HYKUF (Hyakugo Bank) Beneish M-Score: -2.16 (As of Aug. 06, 2026)

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What is Hyakugo Bank Beneish M-Score?

Hyakugo Bank HYKUF +18.87% 56 Beneish M-Score is -2.16 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates HYKUF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.07. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,393 Banks companies, Hyakugo Bank ranks worse than 83.7% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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 -2.16 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HYKUF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.21   Med: -2.48   Max: -1.88
Current: -2.16

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hyakugo Bank was -1.88. The lowest was -3.21. And the median was -2.48.

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Hyakugo Bank 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 Hyakugo Bank 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+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.0002+0.892 * 1.203+0.115 * 0.9445
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8596+4.679 * -0.000278-0.327 * 0.8353
=-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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $0.0 Mil.
Revenue was $835.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was $835.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was $48,087.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $276.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $25.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $286.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $2,972.2 Mil.
Net Income was $169.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $182.5 Mil.
 Total Receivables was $0.0 Mil.
Revenue was $694.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was $694.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was $49,868.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $299.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $25.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $277.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $3,690.2 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)
=(0 / 835.554) / (0 / 694.57)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(694.57 / 694.57) / (835.554 / 835.554)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (0 + 276.943) / 48087.189) / (1 - (0 + 299.448) / 49868.105)
=0.994241 / 0.993995
=1.0002

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
=835.554 / 694.57
=1.203

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))
=(25.856 / (25.856 + 299.448)) / (25.447 / (25.447 + 276.943))
=0.079483 / 0.084153
=0.9445

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)
=(286.893 / 835.554) / (277.436 / 694.57)
=0.343357 / 0.399436
=0.8596

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)
=((2972.151 + 0) / 48087.189) / ((3690.211 + 0) / 49868.105)
=0.061808 / 0.073999
=0.8353

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
=(169.136 - 0 - 182.521) / 48087.189
=-0.000278

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.

Hyakugo Bank 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 -2.16 mean?
Hyakugo Bank (HYKUF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.16 as of Aug. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hyakugo Bank and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hyakugo Bank ranks #1166 out of 1393 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is Hyakugo Bank's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hyakugo Bank's current Beneish M-Score is -2.16. Based on the distribution chart, Hyakugo Bank ranks #1166 out of 1393 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hyakugo Bank has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hyakugo Bank's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Hyakugo Bank ranks #1166 out of 1393 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hyakugo Bank 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 Banks company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Banks 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 Hyakugo Bank and its competitors. Hyakugo Bank's current Beneish M-Score is -2.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hyakugo Bank stock overvalued right now?
Hyakugo Bank (HYKUF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.16. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.07, compared to a current price of $4.70 — trading 127.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.16. Hyakugo Bank's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 5 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 Hyakugo Bank (HYKUF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.16 as of Aug. 06, 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 Hyakugo Bank (HYKUF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyakugo Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.70 is trading 127.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.07.

Key valuation signals for HYKUF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.16
  • GF Value™: $2.07 vs. price of $4.70 (127.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Hyakugo Bank Business Description

Other Exchanges 8368:Japan
Address 21-27, Iwata, Tsu, Mie, JPN, 514-8666
Hyakugo Bank Ltd is a Japanese bank that operates primarily in the Mie and Aichi prefectures. The bank's earning assets are just over half in loans and bills discounted and just under half in securities. Its loan portfolio is a diverse mix of loans to individuals, consumers, and small and medium-size companies. Housing loans dominate most loans made to consumers. Most outstanding loans to small and medium-size companies are in the manufacturing, real estate, wholesale and retail, government, financial services, and construction industries. Nearly all of the loans are made in the region the bank operates in. The bank's deposit base mostly originates from individuals.
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