Hodl1 (TSE:2345) Beneish M-Score: 71.86 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)

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TSE:2345 Hodl1 Inc TSE:2345
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Price 円105.00
GF Value 円11.97
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What is Hodl1 Beneish M-Score?

Hodl1 TSE:2345 -0.94% 38 Beneish M-Score is 71.86 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2345 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of 円11.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,631 Software companies, Hodl1 ranks worse than 99.62% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score 71.86 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hodl1's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:2345' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.27   Med: -1.83   Max: 71.86
Current: 71.86

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hodl1 was 71.86. The lowest was -9.27. And the median was -1.83.


Hodl1 Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hodl1'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.

Hodl1 Beneish M-Score Chart

Hodl1 Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Dec17 Dec18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.69 1.26 -9.27 -7.13 71.86

Hodl1 Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 0.00 -7.13 0.00 71.86 0.00

TSE:2345 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Hodl1'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.


Hodl1 Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Hodl1's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hodl1's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Hodl1 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 Hodl1 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 * 70.1409+0.528 * 0.4256+0.404 * 47.7966+0.892 * 0.0165+0.115 * 0.7673
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 6.2458+4.679 * -1.351957-0.327 * 0.1967
=71.86

* 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 (Oct25) TTM:Last Year (Oct24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円116.84 Mil.
Revenue was 円26.55 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円24.68 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円237.33 Mil.
Total Assets was 円533.39 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円0.00 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円0.25 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円87.08 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円102.77 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0.00 Mil.
Net Income was 円-1,366.53 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-645.41 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円101.23 Mil.
Revenue was 円1,613.43 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円638.38 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円85,470.77 Mil.
Total Assets was 円86,538.16 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円62.42 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円205.85 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円847.29 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円83,447.85 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,303.00 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)
=(116.837 / 26.55) / (101.227 / 1613.43)
=4.40064 / 0.06274
=70.1409

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)
=(638.376 / 1613.43) / (24.68 / 26.55)
=0.395664 / 0.929567
=0.4256

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 - (237.325 + 0) / 533.389) / (1 - (85470.772 + 62.42) / 86538.161)
=0.555062 / 0.011613
=47.7966

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
=26.55 / 1613.43
=0.0165

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))
=(205.853 / (205.853 + 62.42)) / (0.249 / (0.249 + 0))
=0.767327 / 1
=0.7673

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)
=(87.083 / 26.55) / (847.292 / 1613.43)
=3.279962 / 0.52515
=6.2458

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)
=((0 + 102.772) / 533.389) / ((1303 + 83447.854) / 86538.161)
=0.192677 / 0.979347
=0.1967

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
=(-1366.529 - 0 - -645.41) / 533.389
=-1.351957

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.

Hodl1 has a M-score of 71.86 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 71.86 mean?
Hodl1 (TSE:2345) has a Beneish M-Score of 71.86 as of Jul. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hodl1 and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hodl1 ranks #2621 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 99.6%.
Is Hodl1's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hodl1's current Beneish M-Score is 71.86. Based on the distribution chart, Hodl1 ranks #2621 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hodl1 has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hodl1's Beneish M-Score compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Hodl1 ranks #2621 out of 2631 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hodl1 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Hodl1 and its competitors. Hodl1's current Beneish M-Score is 71.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hodl1 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hodl1 (TSE:2345) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円11.97, compared to a current price of 円105.00 — trading 777.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 71.86. Hodl1's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 7 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 Hodl1 (TSE:2345), the current Beneish M-Score is 71.86 as of Jul. 13, 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 Hodl1 (TSE:2345) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hodl1 stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円105.00 is trading 777.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円11.97. GuruFocus considers Hodl1 to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2345:

  • Beneish M-Score: 71.86
  • GF Value™: 円11.97 vs. price of 円105.00 (777.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2345 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hodl1 Business Description

Address 2-12-1 Minamiaoyama, Miyakoya Building, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107-0062
Hodl1 Inc, formerly Kushim Inc is engaged in the development and sales of LMS (learning management system) and e-learning content. It is developing collaboration for blockchain technology.
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