Open House Group Co (FRA:O4H) Beneish M-Score: -2.15 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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FRA:O4H Open House Group Co Ltd FRA:O4H
81 GF Score
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What is Open House Group Co Beneish M-Score?

Open House Group Co FRA:O4H -0.89% 81 Beneish M-Score is -2.15 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:O4H with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.69. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,683 Real Estate companies, Open House Group Co ranks worse than 62.75% 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 -2.15 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:O4H' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.48   Med: -1.92   Max: -0.89
Current: -2.15

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Open House Group Co was -0.89. The lowest was -2.48. And the median was -1.92.


Open House Group Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Open House Group 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.

Open House Group Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Open House Group Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.48 -2.00 -1.89 -1.89 -2.15

Open House Group Co Quarterly Data
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Open House Group Co Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Open House Group 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.


Open House Group Co Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Open House Group Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Open House Group 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 Open House Group 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 * 1.076+0.528 * 0.8776+0.404 * 1.1912+0.892 * 0.9429+0.115 * 1.0724
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.050382-0.327 * 1.0634
=-2.23

* 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 (Sep25) TTM:Last Year (Sep24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €534 Mil.
Revenue was €7,701 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,401 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €7,565 Mil.
Total Assets was €8,136 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €176 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €12 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €2,379 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,642 Mil.
Net Income was €580 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €170 Mil.
Total Receivables was €527 Mil.
Revenue was €8,167 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,304 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €7,554 Mil.
Total Assets was €8,081 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €197 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €14 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €2,198 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,491 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)
=(534.411 / 7700.855) / (526.769 / 8167.464)
=0.069396 / 0.064496
=1.076

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)
=(1304.141 / 8167.464) / (1401.151 / 7700.855)
=0.159675 / 0.181947
=0.8776

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 - (7564.558 + 176.418) / 8136.083) / (1 - (7554.461 + 196.777) / 8080.663)
=0.048562 / 0.040767
=1.1912

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
=7700.855 / 8167.464
=0.9429

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))
=(14.219 / (14.219 + 196.777)) / (11.83 / (11.83 + 176.418))
=0.06739 / 0.062843
=1.0724

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 / 7700.855) / (0 / 8167.464)
=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)
=((2641.534 + 2379.261) / 8136.083) / ((2491.153 + 2198.126) / 8080.663)
=0.617102 / 0.580309
=1.0634

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
=(580.07 - 0 - 170.155) / 8136.083
=0.050382

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.

Open House Group Co has a M-score of -2.23 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 -2.15 mean?
Open House Group Co (FRA:O4H) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.15 as of Jul. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Open House Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Open House Group Co ranks #1056 out of 1683 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is Open House Group Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Open House Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. Based on the distribution chart, Open House Group Co ranks #1056 out of 1683 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Open House Group Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Open House Group Co's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Open House Group Co ranks #1056 out of 1683 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Open House Group 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 Real Estate company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Real Estate 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 Open House Group Co and its competitors. Open House Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Open House Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Open House Group Co (FRA:O4H) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.15. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.69, compared to a current price of €44.40 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. Open House Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Open House Group Co (FRA:O4H), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.15 as of Jul. 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 Open House Group Co (FRA:O4H) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Open House Group Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €44.40 is trading 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €37.69.

Key valuation signals for FRA:O4H:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.15
  • GF Value™: €37.69 vs. price of €44.40 (17.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:O4H stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Open House Group Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 3288:Japan
Address 2-7-2 Marunouchi, JP TOWER 20th & 21st Floor, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-7020
Open House Group Co Ltd is principally engaged in real estate businesses, including real estate brokerage, single-family home development and sales, condominium development and sales, real estate investment, real estate financing, and other related services. The company comprises five operating segments: Detached House Related Business, Income-Generating Real Estate Business, Other, and Presance Corporation. The single-family homes segment delivers approximately half of group revenue, and the property resale segment contributes to the majority of its revenue. Open House's sales centers are mainly located in Tokyo and surrounding areas.
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