Yoshimura Food Holdings KK (TSE:2884) Beneish M-Score: -1.97 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSE:2884 Yoshimura Food Holdings KK TSE:2884
64 GF Score
Price 円613.00
GF Value 円1,477.07
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! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Yoshimura Food Holdings KK Beneish M-Score?

Yoshimura Food Holdings KK TSE:2884 +0.49% 64 Beneish M-Score is -1.97 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2884 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,477.07 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Yoshimura Food Holdings KK ranks worse than 79.02% 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 -1.97 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:2884' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.03   Med: -2.23   Max: -1.89
Current: -1.97

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Yoshimura Food Holdings KK was -1.89. The lowest was -3.03. And the median was -2.23.


Yoshimura Food Holdings KK Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yoshimura Food Holdings KK'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.

Yoshimura Food Holdings KK Beneish M-Score Chart

Yoshimura Food Holdings KK Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.59 -2.16 -2.50 -2.86 -1.97

Yoshimura Food Holdings KK Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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 -2.86 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.97

TSE:2884 vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Yoshimura Food Holdings KK'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.


Yoshimura Food Holdings KK Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Yoshimura Food Holdings KK's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Yoshimura Food Holdings KK 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 Yoshimura Food Holdings KK 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 * 1.2049+0.528 * 1.1646+0.404 * 0.9403+0.892 * 0.9892+0.115 * 1.0349
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0116+4.679 * 0.056069-0.327 * 0.9737
=-1.97

* 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 (Feb26) TTM:Last Year (Feb25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円9,757 Mil.
Revenue was 円57,485 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円11,297 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円36,938 Mil.
Total Assets was 円61,028 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円11,397 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,391 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,883 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円22,041 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円17,126 Mil.
Net Income was 円919 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-2,503 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円8,186 Mil.
Revenue was 円58,110 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円13,300 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円32,449 Mil.
Total Assets was 円56,069 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円11,218 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,453 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,882 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円20,479 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円16,476 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)
=(9757.261 / 57484.563) / (8186.173 / 58110.107)
=0.169737 / 0.140873
=1.2049

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)
=(13299.747 / 58110.107) / (11296.621 / 57484.563)
=0.228871 / 0.196516
=1.1646

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 - (36938.058 + 11397.334) / 61028.441) / (1 - (32448.891 + 11217.751) / 56069.104)
=0.207986 / 0.2212
=0.9403

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
=57484.563 / 58110.107
=0.9892

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))
=(2453.324 / (2453.324 + 11217.751)) / (2390.77 / (2390.77 + 11397.334))
=0.179454 / 0.173394
=1.0349

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)
=(1882.963 / 57484.563) / (1881.688 / 58110.107)
=0.032756 / 0.032381
=1.0116

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)
=((17126.119 + 22040.999) / 61028.441) / ((16476.111 + 20479.025) / 56069.104)
=0.641785 / 0.6591
=0.9737

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
=(918.789 - 0 - -2503.037) / 61028.441
=0.056069

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.

Yoshimura Food Holdings KK has a M-score of -1.97 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 -1.97 mean?
Yoshimura Food Holdings KK (TSE:2884) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.97 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Yoshimura Food Holdings KK and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Yoshimura Food Holdings KK ranks #1461 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 79%.
Is Yoshimura Food Holdings KK's Beneish M-Score too high?
Yoshimura Food Holdings KK's current Beneish M-Score is -1.97. Based on the distribution chart, Yoshimura Food Holdings KK ranks #1461 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Yoshimura Food Holdings KK has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yoshimura Food Holdings KK's Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Yoshimura Food Holdings KK ranks #1461 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Yoshimura Food Holdings KK 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 Yoshimura Food Holdings KK and its competitors. Yoshimura Food Holdings KK's current Beneish M-Score is -1.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yoshimura Food Holdings KK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yoshimura Food Holdings KK (TSE:2884) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,477.07, compared to a current price of 円613.00 — trading 58.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.97. Yoshimura Food Holdings KK's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Yoshimura Food Holdings KK (TSE:2884), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.97 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 Yoshimura Food Holdings KK (TSE:2884) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yoshimura Food Holdings KK stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円613.00 is trading 58.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,477.07. GuruFocus considers Yoshimura Food Holdings KK to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2884:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.97
  • GF Value™: 円1,477.07 vs. price of 円613.00 (58.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2884 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yoshimura Food Holdings KK Business Description

Address 2-2 No. 2, Uchisaiwa-cho, 18th Floor, Fukoku Life Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0011
Yoshimura Food Holdings KK operates as a holding company which engages in the food business. The company is mainly engaged in planning, execution and management of business strategies of group companies, as well as supporting and overseeing of sales, manufacturing, product development, quality management, business management and other functions of subsidiaries. The company offers commercial food materials; Chinese dishes; dried noodles, buckwheat flour, wheat flour, etc.; meat and processed food products; sake products; and frozen foods, including frozen seafood, fried fowl pork cutlets, scissors cutlets, and fly with crab claw products.
64GF Score

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