Heiwa (STU:HWC) Beneish M-Score: -2.49 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


STU:HWC Heiwa Corp STU:HWC
67 GF Score
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GF Value €21.18
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What is Heiwa Beneish M-Score?

Heiwa STU:HWC -0.93% 67 Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:HWC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.18. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 824 Travel & Leisure companies, Heiwa ranks worse than 62.14% 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 -2.49 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STU:HWC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.81   Med: -2.62   Max: -1.34
Current: -2.49

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Heiwa was -1.34. The lowest was -2.81. And the median was -2.62.


Heiwa Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Heiwa'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.

Heiwa Beneish M-Score Chart

Heiwa 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 -2.81 -2.59 -2.16 -1.34 -2.49

Heiwa 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 -1.34 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.49

STU:HWC vs AS, HAS, LTH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Heiwa'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.


Heiwa Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

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

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


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Heiwa 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 Heiwa 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 * 0.5238+0.528 * 1.0866+0.404 * 0.6849+0.892 * 1.5543+0.115 * 0.3719
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.027387-0.327 * 0.9305
=-2.68

* 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 €63 Mil.
Revenue was €1,407 Mil.
Gross Profit was €466 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €598 Mil.
Total Assets was €5,874 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €4,135 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €168 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €602 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3,012 Mil.
Net Income was €64 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €225 Mil.
Total Receivables was €78 Mil.
Revenue was €905 Mil.
Gross Profit was €326 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €855 Mil.
Total Assets was €6,526 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €3,820 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €56 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €691 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3,624 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)
=(63.462 / 1406.975) / (77.949 / 905.2)
=0.045105 / 0.086112
=0.5238

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)
=(325.735 / 905.2) / (465.935 / 1406.975)
=0.359849 / 0.331161
=1.0866

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 - (598.043 + 4134.927) / 5874.007) / (1 - (855.183 + 3819.711) / 6525.854)
=0.194252 / 0.283635
=0.6849

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
=1406.975 / 905.2
=1.5543

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))
=(56.26 / (56.26 + 3819.711)) / (167.944 / (167.944 + 4134.927))
=0.014515 / 0.039031
=0.3719

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 / 1406.975) / (0 / 905.2)
=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)
=((3011.956 + 602.377) / 5874.007) / ((3624.053 + 691.378) / 6525.854)
=0.61531 / 0.661282
=0.9305

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
=(63.767 - 0 - 224.641) / 5874.007
=-0.027387

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.

Heiwa has a M-score of -2.68 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 -2.49 mean?
Heiwa (STU:HWC) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.49 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Heiwa and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Heiwa ranks #512 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 62.1%.
Is Heiwa's Beneish M-Score too high?
Heiwa's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Based on the distribution chart, Heiwa ranks #512 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Heiwa has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heiwa's Beneish M-Score compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Heiwa ranks #512 out of 824 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Heiwa 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 Heiwa and its competitors. Heiwa's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heiwa stock overvalued right now?
Heiwa (STU:HWC) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.49. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.18, compared to a current price of €10.70 — trading 49.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Heiwa's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 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 Heiwa (STU:HWC), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jun. 27, 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 Heiwa (STU:HWC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heiwa stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €10.70 is trading 49.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €21.18.

Key valuation signals for STU:HWC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.49
  • GF Value™: €21.18 vs. price of €10.70 (49.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Heiwa Business Description

Other Exchanges 6412:Japan
Address 1 Chome-16-1 Higashiueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 110-0015
Heiwa Corp is a gambling company involved in the manufacturing and sales of pachinko and pachislot machines. The company operates in two business segments: game machines and golf. The game machine business develops pachinko machines, a gambling device with pinball-like characteristics, which are sold to pachinko parlors throughout Japan. Pachinko parlors allow users to purchase small steel balls, which are utilized in pachinko machines under the objective of winning more balls, which can then be exchanged for prizes. Pachislot machines, which are a similar gambling device with characteristics of pachinko and slot machines, are developed in a similar manner. The company's golf segment operates a number of golf courses. Heiwa generates the vast majority of its revenue in Japan.
67GF Score

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