Human Holdings Co (TSE:2415) Beneish M-Score: -2.61 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:2415 Human Holdings Co Ltd TSE:2415
75 GF Score
Price 円1,533.00
GF Value 円1,602.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Human Holdings Co Beneish M-Score?

Human Holdings Co TSE:2415 -2.73% 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.61 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2415 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,602.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 239 Education companies, Human Holdings Co ranks better than 50.21% 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 -2.61 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:2415' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.67   Med: -2.56   Max: -2.3
Current: -2.61

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Human Holdings Co was -2.30. The lowest was -2.67. And the median was -2.56.


Human Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Human 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.

Human Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Human Holdings Co 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 -2.46 -2.55 -2.67 -2.30 -2.61

Human Holdings Co 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 -2.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.61

TSE:2415 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Human 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.


Human Holdings Co Beneish M-Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Human Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Human 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 Human 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 * 0.9829+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 0.9059+0.892 * 1.022+0.115 * 0.9105
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.02044-0.327 * 0.9677
=-2.61

* 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11,884 Mil.
Revenue was 円102,539 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円26,350 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円43,532 Mil.
Total Assets was 円52,146 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,058 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円995 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円24,481 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円6,496 Mil.
Net Income was 円2,217 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円3,283 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円11,830 Mil.
Revenue was 円100,329 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円25,782 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円41,590 Mil.
Total Assets was 円50,744 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,185 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円917 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円24,419 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円6,731 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)
=(11884.15 / 102539.304) / (11829.971 / 100328.796)
=0.115898 / 0.117912
=0.9829

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)
=(25781.843 / 100328.796) / (26350.274 / 102539.304)
=0.256974 / 0.256977
=1

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 - (43532.064 + 3058.147) / 52146.109) / (1 - (41590.435 + 3185.226) / 50743.779)
=0.106545 / 0.117613
=0.9059

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
=102539.304 / 100328.796
=1.022

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))
=(917.239 / (917.239 + 3185.226)) / (995.449 / (995.449 + 3058.147))
=0.223582 / 0.245572
=0.9105

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 / 102539.304) / (0 / 100328.796)
=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)
=((6496.285 + 24480.786) / 52146.109) / ((6731.405 + 24418.537) / 50743.779)
=0.594044 / 0.613867
=0.9677

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
=(2216.695 - 0 - 3282.582) / 52146.109
=-0.02044

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.

Human Holdings Co has a M-score of -2.61 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 -2.61 mean?
Human Holdings Co (TSE:2415) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.61 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Human Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Human Holdings Co ranks #119 out of 239 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is Human Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Human Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. Based on the distribution chart, Human Holdings Co ranks #119 out of 239 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Human Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Human Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Human Holdings Co ranks #119 out of 239 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Human 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 an Education company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Education 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 Human Holdings Co and its competitors. Human Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Human Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Human Holdings Co (TSE:2415) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,602.83, compared to a current price of 円1,533.00 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. Human Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Human Holdings Co (TSE:2415), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.61 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 Human Holdings Co (TSE:2415) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Human Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,533.00 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,602.83. GuruFocus considers Human Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2415:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.61
  • GF Value™: 円1,602.83 vs. price of 円1,533.00 (4.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2415 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Human Holdings Co Business Description

Address Nishi-Shinjuku Prime Square, 1st Floor, 7-5-25 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 160-0023
Human Holdings Co Ltd provides human resource employment and education services. It offers Child education, Education for workers, Business training for corporations, Language global education, among others.
75GF Score

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