Hakuhodo DY Holdings (TSE:2433) Beneish M-Score: -2.74 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:2433 Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc TSE:2433
75 GF Score
Price 円1,115.00
GF Value 円1,113.79
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hakuhodo DY Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Hakuhodo DY Holdings TSE:2433 +0.63% 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.74 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2433 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,113.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 Media - Diversified companies, Hakuhodo DY Holdings ranks better than 62.18% 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 -2.74 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:2433' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.8   Med: -2.44   Max: -2.2
Current: -2.74

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hakuhodo DY Holdings was -2.20. The lowest was -2.80. And the median was -2.44.


Hakuhodo DY Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hakuhodo DY 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.

Hakuhodo DY Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Hakuhodo DY 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 -2.22 -2.44 -2.45 -2.80 -2.74

Hakuhodo DY 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 -2.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.74

TSE:2433 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Hakuhodo DY 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.


Hakuhodo DY Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hakuhodo DY Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hakuhodo DY 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 Hakuhodo DY 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 * 1.138+0.528 * 0.8888+0.404 * 0.9929+0.892 * 0.9032+0.115 * 0.9883
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.047715-0.327 * 1.0499
=-2.74

* 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425,651 Mil.
Revenue was 円861,003 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円406,037 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円742,959 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,081,132 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円52,867 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円24,522 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円535,806 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円95,323 Mil.
Net Income was 円16,775 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円68,361 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円414,149 Mil.
Revenue was 円953,316 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円399,598 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円713,273 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,050,191 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円57,791 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円26,350 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円469,834 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円114,091 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)
=(425651 / 861003) / (414149 / 953316)
=0.494366 / 0.43443
=1.138

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)
=(399598 / 953316) / (406037 / 861003)
=0.419166 / 0.471586
=0.8888

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 - (742959 + 52867) / 1081132) / (1 - (713273 + 57791) / 1050191)
=0.263896 / 0.265787
=0.9929

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
=861003 / 953316
=0.9032

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))
=(26350 / (26350 + 57791)) / (24522 / (24522 + 52867))
=0.313165 / 0.316867
=0.9883

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 / 861003) / (0 / 953316)
=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)
=((95323 + 535806) / 1081132) / ((114091 + 469834) / 1050191)
=0.583767 / 0.556018
=1.0499

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
=(16775 - 0 - 68361) / 1081132
=-0.047715

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.

Hakuhodo DY Holdings has a M-score of -2.74 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 -2.74 mean?
Hakuhodo DY Holdings (TSE:2433) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.74 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hakuhodo DY Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hakuhodo DY Holdings ranks #374 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 37.8%.
Is Hakuhodo DY Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Hakuhodo DY Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. Based on the distribution chart, Hakuhodo DY Holdings ranks #374 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hakuhodo DY Holdings has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hakuhodo DY Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hakuhodo DY Holdings ranks #374 out of 989 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Hakuhodo DY Holdings 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Hakuhodo DY Holdings and its competitors. Hakuhodo DY Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hakuhodo DY Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hakuhodo DY Holdings (TSE:2433) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,113.79, compared to a current price of 円1,115.00 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.74. Hakuhodo DY Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Hakuhodo DY Holdings (TSE:2433), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.74 as of Jun. 27, 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 Hakuhodo DY Holdings (TSE:2433) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hakuhodo DY Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,115.00 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,113.79. GuruFocus considers Hakuhodo DY Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2433:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.74
  • GF Value™: 円1,113.79 vs. price of 円1,115.00 (0.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2433 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hakuhodo DY Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges HKUOY:USA
Address 5-3-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107-6320
Hakuhodo is the second-largest advertising agency in Japan, and one of the oldest advertising agencies, founded in 1895. Over the years, Hakuhodo has acquired many international companies, and overseas revenue currently accounts for 15% of total sales.
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