Chikaranomoto Holdings Co (TSE:3561) Beneish M-Score: -2.53 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

TSE:3561 Chikaranomoto Holdings Co Ltd TSE:3561
87 GF Score
Price 円1,564.00
GF Value 円1,582.11
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Chikaranomoto Holdings Co Beneish M-Score?

Chikaranomoto Holdings Co TSE:3561 +1.36% 87 Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3561 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,582.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 355 Restaurants companies, Chikaranomoto Holdings Co ranks worse than 69.3% 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 -2.53 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:3561' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.32   Med: -2.52   Max: -2.42
Current: -2.53

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Chikaranomoto Holdings Co was -2.42. The lowest was -3.32. And the median was -2.52.


Chikaranomoto Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Chikaranomoto Holdings 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.

Chikaranomoto Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Chikaranomoto Holdings 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 -2.48 -2.47 -2.62 -2.90 -2.53

Chikaranomoto Holdings Co 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 -2.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.53

TSE:3561 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Chikaranomoto Holdings 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.


Chikaranomoto Holdings Co Beneish M-Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Chikaranomoto Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:3561
87GF Score
Chikaranomoto Holdings Co Ltd TSE:3561
Beneish M-Score is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Chikaranomoto Holdings 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 Chikaranomoto Holdings 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 * 1.0224+0.528 * 1.0105+0.404 * 1.1547+0.892 * 1.0613+0.115 * 1.0424
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.047319-0.327 * 0.9287
=-2.53

* 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908 Mil.
Revenue was 円36,262 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円25,202 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円10,487 Mil.
Total Assets was 円20,072 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円8,059 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円968 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円5,361 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円883 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,829 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円2,779 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円837 Mil.
Revenue was 円34,166 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円23,995 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円9,779 Mil.
Total Assets was 円18,541 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円7,542 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円950 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円4,838 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,373 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)
=(908.223 / 36261.804) / (837.01 / 34166.11)
=0.025046 / 0.024498
=1.0224

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)
=(23994.845 / 34166.11) / (25201.515 / 36261.804)
=0.7023 / 0.694988
=1.0105

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 - (10487.246 + 8059.484) / 20071.849) / (1 - (9778.862 + 7542.276) / 18541.27)
=0.075983 / 0.065806
=1.1547

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
=36261.804 / 34166.11
=1.0613

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))
=(949.541 / (949.541 + 7542.276)) / (968.421 / (968.421 + 8059.484))
=0.111818 / 0.10727
=1.0424

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 / 36261.804) / (0 / 34166.11)
=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)
=((883.378 + 5361.196) / 20071.849) / ((1373.291 + 4837.812) / 18541.27)
=0.311111 / 0.334988
=0.9287

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
=(1829.106 - 0 - 2778.878) / 20071.849
=-0.047319

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.

Chikaranomoto Holdings Co has a M-score of -2.53 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 -2.53 mean?
Chikaranomoto Holdings Co (TSE:3561) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.53 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Chikaranomoto Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chikaranomoto Holdings Co ranks #246 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 69.3%.
Is Chikaranomoto Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Chikaranomoto Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Based on the distribution chart, Chikaranomoto Holdings Co ranks #246 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chikaranomoto Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chikaranomoto Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Chikaranomoto Holdings Co ranks #246 out of 355 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Chikaranomoto Holdings 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 Restaurants company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Restaurants 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 Chikaranomoto Holdings Co and its competitors. Chikaranomoto Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chikaranomoto Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chikaranomoto Holdings Co (TSE:3561) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,582.11, compared to a current price of 円1,564.00 — trading 1.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Chikaranomoto Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Chikaranomoto Holdings Co (TSE:3561), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jul. 14, 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 Chikaranomoto Holdings Co (TSE:3561) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chikaranomoto Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,564.00 is trading 1.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,582.11. GuruFocus considers Chikaranomoto Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3561:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.53
  • GF Value™: 円1,582.11 vs. price of 円1,564.00 (1.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3561 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chikaranomoto Holdings Co Business Description

Address 4-810-0041 Fukuoka Prefecture, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, JPN, 810-0022
Chikaranomoto Holdings Co Ltd operates domestic direct-operated eating and drinking establishment Kazdo (Ramen Specialty Store), Five Line (Ramen Dining), RAMEN EXPRESS (Food Court Business Style), Nashimatei (Ramen Specialty Store) and Rugen Shiro Shiro.
87GF Score

Get the complete analysis for TSE:3561

Beneish M-Score is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

円1,564.00
Price
円1,582.11
GF Value