Housefreedom Co (FSE:8996) Beneish M-Score: -2.34 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


FSE:8996 Housefreedom Co Ltd FSE:8996
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Price 円860.00
GF Value 円734.44
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What is Housefreedom Co Beneish M-Score?

Housefreedom Co FSE:8996 18 Beneish M-Score is -2.34 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates FSE:8996 with a GF Score™ of 18/100 and a GF Value™ of 円734.44. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,685 Real Estate companies, Housefreedom Co ranks worse than 51.39% 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 -2.34 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FSE:8996' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.33   Med: -2.46   Max: -1.48
Current: -2.34

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Housefreedom Co was -1.48. The lowest was -3.33. And the median was -2.46.


Housefreedom Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Housefreedom 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.

Housefreedom Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Housefreedom 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 -1.48 -2.58 -2.21 -2.71 -2.34

Housefreedom Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FSE:8996 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Housefreedom 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.


Housefreedom Co Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

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

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


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Housefreedom 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 Housefreedom 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 * 1.0864+0.528 * 1.0117+0.404 * 0.7281+0.892 * 1.1684+0.115 * 1.0194
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.001088-0.327 * 0.9779
=-2.34

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円13 Mil.
Revenue was 円16,928 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円5,038 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円12,916 Mil.
Total Assets was 円17,007 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,823 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円127 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円6,648 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円6,451 Mil.
Net Income was 円659 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円640 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円11 Mil.
Revenue was 円14,488 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円4,362 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円11,975 Mil.
Total Assets was 円16,110 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,788 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円128 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円5,721 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円6,967 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)
=(13.412 / 16928.018) / (10.563 / 14488.455)
=0.000792 / 0.000729
=1.0864

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)
=(4362.178 / 14488.455) / (5037.67 / 16928.018)
=0.30108 / 0.297594
=1.0117

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 - (12916.476 + 3823.115) / 17006.576) / (1 - (11974.99 + 3787.737) / 16110.091)
=0.015699 / 0.021562
=0.7281

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
=16928.018 / 14488.455
=1.1684

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))
=(128.381 / (128.381 + 3787.737)) / (127.031 / (127.031 + 3823.115))
=0.032783 / 0.032159
=1.0194

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 / 16928.018) / (0 / 14488.455)
=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)
=((6451.477 + 6647.979) / 17006.576) / ((6967.43 + 5721.385) / 16110.091)
=0.770258 / 0.787631
=0.9779

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
=(658.806 - 0 - 640.302) / 17006.576
=0.001088

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.

Housefreedom Co has a M-score of -2.34 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 -2.34 mean?
Housefreedom Co (FSE:8996) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.34 as of Jul. 12, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Housefreedom Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Housefreedom Co ranks #866 out of 1685 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 51.4%.
Is Housefreedom Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Housefreedom Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.34. Based on the distribution chart, Housefreedom Co ranks #866 out of 1685 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Housefreedom Co has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Housefreedom Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Housefreedom Co ranks #866 out of 1685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Housefreedom 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 Housefreedom Co and its competitors. Housefreedom Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Housefreedom Co stock overvalued right now?
Housefreedom Co (FSE:8996) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.34. The stock's GF Value™ is 円734.44, compared to a current price of 円860.00 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.34. Housefreedom Co's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 Housefreedom Co (FSE:8996), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.34 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 Housefreedom Co (FSE:8996) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Housefreedom Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円860.00 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円734.44.

Key valuation signals for FSE:8996:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.34
  • GF Value™: 円734.44 vs. price of 円860.00 (17.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 18/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:8996 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Housefreedom Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 8996:Japan
Address 2-13-10 Ueda, Osaka prefecture, Matsubara, JPN, 580-0016
Housefreedom Co Ltd engaged in the real estate business. The company is involved in the sale of newly built detached houses and construction contract works. Its real estate brokerage services provide advice on transactions such as sale, purchase, and replacement of the house in the position of wanting to sell and buying. It also engaged in the damage insurance agency business, real estate leasing business, and nursing care business. The reportable segments are the five business segments: Real estate brokerage business; , New house sales; Construction contracting; Non-life insurance agency; and Real Estate Rental Business.
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