Yamami Co (TSE:2820) Beneish M-Score: -2.51 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSE:2820 Yamami Co TSE:2820
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Price 円4,900.00
GF Value 円4,612.73
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Yamami Co Beneish M-Score?

Yamami Co TSE:2820 +3.16% 80 Beneish M-Score is -2.51 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2820 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,612.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Yamami Co ranks worse than 51.43% 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 -2.51 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:2820' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.17   Med: -2.68   Max: -2.01
Current: -2.51

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Yamami Co was -2.01. The lowest was -3.17. And the median was -2.68.


Yamami Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yamami 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.

Yamami Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Yamami Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.17 -2.81 -2.71 -2.71 -2.51

Yamami Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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TSE:2820 vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Yamami 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.


Yamami Co Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Yamami 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 Yamami 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 * 0.8002+0.528 * 1.1419+0.404 * 1.7981+0.892 * 1.1086+0.115 * 0.9371
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0102+4.679 * -0.080431-0.327 * 0.8734
=-2.51

* 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円2,322 Mil.
Revenue was 円21,065 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円4,323 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,679 Mil.
Total Assets was 円15,981 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円12,177 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,726 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円2,138 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,947 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,346 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,503 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円2,788 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,617 Mil.
Revenue was 円19,001 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円4,452 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,851 Mil.
Total Assets was 円15,518 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円11,599 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,527 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,909 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円4,124 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,761 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)
=(2321.586 / 21064.618) / (2617.049 / 19001.012)
=0.110213 / 0.137732
=0.8002

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)
=(4452.493 / 19001.012) / (4322.626 / 21064.618)
=0.234329 / 0.205208
=1.1419

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 - (3679.416 + 12177.352) / 15980.559) / (1 - (3851.433 + 11599.242) / 15517.526)
=0.007746 / 0.004308
=1.7981

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
=21064.618 / 19001.012
=1.1086

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))
=(1526.804 / (1526.804 + 11599.242)) / (1725.767 / (1725.767 + 12177.352))
=0.116319 / 0.124128
=0.9371

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)
=(2137.915 / 21064.618) / (1908.977 / 19001.012)
=0.101493 / 0.100467
=1.0102

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)
=((1346.405 + 3947.165) / 15980.559) / ((1761.454 + 4123.654) / 15517.526)
=0.331251 / 0.379256
=0.8734

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
=(1502.59 - 0 - 2787.919) / 15980.559
=-0.080431

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.

Yamami Co has a M-score of -2.51 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 -2.51 mean?
Yamami Co (TSE:2820) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.51 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Yamami Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Yamami Co ranks #951 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 51.4%.
Is Yamami Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Yamami Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. Based on the distribution chart, Yamami Co ranks #951 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Yamami Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamami Co's Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Yamami Co ranks #951 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Yamami Co 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 Yamami Co and its competitors. Yamami Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamami Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamami Co (TSE:2820) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,612.73, compared to a current price of 円4,900.00 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. Yamami Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Yamami Co (TSE:2820), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.51 as of Jun. 26, 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 Yamami Co (TSE:2820) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamami Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,900.00 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,612.73. GuruFocus considers Yamami Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2820:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.51
  • GF Value™: 円4,612.73 vs. price of 円4,900.00 (6.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2820 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yamami Co Business Description

Address 73-5 Sodekake, Obara, Numata Nishimachi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Mihara, JPN, 990-0473
Yamami Co is engaged in the manufacture and sale of soy products, including tofu, atsuage and aburaage in Japan. Its product includes deep-fried tofu, silk tofu, filled tofu, ottoro tofu and cotton tofu, as well as processed marine food, such as fried fish balls.
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