=0.394594 / 0.402485
=0.9804

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
=(61.237 - 0 - 132.597) / 900.623
=-0.079234

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.

And ST HD Co has a M-score of -2.65 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 -2.63 mean?
And ST HD Co (ACOLF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.63 as of Jul. 12, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on And ST HD Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, And ST HD Co ranks #412 out of 997 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is And ST HD Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
And ST HD Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. Based on the distribution chart, And ST HD Co ranks #412 out of 997 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, And ST HD Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does And ST HD Co's Beneish M-Score compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, And ST HD Co ranks #412 out of 997 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts And ST HD 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 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 And ST HD Co and its competitors. And ST HD Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is And ST HD Co stock overvalued right now?
And ST HD Co (ACOLF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.63. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.85, compared to a current price of $25.16 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. And ST HD Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 6 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 And ST HD Co (ACOLF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.63 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 And ST HD Co (ACOLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, And ST HD Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $25.16 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.85.

Key valuation signals for ACOLF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.63
  • GF Value™: $24.85 vs. price of $25.16 (1.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 6 warning signs

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


And ST HD Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 2685:Japan
Address 2-21-1, Shibuya, 27th Floor, Shibuya Hikarie, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-6610
And ST HD Co Ltd is a fashion company engaged in the planning and sale of apparel and related products. Its segments include: Apparel and Sundries Related Business, and Others (Food and Beverage Business). It maintains a portfolio of diverse brands to suit each customer's changing preferences and lifestyle.
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