SGHDY (SG Holdings Co) Beneish M-Score: -2.59 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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SGHDY SG Holdings Co Ltd SGHDY
81 GF Score
Price $9.65
GF Value $13.35
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is SG Holdings Co Beneish M-Score?

SG Holdings Co SGHDY +3.99% 81 Beneish M-Score is -2.59 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates SGHDY with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, SG Holdings Co ranks worse than 50.31% 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 -2.59 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

SGHDY' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.99   Med: -2.59   Max: -2.17
Current: -2.59

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of SG Holdings Co was -2.17. The lowest was -2.99. And the median was -2.59.


SG Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SG 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.

SG Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Chart

SG 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 -2.17 -2.99 -2.41 -2.59 -2.59

SG Holdings Co 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 -2.59 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.59

SGHDY vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, SG 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.


SG Holdings Co Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, SG Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SG 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 SG 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 * 1.0317+0.528 * 0.9394+0.404 * 1.4047+0.892 * 1.0445+0.115 * 0.882
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.053505-0.327 * 1.3123
=-2.65

* 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 $1,442 Mil.
Revenue was $10,365 Mil.
Gross Profit was $1,197 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,417 Mil.
Total Assets was $7,745 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $3,431 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $351 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $2,806 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,014 Mil.
Net Income was $372 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $787 Mil.
Total Receivables was $1,338 Mil.
Revenue was $9,924 Mil.
Gross Profit was $1,076 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,486 Mil.
Total Assets was $6,981 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $3,277 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $292 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,493 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,130 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)
=(1441.846 / 10365.1) / (1338.067 / 9923.942)
=0.139106 / 0.134832
=1.0317

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)
=(1076.295 / 9923.942) / (1196.671 / 10365.1)
=0.108454 / 0.115452
=0.9394

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 - (2416.684 + 3430.702) / 7745.123) / (1 - (2486.052 + 3277.458) / 6981.294)
=0.245023 / 0.174435
=1.4047

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
=10365.1 / 9923.942
=1.0445

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))
=(292.437 / (292.437 + 3277.458)) / (351.254 / (351.254 + 3430.702))
=0.081918 / 0.092876
=0.882

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 / 10365.1) / (0 / 9923.942)
=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)
=((1013.564 + 2806.053) / 7745.123) / ((1130.315 + 1493.356) / 6981.294)
=0.493164 / 0.375814
=1.3123

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
=(372.227 - 0 - 786.626) / 7745.123
=-0.053505

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.

SG Holdings Co has a M-score of -2.65 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 -2.59 mean?
SG Holdings Co (SGHDY) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.59 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on SG Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SG Holdings Co ranks #486 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is SG Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
SG Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. Based on the distribution chart, SG Holdings Co ranks #486 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SG Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SG Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, SG Holdings Co ranks #486 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places SG 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 SG Holdings Co and its competitors. SG Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SG Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SG Holdings Co (SGHDY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.35, compared to a current price of $9.65 — trading 27.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. SG Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 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 SG Holdings Co (SGHDY), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.59 as of Jul. 21, 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 SG Holdings Co (SGHDY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SG Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $9.65 is trading 27.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.35. GuruFocus considers SG Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SGHDY:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.59
  • GF Value™: $13.35 vs. price of $9.65 (27.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs

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


SG Holdings Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 9143:Japan
Address 68 Kamitobatsunoda-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, JPN, 601-8104
SG Holdings Co Ltd provides international freight, logistics, local delivery, international express, and other associated business services. The company operates through three reportable segments: Delivery Business, Logistics Business, and Real Estate Business. The Delivery Business provides courier, mail, international courier, and various transport services. The Logistics Business offers distribution processing, logistics system construction, inventory and center operations, route delivery, international air and sea transport, customs clearance, and low-temperature logistics. The Real Estate Business engages in real estate rental, development, management, and renewable energy supply. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Delivery business segment.
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