Sugi Holdings Co (STU:UGI) Beneish M-Score: -2.78 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


STU:UGI Sugi Holdings Co Ltd STU:UGI
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What is Sugi Holdings Co Beneish M-Score?

Sugi Holdings Co STU:UGI -2.41% 95 Beneish M-Score is -2.78 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:UGI with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.87. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 633 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Sugi Holdings Co ranks better than 66.35% 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 -2.78 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STU:UGI' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.78   Med: -2.51   Max: -2.1
Current: -2.78

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sugi Holdings Co was -2.10. The lowest was -2.78. And the median was -2.51.


Sugi Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sugi 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.

Sugi Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Sugi Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.17 -2.63 -2.45 -2.10 -2.78

Sugi Holdings Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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 -2.10 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.78

Sugi Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, Sugi 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.


Sugi Holdings Co Beneish M-Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Sugi Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sugi 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 Sugi 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 * 0.8777+0.528 * 0.9853+0.404 * 1.1242+0.892 * 0.991+0.115 * 0.9273
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.068019-0.327 * 1.1038
=-2.92

* 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 (Feb26) TTM:Last Year (Feb25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €395 Mil.
Revenue was €5,511 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,752 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,697 Mil.
Total Assets was €3,352 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €672 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €110 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,264 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €367 Mil.
Net Income was €245 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €473 Mil.
Total Receivables was €455 Mil.
Revenue was €5,561 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,742 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,561 Mil.
Total Assets was €3,136 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €757 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €113 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,369 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €13 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)
=(395.314 / 5510.867) / (454.527 / 5561.069)
=0.071734 / 0.081734
=0.8777

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)
=(1742.023 / 5561.069) / (1752.009 / 5510.867)
=0.313253 / 0.317919
=0.9853

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 - (1696.859 + 672.419) / 3351.745) / (1 - (1561.109 + 757.123) / 3135.887)
=0.293121 / 0.260741
=1.1242

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
=5510.867 / 5561.069
=0.991

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))
=(113.188 / (113.188 + 757.123)) / (109.69 / (109.69 + 672.419))
=0.130055 / 0.140249
=0.9273

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 / 5510.867) / (0 / 5561.069)
=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)
=((366.503 + 1263.543) / 3351.745) / ((13.073 + 1368.567) / 3135.887)
=0.486328 / 0.44059
=1.1038

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
=(245.354 - 0 - 473.335) / 3351.745
=-0.068019

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.

Sugi Holdings Co has a M-score of -2.92 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 -2.78 mean?
Sugi Holdings Co (STU:UGI) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.78 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sugi Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sugi Holdings Co ranks #213 out of 633 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 33.6%.
Is Sugi Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sugi Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. Based on the distribution chart, Sugi Holdings Co ranks #213 out of 633 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sugi Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sugi Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Sugi Holdings Co ranks #213 out of 633 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Sugi Holdings 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Healthcare Providers & 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 Sugi Holdings Co and its competitors. Sugi Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sugi Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Sugi Holdings Co (STU:UGI) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.78. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.87, compared to a current price of €16.20 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. Sugi Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 4 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 Sugi Holdings Co (STU:UGI), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.78 as of Jun. 26, 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 Sugi Holdings Co (STU:UGI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sugi Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €16.20 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.87.

Key valuation signals for STU:UGI:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.78
  • GF Value™: €17.87 vs. price of €16.20 (9.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Sugi Holdings Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 7649:JapanUGI:Germany
Address 62-1 Shine, Yokone-cho, Aichi Prefecture, Obu, JPN, 474-0011
Sugi Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in drugstore operations and the pharmaceutical dispensing business. Through its subsidiaries, the company is involved in selling pharmaceuticals, health foods, cosmetics, daily essentials, and prescription drugs. It also operates community-based drugstores that support home healthcare in collaboration with local medical professionals. The company also supports regional healthcare facilities and provides at-home nursing services.
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