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 -2.76 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hokuyu Lucky Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
SSE:2747'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.76 Med: -2.59 Max: -2.39
Current: -2.76
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hokuyu Lucky Co was -2.39. The lowest was -2.76. And the median was -2.59.
Hokuyu Lucky Co Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Hokuyu Lucky Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hokuyu Lucky 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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Hokuyu Lucky 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.
Hokuyu Lucky Co Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hokuyu Lucky Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hokuyu Lucky Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Hokuyu Lucky 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 * 1.0162
+
0.528 * 1.0041
+
0.404 * 1.1184
+
0.892 * 1.0077
+
0.115 * 0.9106
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9969
+
4.679 * -0.076563
-
0.327 * 0.9468
=
-2.76
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(561.565 / (561.565 + 11238.909))
/
(624.905 / (624.905 + 11332.564))
=
0.047588
/
0.052261
=
0.9106
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
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
=
(108.349 - 0
-
1439.389)
/
17385.007
=
-0.076563
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.
Hokuyu Lucky Co has a M-score of -2.76 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Hokuyu Lucky Co (SSE:2747) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.76 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hokuyu Lucky Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokuyu Lucky Co ranks #102 out of 291 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is Hokuyu Lucky Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hokuyu Lucky Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. Based on the distribution chart, Hokuyu Lucky Co ranks #102 out of 291 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hokuyu Lucky Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokuyu Lucky Co's Beneish M-Score compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Hokuyu Lucky Co ranks #102 out of 291 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Hokuyu Lucky Co 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Hokuyu Lucky Co and its competitors. Hokuyu Lucky Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokuyu Lucky Co stock overvalued right now?
Hokuyu Lucky Co (SSE:2747) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.76. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,078.70, compared to a current price of 円3,085.00 — trading 0.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. Hokuyu Lucky Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Hokuyu Lucky Co (SSE:2747), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.76 as of Jun. 28, 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 Hokuyu Lucky Co (SSE:2747) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuyu Lucky Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,085.00 is trading 0.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,078.70.
Key valuation signals for SSE:2747:
Beneish M-Score: -2.76
GF Value™: 円3,078.70 vs. price of 円3,085.00 (0.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SSE:2747 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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