Itoham Yonekyu Holdings (TSE:2296) Beneish M-Score: -2.38 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:2296 Itoham Yonekyu Holdings Inc TSE:2296
69 GF Score
Price 円4,855.00
GF Value 円4,660.11
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Itoham Yonekyu Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Itoham Yonekyu Holdings TSE:2296 +0.41% 69 Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2296 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,660.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,851 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Itoham Yonekyu Holdings ranks worse than 60.89% 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 -2.38 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:2296' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.84   Med: -2.49   Max: -2.24
Current: -2.38

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Itoham Yonekyu Holdings was -2.24. The lowest was -2.84. And the median was -2.49.


Itoham Yonekyu Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Itoham Yonekyu Holdings'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.

Itoham Yonekyu Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Itoham Yonekyu Holdings 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 -2.40 -2.24 -2.45 -2.53 -2.38

Itoham Yonekyu Holdings 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 -2.53 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.38

TSE:2296 vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Itoham Yonekyu Holdings'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.


Itoham Yonekyu Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Itoham Yonekyu Holdings 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 Itoham Yonekyu Holdings 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 * 1.0037+0.528 * 0.9859+0.404 * 1.0157+0.892 * 1.0835+0.115 * 1.0548
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.012506-0.327 * 1.1423
=-2.38

* 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112,258 Mil.
Revenue was 円1,071,381 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円146,478 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円311,427 Mil.
Total Assets was 円524,726 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円121,875 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円15,295 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円181,418 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円32,802 Mil.
Net Income was 円20,225 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円13,663 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円103,223 Mil.
Revenue was 円988,771 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円133,272 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円277,227 Mil.
Total Assets was 円467,009 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円109,668 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円14,617 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円144,439 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円22,468 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)
=(112258 / 1071381) / (103223 / 988771)
=0.104779 / 0.104395
=1.0037

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)
=(133272 / 988771) / (146478 / 1071381)
=0.134786 / 0.136719
=0.9859

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 - (311427 + 121875) / 524726) / (1 - (277227 + 109668) / 467009)
=0.174232 / 0.171547
=1.0157

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
=1071381 / 988771
=1.0835

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))
=(14617 / (14617 + 109668)) / (15295 / (15295 + 121875))
=0.117609 / 0.111504
=1.0548

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 / 1071381) / (0 / 988771)
=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)
=((32802 + 181418) / 524726) / ((22468 + 144439) / 467009)
=0.408251 / 0.357396
=1.1423

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
=(20225 - 0 - 13663) / 524726
=0.012506

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.

Itoham Yonekyu Holdings has a M-score of -2.38 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 -2.38 mean?
Itoham Yonekyu Holdings (TSE:2296) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.38 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Itoham Yonekyu Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Itoham Yonekyu Holdings ranks #1127 out of 1851 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is Itoham Yonekyu Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Itoham Yonekyu Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Based on the distribution chart, Itoham Yonekyu Holdings ranks #1127 out of 1851 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Itoham Yonekyu Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Itoham Yonekyu Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Itoham Yonekyu Holdings ranks #1127 out of 1851 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Itoham Yonekyu Holdings 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 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 Itoham Yonekyu Holdings and its competitors. Itoham Yonekyu Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Itoham Yonekyu Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Itoham Yonekyu Holdings (TSE:2296) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,660.11, compared to a current price of 円4,855.00 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Itoham Yonekyu Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Itoham Yonekyu Holdings (TSE:2296), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Jul. 14, 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 Itoham Yonekyu Holdings (TSE:2296) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Itoham Yonekyu Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,855.00 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,660.11. GuruFocus considers Itoham Yonekyu Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2296:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.38
  • GF Value™: 円4,660.11 vs. price of 円4,855.00 (4.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2296 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Itoham Yonekyu Holdings Business Description

Address 1-6-21 Mita, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, JPN
Itoham Yonekyu Holdings Inc is a holding company operating in the food industry. The company through its subsidiaries engages in the manufacture and sale of processed meat products, processing, and sale of meat products and manufacture and sale of processed/precooked food products. Its meat products include ham, sausages, meatballs, and other processed meat products.
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