Fujiya Co (TSE:2211) Beneish M-Score: -2.53 (As of Jul. 24, 2026)

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TSE:2211 Fujiya Co Ltd TSE:2211
53 GF Score
Price 円2,435.00
GF Value 円2,962.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Fujiya Co Beneish M-Score?

Fujiya Co TSE:2211 -0.37% 53 Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2211 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,962.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,851 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Fujiya Co ranks better than 50.84% 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 -2.53 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:2211' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.86   Med: -2.62   Max: -1.75
Current: -2.53

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Fujiya Co was -1.75. The lowest was -2.86. And the median was -2.62.


Fujiya Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fujiya 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.

Fujiya Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Fujiya Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
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Fujiya Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:2211 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Fujiya 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.


Fujiya Co Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Fujiya 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 Fujiya 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 * 1.0222+0.528 * 1.0218+0.404 * 1.0346+0.892 * 1.087+0.115 * 1.0329
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.016434-0.327 * 1.3174
=-2.53

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円19,580 Mil.
Revenue was 円119,558 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円38,778 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円42,920 Mil.
Total Assets was 円106,366 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円47,445 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円5,645 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円23,123 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円15,629 Mil.
Net Income was 円2,031 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円3,779 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円17,621 Mil.
Revenue was 円109,984 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円36,450 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円35,406 Mil.
Total Assets was 円90,466 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円41,906 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円5,170 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円24,455 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円564 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)
=(19580 / 119558) / (17621 / 109984)
=0.16377 / 0.160214
=1.0222

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)
=(36450 / 109984) / (38778 / 119558)
=0.331412 / 0.324345
=1.0218

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 - (42920 + 47445) / 106366) / (1 - (35406 + 41906) / 90466)
=0.150433 / 0.145403
=1.0346

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
=119558 / 109984
=1.087

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))
=(5170 / (5170 + 41906)) / (5645 / (5645 + 47445))
=0.109822 / 0.106329
=1.0329

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 / 119558) / (0 / 109984)
=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)
=((15629 + 23123) / 106366) / ((564 + 24455) / 90466)
=0.364327 / 0.276557
=1.3174

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
=(2031 - 0 - 3779) / 106366
=-0.016434

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.

Fujiya Co has a M-score of -2.53 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 -2.53 mean?
Fujiya Co (TSE:2211) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.53 as of Jul. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Fujiya Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fujiya Co ranks #910 out of 1851 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Fujiya Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Fujiya Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Based on the distribution chart, Fujiya Co ranks #910 out of 1851 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fujiya Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fujiya Co's Beneish M-Score compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Fujiya Co ranks #910 out of 1851 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Fujiya 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 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 Fujiya Co and its competitors. Fujiya Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fujiya Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fujiya Co (TSE:2211) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,962.56, compared to a current price of 円2,435.00 — trading 17.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Fujiya Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 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 Fujiya Co (TSE:2211), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jul. 24, 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 Fujiya Co (TSE:2211) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fujiya Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,435.00 is trading 17.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,962.56. GuruFocus considers Fujiya Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2211:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.53
  • GF Value™: 円2,962.56 vs. price of 円2,435.00 (17.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2211 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fujiya Co Business Description

Address 2-15-6 Otsuka Nissei Otowa building, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 112-0012
Fujiya Co Ltd is a Japan-based company involved in the Western Style confectionery business. It is involved in the manufacture and sale of cakes, chocolates, candies, biscuits, drinks, dairy and other products. In addition, it is also engaged in the wholesale business of can, PET bottle, chilled beverage, and others. Further, the group handles supermarkets and confectionery for convenience stores. Geographically, the activities are carried out through the region of Japan and it derives majority of the revenue from the sale of products.
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