Marui Group Co (STU:MUI) Beneish M-Score: -2.11 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Marui Group Co Beneish M-Score?

Marui Group Co STU:MUI +2.76% 80 Beneish M-Score is -2.11 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:MUI with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.55. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 483 Credit Services companies, Marui Group Co ranks worse than 53.83% 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 -2.11 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STU:MUI' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.61   Med: -2.44   Max: -2.02
Current: -2.11

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Marui Group Co was -2.02. The lowest was -2.61. And the median was -2.44.


Marui Group Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Marui Group 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.

Marui Group Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Marui Group 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 -2.45 -2.43 -2.48 -2.25 -2.11

Marui Group 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 -2.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.11

STU:MUI vs V, MA, AXP: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Marui Group 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.


Marui Group Co Beneish M-Score vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Marui Group Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Marui Group 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 Marui Group 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 * 1.0403+0.528 * 1.0006+0.404 * 0.8706+0.892 * 0.956+0.115 * 0.9158
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9288+4.679 * 0.067357-0.327 * 1.0278
=-2.23

* 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 €4,274 Mil.
Revenue was €1,509 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,321 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €4,547 Mil.
Total Assets was €6,221 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €921 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €86 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €151 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,886 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,918 Mil.
Net Income was €155 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €-264 Mil.
Total Receivables was €4,297 Mil.
Revenue was €1,579 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,382 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €4,577 Mil.
Total Assets was €6,537 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,050 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €89 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €170 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,716 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3,195 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)
=(4273.626 / 1509.211) / (4297.329 / 1578.669)
=2.831696 / 2.722122
=1.0403

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)
=(1382.353 / 1578.669) / (1320.678 / 1509.211)
=0.875645 / 0.875078
=1.0006

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 - (4546.717 + 920.63) / 6221.244) / (1 - (4577.21 + 1049.662) / 6536.739)
=0.121181 / 0.139193
=0.8706

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
=1509.211 / 1578.669
=0.956

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))
=(89.324 / (89.324 + 1049.662)) / (86.226 / (86.226 + 920.63))
=0.078424 / 0.085639
=0.9158

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)
=(151.045 / 1509.211) / (170.103 / 1578.669)
=0.100082 / 0.107751
=0.9288

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)
=((2917.99 + 1886.396) / 6221.244) / ((3195.292 + 1716.267) / 6536.739)
=0.772255 / 0.751378
=1.0278

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
=(155.226 - 0 - -263.818) / 6221.244
=0.067357

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.

Marui Group Co has a M-score of -2.23 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 -2.11 mean?
Marui Group Co (STU:MUI) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.11 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Marui Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Marui Group Co ranks #260 out of 483 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 53.8%.
Is Marui Group Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Marui Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.11. Based on the distribution chart, Marui Group Co ranks #260 out of 483 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Marui Group Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marui Group Co's Beneish M-Score compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Marui Group Co ranks #260 out of 483 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Marui Group 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 Credit Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Credit Services 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 Marui Group Co and its competitors. Marui Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marui Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Marui Group Co (STU:MUI) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.11. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.55, compared to a current price of €14.90 — trading 15.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.11. Marui Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Marui Group Co (STU:MUI), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.11 as of Jun. 25, 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 Marui Group Co (STU:MUI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marui Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €14.90 is trading 15.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.55.

Key valuation signals for STU:MUI:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.11
  • GF Value™: €17.55 vs. price of €14.90 (15.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Marui Group Co Business Description

Address 4-3-2 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 164-8701
Marui Group Co Ltd operates group companies engaged in retail and fintech businesses. It operates through two segments, namely Retailing and Fintech. The Retailing segment is involved in managing commercial property rentals, retail operations for clothing and accessories, space production, advertising, apparel distribution, and the management of buildings and other facilities. The FinTech segment engages in the credit card services, consumer loans, and the rent guarantee businesses; IT systems; and real estate rental. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Fintech segment.
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