Kusuri No Aoki Holdings (TSE:3549) Beneish M-Score: -2.09 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:3549 Kusuri No Aoki Holdings TSE:3549
92 GF Score
Price 円3,533.00
GF Value 円4,067.87
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kusuri No Aoki Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Kusuri No Aoki Holdings TSE:3549 -0.79% 92 Beneish M-Score is -2.09 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3549 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,067.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 633 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Kusuri No Aoki Holdings ranks worse than 78.04% 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 -2.09 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kusuri No Aoki Holdings's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:3549' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.64   Med: -2.44   Max: -2.09
Current: -2.09

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kusuri No Aoki Holdings was -2.09. The lowest was -2.64. And the median was -2.44.


Kusuri No Aoki Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kusuri No Aoki 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.

Kusuri No Aoki Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Kusuri No Aoki Holdings Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.38 -2.49 -2.64 -2.44 -2.09

Kusuri No Aoki Holdings Quarterly Data
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Kusuri No Aoki Holdings Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, Kusuri No Aoki 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.


Kusuri No Aoki Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Kusuri No Aoki Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kusuri No Aoki Holdings's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Kusuri No Aoki 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 Kusuri No Aoki 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 * 1.2308+0.528 * 1.0195+0.404 * 1.1708+0.892 * 1.1479+0.115 * 1.0379
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.01243-0.327 * 0.9346
=-2.09

* 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 (May25) TTM:Last Year (May24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円40,315 Mil.
Revenue was 円501,470 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円132,956 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円145,368 Mil.
Total Assets was 円352,464 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円178,580 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円13,217 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円107,049 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円84,407 Mil.
Net Income was 円17,786 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円22,167 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円28,537 Mil.
Revenue was 円436,875 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円118,090 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円125,787 Mil.
Total Assets was 円303,453 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円156,696 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円12,071 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円98,050 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円78,312 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)
=(40315 / 501470) / (28537 / 436875)
=0.080394 / 0.065321
=1.2308

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)
=(118090 / 436875) / (132956 / 501470)
=0.270306 / 0.265133
=1.0195

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 - (145368 + 178580) / 352464) / (1 - (125787 + 156696) / 303453)
=0.080905 / 0.069105
=1.1708

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
=501470 / 436875
=1.1479

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))
=(12071 / (12071 + 156696)) / (13217 / (13217 + 178580))
=0.071525 / 0.068911
=1.0379

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 / 501470) / (0 / 436875)
=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)
=((84407 + 107049) / 352464) / ((78312 + 98050) / 303453)
=0.543193 / 0.581184
=0.9346

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
=(17786 - 0 - 22167) / 352464
=-0.01243

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.

Kusuri No Aoki Holdings has a M-score of -2.09 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 -2.09 mean?
Kusuri No Aoki Holdings (TSE:3549) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.09 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kusuri No Aoki Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kusuri No Aoki Holdings ranks #494 out of 633 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 78%.
Is Kusuri No Aoki Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Kusuri No Aoki Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.09. Based on the distribution chart, Kusuri No Aoki Holdings ranks #494 out of 633 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kusuri No Aoki Holdings has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kusuri No Aoki Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Kusuri No Aoki Holdings ranks #494 out of 633 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kusuri No Aoki Holdings 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Kusuri No Aoki Holdings and its competitors. Kusuri No Aoki Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kusuri No Aoki Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kusuri No Aoki Holdings (TSE:3549) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,067.87, compared to a current price of 円3,533.00 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.09. Kusuri No Aoki Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 4 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 Kusuri No Aoki Holdings (TSE:3549), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.09 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 Kusuri No Aoki Holdings (TSE:3549) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kusuri No Aoki Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円3,533.00 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,067.87. GuruFocus considers Kusuri No Aoki Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3549:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.09
  • GF Value™: 円4,067.87 vs. price of 円3,533.00 (13.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3549 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kusuri No Aoki Holdings Business Description

Address 1st Yokoe-cho 4 Block, Ishikawa Prefecture, Hakusan, JPN, 924-8510
Kusuri No Aoki Holdings is a pharmaceutical retail chain that sells health, beauty, and cleaning supplies. The company operates stores that focus primarily on residential areas in Japan. Kusuri's business includes pharmaceutical drugs, and the company also operates a bone-marrow bank. The company breaks out its sales into four different product lines, including health, beauty, life, and dispensing. The vast majority of the company's revenue is derived from its life product category, followed by beauty products. Most of Kusuri's revenue is derived from the Hokuriku region.
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