Asakuma Co (TSE:7678) Beneish M-Score: -2.93 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:7678 Asakuma Co Ltd TSE:7678
70 GF Score
Price 円6,180.00
GF Value 円5,304.73
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Asakuma Co Beneish M-Score?

Asakuma Co TSE:7678 70 Beneish M-Score is -2.93 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7678 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円5,304.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 357 Restaurants companies, Asakuma Co ranks better than 63.87% 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 -2.93 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:7678' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.13   Med: -2.51   Max: -1.86
Current: -2.93

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Asakuma Co was -1.86. The lowest was -3.13. And the median was -2.51.


Asakuma Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asakuma 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.

Asakuma Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Asakuma Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Jan25 Jan26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.51 -3.13 -2.97 -1.86 -2.93

Asakuma Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 0.00 0.00 -1.86 0.00 -2.93

TSE:7678 vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Asakuma 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.


Asakuma Co Beneish M-Score vs Restaurants Industry

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

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


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Asakuma 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 Asakuma 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 * 1.0034+0.528 * 0.9868+0.404 * 0.7819+0.892 * 1.2031+0.115 * 1.1094
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.111591-0.327 * 1.0816
=-2.93

* 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 (Jan26) TTM:Last Year (Jan25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円513 Mil.
Revenue was 円10,046 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円5,635 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,128 Mil.
Total Assets was 円4,952 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円847 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円128 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,443 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円325 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円878 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円425 Mil.
Revenue was 円8,350 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円4,622 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,601 Mil.
Total Assets was 円4,356 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円655 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円111 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,108 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円66 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)
=(513.314 / 10045.883) / (425.243 / 8350.136)
=0.051097 / 0.050926
=1.0034

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)
=(4622.055 / 8350.136) / (5635.279 / 10045.883)
=0.553531 / 0.560954
=0.9868

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 - (3128.104 + 846.565) / 4952.087) / (1 - (2601.49 + 654.779) / 4355.733)
=0.197375 / 0.252418
=0.7819

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
=10045.883 / 8350.136
=1.2031

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))
=(111.438 / (111.438 + 654.779)) / (127.728 / (127.728 + 846.565))
=0.145439 / 0.131098
=1.1094

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 / 10045.883) / (0 / 8350.136)
=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 + 1443.261) / 4952.087) / ((65.76 + 1107.886) / 4355.733)
=0.291445 / 0.269449
=1.0816

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
=(325.147 - 0 - 877.756) / 4952.087
=-0.111591

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.

Asakuma Co has a M-score of -2.93 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 -2.93 mean?
Asakuma Co (TSE:7678) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.93 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Asakuma Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Asakuma Co ranks #129 out of 357 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Asakuma Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Asakuma Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.93. Based on the distribution chart, Asakuma Co ranks #129 out of 357 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Asakuma Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asakuma Co's Beneish M-Score compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Asakuma Co ranks #129 out of 357 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Asakuma Co in the upper 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 Asakuma Co and its competitors. Asakuma Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asakuma Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asakuma Co (TSE:7678) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,304.73, compared to a current price of 円6,180.00 — trading 16.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.93. Asakuma Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Asakuma Co (TSE:7678), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.93 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 Asakuma Co (TSE:7678) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asakuma Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円6,180.00 is trading 16.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,304.73. GuruFocus considers Asakuma Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7678:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.93
  • GF Value™: 円5,304.73 vs. price of 円6,180.00 (16.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7678 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Asakuma Co Business Description

Address 2-14-2 Ueda Nishi Umeda-ku, Nagoya City, JPN, 468-0058
Asakuma Co Ltd is a Japanese based company engaged in the restaurant business. It offers foods, meals and other products.
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