Maruhachi Holdings Co (NGO:3504) Beneish M-Score: -2.41 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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NGO:3504 Maruhachi Holdings Co Ltd NGO:3504
61 GF Score
Price 円1,358.00
GF Value 円907.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Maruhachi Holdings Co Beneish M-Score?

Maruhachi Holdings Co NGO:3504 +1.80% 61 Beneish M-Score is -2.41 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates NGO:3504 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円907.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 416 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Maruhachi Holdings Co ranks worse than 63.94% 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 -2.41 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NGO:3504' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.06   Med: -2.45   Max: -1.74
Current: -2.41

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Maruhachi Holdings Co was -1.74. The lowest was -3.06. And the median was -2.45.


Maruhachi Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Maruhachi Holdings 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.

Maruhachi Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Maruhachi Holdings 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 -2.74 -2.25 -2.43 -2.47 -2.41

Maruhachi Holdings 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 -2.43 0.00 -2.47 0.00 -2.41

NGO:3504 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Maruhachi Holdings 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.


Maruhachi Holdings Co Beneish M-Score vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Maruhachi Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Maruhachi Holdings 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 Maruhachi Holdings 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 * 0.9793+0.528 * 1.0056+0.404 * 1.0172+0.892 * 0.9957+0.115 * 0.9885
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.026874-0.327 * 1.1302
=-2.41

* 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2,237 Mil.
Revenue was 円11,837 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円7,793 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円33,931 Mil.
Total Assets was 円79,025 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円18,218 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円550 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,854 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円14,850 Mil.
Net Income was 円3,706 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,582 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,294 Mil.
Revenue was 円11,888 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円7,870 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円29,507 Mil.
Total Assets was 円72,029 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円18,439 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円550 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円10,733 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円4,350 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)
=(2236.617 / 11836.912) / (2293.639 / 11887.814)
=0.188953 / 0.19294
=0.9793

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)
=(7870.01 / 11887.814) / (7792.988 / 11836.912)
=0.662023 / 0.658363
=1.0056

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 - (33931.272 + 18217.85) / 79025.316) / (1 - (29507.263 + 18439.472) / 72028.728)
=0.340096 / 0.334339
=1.0172

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
=11836.912 / 11887.814
=0.9957

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))
=(549.892 / (549.892 + 18439.472)) / (549.791 / (549.791 + 18217.85))
=0.028958 / 0.029295
=0.9885

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 / 11836.912) / (0 / 11887.814)
=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)
=((14850 + 3853.64) / 79025.316) / ((4350 + 10733.303) / 72028.728)
=0.236679 / 0.209407
=1.1302

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
=(3705.749 - 0 - 1582.054) / 79025.316
=0.026874

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.

Maruhachi Holdings Co has a M-score of -2.41 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.41 mean?
Maruhachi Holdings Co (NGO:3504) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.41 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Maruhachi Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Maruhachi Holdings Co ranks #266 out of 416 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is Maruhachi Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Maruhachi Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.41. Based on the distribution chart, Maruhachi Holdings Co ranks #266 out of 416 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Maruhachi Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maruhachi Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Maruhachi Holdings Co ranks #266 out of 416 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Maruhachi Holdings 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Maruhachi Holdings Co and its competitors. Maruhachi Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maruhachi Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maruhachi Holdings Co (NGO:3504) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円907.67, compared to a current price of 円1,358.00 — trading 49.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.41. Maruhachi Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Maruhachi Holdings Co (NGO:3504), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.41 as of Jul. 14, 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 Maruhachi Holdings Co (NGO:3504) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maruhachi Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,358.00 is trading 49.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円907.67. GuruFocus considers Maruhachi Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NGO:3504:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.41
  • GF Value™: 円907.67 vs. price of 円1,358.00 (49.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:3504 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Maruhachi Holdings Co Business Description

Address Kohoku 3-8-12 8th Floor, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama, Yubinbango, Yokohama, JPN, 222-0033
Maruhachi Holdings Co Ltd manufactures and sells bedding products including bedding feathers, wool bedding, & fur bedding; and also offers curtains. It is also engaged in real estate leasing business.
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Price
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