Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co (SSE:9085) Beneish M-Score: -2.32 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


SSE:9085 Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co Ltd SSE:9085
55 GF Score
Price 円6,040.00
GF Value 円3,930.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co Beneish M-Score?

Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co SSE:9085 -0.98% 55 Beneish M-Score is -2.32 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates SSE:9085 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,930.41 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 823 Travel & Leisure companies, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co ranks worse than 73.15% 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 -2.32 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

SSE:9085' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.75   Med: -2.91   Max: -2.32
Current: -2.32

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co was -2.32. The lowest was -4.75. And the median was -2.91.


Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hokkaido Chuo Bus 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.

Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Hokkaido Chuo Bus 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 -3.75 -2.90 -2.91 -2.76 -2.32

Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co Semi-Annual Data
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 -2.91 0.00 -2.76 0.00 -2.32

SSE:9085 vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Hokkaido Chuo Bus 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.


Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Hokkaido Chuo Bus 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 Hokkaido Chuo Bus 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 * 1.2605+0.528 * 0.928+0.404 * 1.2086+0.892 * 1.0665+0.115 * 1.043
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.012804-0.327 * 1.4004
=-2.32

* 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5,900 Mil.
Revenue was 円38,384 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円6,800 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円21,266 Mil.
Total Assets was 円46,725 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円20,159 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,567 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円7,057 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,805 Mil.
Net Income was 円2,781 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円3,379 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円4,388 Mil.
Revenue was 円35,990 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円5,916 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円17,852 Mil.
Total Assets was 円39,514 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円17,954 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,460 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円5,138 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円818 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)
=(5899.752 / 38384.449) / (4388.376 / 35990.133)
=0.153702 / 0.121933
=1.2605

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)
=(5916.419 / 35990.133) / (6799.548 / 38384.449)
=0.16439 / 0.177143
=0.928

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 - (21265.808 + 20159.265) / 46725.01) / (1 - (17851.777 + 17953.954) / 39514.31)
=0.113428 / 0.093854
=1.2086

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
=38384.449 / 35990.133
=1.0665

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))
=(1460.473 / (1460.473 + 17953.954)) / (1567.076 / (1567.076 + 20159.265))
=0.075226 / 0.072128
=1.043

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 / 38384.449) / (0 / 35990.133)
=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)
=((2805.297 + 7056.826) / 46725.01) / ((817.878 + 5137.528) / 39514.31)
=0.211067 / 0.150715
=1.4004

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
=(2780.793 - 0 - 3379.05) / 46725.01
=-0.012804

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.

Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co has a M-score of -2.32 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 -2.32 mean?
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co (SSE:9085) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.32 as of Jun. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co ranks #602 out of 823 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 73.1%.
Is Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. Based on the distribution chart, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co ranks #602 out of 823 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's Beneish M-Score compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co ranks #602 out of 823 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hokkaido Chuo Bus 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co and its competitors. Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co (SSE:9085) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,930.41, compared to a current price of 円6,040.00 — trading 53.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100. 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 Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co (SSE:9085), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.32 as of Jun. 30, 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 Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co (SSE:9085) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円6,040.00 is trading 53.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,930.41. GuruFocus considers Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SSE:9085:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.32
  • GF Value™: 円3,930.41 vs. price of 円6,040.00 (53.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the SSE:9085 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co Business Description

Address 1-8-6, Ironai, Otaru, JPN, 047-8601
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co Ltd provides general passenger and business charter travel services in Japan. It offers intercity express bus, sightseeing bus tours, city bus, and charter bus services.
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