KENKO Mayonnaise Co (TSE:2915) Beneish M-Score: -2.43 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:2915 KENKO Mayonnaise Co Ltd TSE:2915
77 GF Score
Price 円2,024.00
GF Value 円2,094.61
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is KENKO Mayonnaise Co Beneish M-Score?

KENKO Mayonnaise Co TSE:2915 +0.70% 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.43 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2915 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,094.61 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, KENKO Mayonnaise Co ranks worse than 57.82% 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 -2.43 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:2915' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.84   Med: -2.59   Max: -2.28
Current: -2.43

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of KENKO Mayonnaise Co was -2.28. The lowest was -2.84. And the median was -2.59.


KENKO Mayonnaise Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KENKO Mayonnaise 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.

KENKO Mayonnaise Co Beneish M-Score Chart

KENKO Mayonnaise 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 -2.50 -2.49 -2.59 -2.63 -2.43

KENKO Mayonnaise Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -2.59 0.00 -2.63 0.00 -2.43

TSE:2915 vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, KENKO Mayonnaise 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.


KENKO Mayonnaise Co Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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KENKO Mayonnaise 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 KENKO Mayonnaise 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 * 1.0139+0.528 * 0.9916+0.404 * 1.053+0.892 * 1.0071+0.115 * 0.8838
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.000219-0.327 * 0.9169
=-2.43

* 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14,667 Mil.
Revenue was 円92,354 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円20,857 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円33,733 Mil.
Total Assets was 円63,922 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円20,840 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,756 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円17,062 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,771 Mil.
Net Income was 円2,926 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円2,940 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円14,364 Mil.
Revenue was 円91,703 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円20,537 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円34,312 Mil.
Total Assets was 円64,080 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円20,868 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,402 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円18,391 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,293 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)
=(14667 / 92354) / (14364 / 91703)
=0.158813 / 0.156636
=1.0139

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)
=(20537 / 91703) / (20857 / 92354)
=0.223951 / 0.225838
=0.9916

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 - (33733 + 20840) / 63922) / (1 - (34312 + 20868) / 64080)
=0.146256 / 0.138889
=1.053

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
=92354 / 91703
=1.0071

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))
=(2402 / (2402 + 20868)) / (2756 / (2756 + 20840))
=0.103223 / 0.116799
=0.8838

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 / 92354) / (0 / 91703)
=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)
=((2771 + 17062) / 63922) / ((3293 + 18391) / 64080)
=0.310269 / 0.33839
=0.9169

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
=(2926 - 0 - 2940) / 63922
=-0.000219

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.

KENKO Mayonnaise Co has a M-score of -2.43 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 -2.43 mean?
KENKO Mayonnaise Co (TSE:2915) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.43 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on KENKO Mayonnaise Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KENKO Mayonnaise Co ranks #1069 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 57.8%.
Is KENKO Mayonnaise Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
KENKO Mayonnaise Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. Based on the distribution chart, KENKO Mayonnaise Co ranks #1069 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KENKO Mayonnaise Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KENKO Mayonnaise Co's Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, KENKO Mayonnaise Co ranks #1069 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places KENKO Mayonnaise 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 KENKO Mayonnaise Co and its competitors. KENKO Mayonnaise Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KENKO Mayonnaise Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KENKO Mayonnaise Co (TSE:2915) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,094.61, compared to a current price of 円2,024.00 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. KENKO Mayonnaise Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100. 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 KENKO Mayonnaise Co (TSE:2915), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.43 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 KENKO Mayonnaise Co (TSE:2915) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KENKO Mayonnaise Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,024.00 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,094.61. GuruFocus considers KENKO Mayonnaise Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2915:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.43
  • GF Value™: 円2,094.61 vs. price of 円2,024.00 (3.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2915 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KENKO Mayonnaise Co Business Description

Address 3-8-13, Takaito Higashi, Suginami-ku, Tokyo, JPN
KENKO Mayonnaise Co Ltd is a food processing company, based in Japan. The company is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and distribution of a variety of food products such as salads, delicatessen, mayonnaise, dressings, sauces and egg products. Also, the group is engaged in the shop operation and overseas business. Some of its products include GLOBAL mayonnaise; KENKO Restaurant Mayonnaise; Triple Balance Non Oil Bonito; Garlic Butter sauce; SOUZAITEI Frozen Thick Omelet H and others.
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