HOFJF (House Foods Group) Beneish M-Score: -2.66 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


HOFJF House Foods Group Inc HOFJF
78 GF Score
Price $19.36
GF Value $16.59
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What is House Foods Group Beneish M-Score?

House Foods Group HOFJF 78 Beneish M-Score is -2.66 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates HOFJF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.59. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, House Foods Group ranks better than 62.41% 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 -2.66 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HOFJF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.72   Med: -2.59   Max: -2.38
Current: -2.66

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of House Foods Group was -2.38. The lowest was -2.72. And the median was -2.59.

House Foods Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for House Foods Group'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.

House Foods Group Beneish M-Score Chart

House Foods Group 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 -2.38 -2.47 -2.53 -2.72 -2.66

House Foods Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 -2.72 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.66

HOFJF vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, House Foods Group'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.

House Foods Group Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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House Foods Group 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 House Foods Group 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 * 1.0115+0.528 * 0.9864+0.404 * 0.989+0.892 * 0.944+0.115 * 0.9953
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.039138-0.327 * 1.0098
=-2.72

* 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 $344 Mil.
Revenue was $1,998 Mil.
Gross Profit was $744 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,237 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,756 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $676 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $86 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $409 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $69 Mil.
Net Income was $46 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $154 Mil.
 Total Receivables was $360 Mil.
Revenue was $2,116 Mil.
Gross Profit was $778 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,273 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,919 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $743 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $94 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $423 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $78 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)
=(343.768 / 1997.552) / (360.022 / 2116.081)
=0.172095 / 0.170136
=1.0115

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)
=(777.619 / 2116.081) / (744.196 / 1997.552)
=0.367481 / 0.372554
=0.9864

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 - (1236.991 + 675.644) / 2755.656) / (1 - (1273.347 + 742.646) / 2918.831)
=0.305924 / 0.309315
=0.989

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
=1997.552 / 2116.081
=0.944

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))
=(94.38 / (94.38 + 742.646)) / (86.317 / (86.317 + 675.644))
=0.112756 / 0.113283
=0.9953

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 / 1997.552) / (0 / 2116.081)
=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)
=((69.1 + 408.614) / 2755.656) / ((77.628 + 423.467) / 2918.831)
=0.173358 / 0.171677
=1.0098

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
=(46.382 - 0 - 154.232) / 2755.656
=-0.039138

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.

House Foods Group has a M-score of -2.72 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 -2.66 mean?
House Foods Group (HOFJF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.66 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on House Foods Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, House Foods Group ranks #695 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is House Foods Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
House Foods Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. Based on the distribution chart, House Foods Group ranks #695 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, House Foods Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does House Foods Group's Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, House Foods Group ranks #695 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts House Foods Group 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 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 House Foods Group and its competitors. House Foods Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is House Foods Group stock overvalued right now?
House Foods Group (HOFJF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.66. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.59, compared to a current price of $19.36 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. House Foods Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 House Foods Group (HOFJF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.66 as of Jun. 26, 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 House Foods Group (HOFJF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, House Foods Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $19.36 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.59.

Key valuation signals for HOFJF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.66
  • GF Value™: $16.59 vs. price of $19.36 (16.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 7 warning signs

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

House Foods Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 2810:Japan
Address 6-3 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ward, Tokyo, JPN, 102-8560
House Foods Group Inc is a Japan-based company which produces and sells processed foods including curry roux, and spices. It also diversifies into snacks, instant noodles, and retort pouch products. The company's segments include Spice / Seasoning / Processed Food Business, Health Food Business, International Food Business. The Spice / Seasoning / Processed Food Business contributes to the majority of the company's revenue.
78GF Score

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