Higashimaru Co (FSE:2058) Beneish M-Score: -3.00 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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FSE:2058 Higashimaru Co Ltd FSE:2058
57 GF Score
Price 円991.00
GF Value 円1,012.11
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Higashimaru Co Beneish M-Score?

Higashimaru Co FSE:2058 -1.39% 57 Beneish M-Score is -3.00 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates FSE:2058 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,012.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,851 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Higashimaru Co ranks better than 82.87% 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 -3 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FSE:2058' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3   Med: -2.63   Max: -2.29
Current: -3

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Higashimaru Co was -2.29. The lowest was -3.00. And the median was -2.63.


Higashimaru Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Higashimaru 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.

Higashimaru Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Higashimaru Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.64 -2.29 -2.36 -2.71 -3.00

Higashimaru Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 -2.36 0.00 -2.71 0.00 -3.00

FSE:2058 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Higashimaru 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.


Higashimaru Co Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Higashimaru Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Higashimaru 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 Higashimaru 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 * 1.0111+0.528 * 0.852+0.404 * 1.6707+0.892 * 0.9438+0.115 * 0.6835
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0067+4.679 * -0.135378-0.327 * 1.007
=-3.00

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円1,858 Mil.
Revenue was 円13,332 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,745 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円6,129 Mil.
Total Assets was 円12,129 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,899 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円462 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円609 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円4,513 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,866 Mil.
Net Income was 円-713 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円929 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,947 Mil.
Revenue was 円14,126 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,478 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円6,756 Mil.
Total Assets was 円14,226 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円5,995 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円468 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円641 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円5,413 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,182 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)
=(1858 / 13332) / (1947 / 14126)
=0.139364 / 0.137831
=1.0111

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)
=(2478 / 14126) / (2745 / 13332)
=0.175421 / 0.205896
=0.852

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 - (6129 + 3899) / 12129) / (1 - (6756 + 5995) / 14226)
=0.173221 / 0.103683
=1.6707

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
=13332 / 14126
=0.9438

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))
=(468 / (468 + 5995)) / (462 / (462 + 3899))
=0.072412 / 0.105939
=0.6835

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)
=(609 / 13332) / (641 / 14126)
=0.04568 / 0.045377
=1.0067

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)
=((2866 + 4513) / 12129) / ((3182 + 5413) / 14226)
=0.608377 / 0.604175
=1.007

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
=(-713 - 0 - 929) / 12129
=-0.135378

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.

Higashimaru Co has a M-score of -3.00 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 -3.00 mean?
Higashimaru Co (FSE:2058) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.00 as of Jul. 20, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Higashimaru Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Higashimaru Co ranks #317 out of 1851 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 17.1%.
Is Higashimaru Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Higashimaru Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.00. Based on the distribution chart, Higashimaru Co ranks #317 out of 1851 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Higashimaru Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Higashimaru Co's Beneish M-Score compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Higashimaru Co ranks #317 out of 1851 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Higashimaru Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Higashimaru Co and its competitors. Higashimaru Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Higashimaru Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Higashimaru Co (FSE:2058) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,012.11, compared to a current price of 円991.00 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.00. Higashimaru Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 4 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 Higashimaru Co (FSE:2058), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.00 as of Jul. 20, 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 Higashimaru Co (FSE:2058) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Higashimaru Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円991.00 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,012.11. GuruFocus considers Higashimaru Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FSE:2058:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.00
  • GF Value™: 円1,012.11 vs. price of 円991.00 (2.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:2058 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Higashimaru Co Business Description

Address 20 Inokakura, Ijuin-cho, Hioki-shi, Kagoshima, JPN, 899-2594
Higashimaru Co Ltd produces, sells and exports food products. It has a fisheries business and food business. Its fisheries business engaged in the production and sale of yellowtail feeds and mixed feeds for various fish farms. The company offers formula feeds for fish culture and also provides instant noodles, noodle dishes, noodle soups, wheat noodles, snacks, and fruit juices, among others.
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