HIDAY HIDAKA (TSE:7611) Beneish M-Score: -2.45 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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TSE:7611 HIDAY HIDAKA Corp TSE:7611
78 GF Score
Price 円2,826.00
GF Value 円4,046.96
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is HIDAY HIDAKA Beneish M-Score?

HIDAY HIDAKA TSE:7611 +0.36% 78 Beneish M-Score is -2.45 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7611 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,046.96 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 354 Restaurants companies, HIDAY HIDAKA ranks worse than 75.14% 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 -2.45 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:7611' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.77   Med: -2.42   Max: 10.8
Current: -2.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of HIDAY HIDAKA was 10.80. The lowest was -2.77. And the median was -2.42.


HIDAY HIDAKA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HIDAY HIDAKA'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.

HIDAY HIDAKA Beneish M-Score Chart

HIDAY HIDAKA 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 -2.64 -2.30 -2.77 -2.39 -2.45

HIDAY HIDAKA 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 -2.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.45

TSE:7611 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, HIDAY HIDAKA'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.


HIDAY HIDAKA Beneish M-Score vs Restaurants Industry

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

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


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HIDAY HIDAKA 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 HIDAY HIDAKA 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 * 1.0846+0.528 * 1.016+0.404 * 1.1072+0.892 * 1.1191+0.115 * 1.0518
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.038477-0.327 * 1.0978
=-2.45

* 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2,307 Mil.
Revenue was 円62,253 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円43,055 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円15,632 Mil.
Total Assets was 円34,189 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円10,583 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,516 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円7,272 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円4,732 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円6,047 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,901 Mil.
Revenue was 円55,630 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円39,089 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円17,711 Mil.
Total Assets was 円34,439 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円9,473 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,438 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円6,672 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 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)
=(2306.787 / 62252.86) / (1900.621 / 55629.711)
=0.037055 / 0.034166
=1.0846

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)
=(39088.971 / 55629.711) / (43055.063 / 62252.86)
=0.702664 / 0.691616
=1.016

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 - (15631.764 + 10582.795) / 34189.025) / (1 - (17710.683 + 9473.08) / 34439.107)
=0.233246 / 0.210672
=1.1072

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
=62252.86 / 55629.711
=1.1191

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))
=(1437.617 / (1437.617 + 9473.08)) / (1515.638 / (1515.638 + 10582.795))
=0.131762 / 0.125276
=1.0518

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 / 62252.86) / (0 / 55629.711)
=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)
=((0 + 7271.773) / 34189.025) / ((0 + 6672.157) / 34439.107)
=0.212693 / 0.193738
=1.0978

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
=(4731.726 - 0 - 6047.213) / 34189.025
=-0.038477

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.

HIDAY HIDAKA has a M-score of -2.45 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 -2.45 mean?
HIDAY HIDAKA (TSE:7611) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.45 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on HIDAY HIDAKA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HIDAY HIDAKA ranks #266 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 75.1%.
Is HIDAY HIDAKA's Beneish M-Score too high?
HIDAY HIDAKA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. Based on the distribution chart, HIDAY HIDAKA ranks #266 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HIDAY HIDAKA has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HIDAY HIDAKA's Beneish M-Score compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, HIDAY HIDAKA ranks #266 out of 354 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places HIDAY HIDAKA 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 HIDAY HIDAKA and its competitors. HIDAY HIDAKA's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HIDAY HIDAKA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HIDAY HIDAKA (TSE:7611) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,046.96, compared to a current price of 円2,826.00 — trading 30.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. HIDAY HIDAKA's overall GF Score™ is 78/100. 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 HIDAY HIDAKA (TSE:7611), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.45 as of Jul. 21, 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 HIDAY HIDAKA (TSE:7611) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HIDAY HIDAKA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,826.00 is trading 30.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,046.96. GuruFocus considers HIDAY HIDAKA to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7611:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.45
  • GF Value™: 円4,046.96 vs. price of 円2,826.00 (30.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7611 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HIDAY HIDAKA Business Description

Address 118, Daimoncho 2-chome, 10th Floor, Omiyamon-gai Square, Omiya-ku, Saitama Prefecture, Saitama, JPN, 3-105
HIDAY HIDAKA Corp Is a Japan-based company principally engaged in the business of restaurant chain operations. It operates through its chain of Hidaka restaurants. The company, through its stores in metropolitan areas, offers a food menu that includes dishes like gyoza, ramen, Chinese rice, stir-fry dishes such as Mabo Tofu, dumplings, and Chinese Donburu, and other Chinese dishes. Ramen is the company's signboard menu of the company, which is served along with soup, noodles, sliced chowder, Tonkotsu, and chicken stock. Customers of the company range from students to businesspeople, late-shift workers, and seniors.
78GF Score

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