Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) Beneish M-Score: -3.03 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSE:1384 Hokuryo Co Ltd TSE:1384
70 GF Score
Price 円2,036.00
GF Value 円1,469.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Hokuryo Co Beneish M-Score?

Hokuryo Co TSE:1384 -0.20% 70 Beneish M-Score is -3.03 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:1384 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,469.92 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hokuryo Co ranks better than 83.83% 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 -3.03 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:1384' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.19   Med: -2.82   Max: -1.03
Current: -3.03

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hokuryo Co was -1.03. The lowest was -3.19. And the median was -2.82.


Hokuryo Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hokuryo 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.

Hokuryo Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Hokuryo Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.09 -2.43 -3.18 -2.65 -3.03

Hokuryo Co Semi-Annual Data
Feb16 Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 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 Premium Member Only -3.18 0.00 -2.65 0.00 -3.03

TSE:1384 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Hokuryo 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.


Hokuryo Co Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hokuryo Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hokuryo 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 Hokuryo 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 * 0.9305+0.528 * 0.6148+0.404 * 0.917+0.892 * 1.1913+0.115 * 1.0249
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.912+4.679 * -0.095077-0.327 * 0.9631
=-3.03

* 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2,360 Mil.
Revenue was 円23,107 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円7,381 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円10,139 Mil.
Total Assets was 円23,402 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円12,020 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,165 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,206 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円4,642 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円859 Mil.
Net Income was 円3,862 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円6,087 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,129 Mil.
Revenue was 円19,397 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,809 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円6,795 Mil.
Total Assets was 円19,216 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円11,308 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,126 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,110 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,555 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,135 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)
=(2360 / 23107) / (2129 / 19397)
=0.102134 / 0.109759
=0.9305

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)
=(3809 / 19397) / (7381 / 23107)
=0.196371 / 0.319427
=0.6148

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 - (10139 + 12020) / 23402) / (1 - (6795 + 11308) / 19216)
=0.053115 / 0.05792
=0.917

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
=23107 / 19397
=1.1913

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))
=(1126 / (1126 + 11308)) / (1165 / (1165 + 12020))
=0.090558 / 0.088358
=1.0249

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)
=(1206 / 23107) / (1110 / 19397)
=0.052192 / 0.057225
=0.912

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)
=((859 + 4642) / 23402) / ((1135 + 3555) / 19216)
=0.235065 / 0.244067
=0.9631

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
=(3862 - 0 - 6087) / 23402
=-0.095077

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.

Hokuryo Co has a M-score of -3.03 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 -3.03 mean?
Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.03 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hokuryo Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokuryo Co ranks #299 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 16.2%.
Is Hokuryo Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hokuryo Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.03. Based on the distribution chart, Hokuryo Co ranks #299 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hokuryo Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokuryo Co's Beneish M-Score compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hokuryo Co ranks #299 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hokuryo Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Hokuryo Co and its competitors. Hokuryo Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokuryo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,469.92, compared to a current price of 円2,036.00 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.03. Hokuryo Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100. 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 Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.03 as of Jul. 15, 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 Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuryo Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,036.00 is trading 38.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,469.92. GuruFocus considers Hokuryo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1384:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.03
  • GF Value™: 円1,469.92 vs. price of 円2,036.00 (38.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1384 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hokuryo Co Business Description

Address 6-15 Chuo 2-jo 3-chome, Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo, JPN, 003-0012
Hokuryo Co Ltd is a livestock company engaged in the production and sale of eggs, processed eggs, and meat products in Japan. It offers broiler, pork, beef, and ham sausage products. It produces and sells eggs for household, hotel, restaurant, bread, and cake consumption.
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