HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) Beneish M-Score: -2.43 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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TSE:7686 HitoMile Co Ltd TSE:7686
74 GF Score
Price 円417.00
GF Value 円539.76
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is HitoMile Co Beneish M-Score?

HitoMile Co TSE:7686 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.43 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7686 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円539.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 294 Retail - Defensive companies, HitoMile Co ranks worse than 65.65% 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 HitoMile Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:7686' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.92   Med: -2.59   Max: -2.34
Current: -2.43

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of HitoMile Co was -2.34. The lowest was -2.92. And the median was -2.59.


HitoMile Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HitoMile 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.

HitoMile Co Beneish M-Score Chart

HitoMile Co Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.55 -2.34 -2.66 -2.68 -2.43

HitoMile Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar18 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 -2.66 0.00 -2.68 0.00 -2.43

TSE:7686 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, HitoMile 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.


HitoMile Co Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, HitoMile Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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HitoMile 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 HitoMile 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 * 0.9744+0.528 * 0.9496+0.404 * 1.5799+0.892 * 1.0396+0.115 * 1.1805
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.041964-0.327 * 0.9825
=-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12,059 Mil.
Revenue was 円139,837 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円34,007 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円21,973 Mil.
Total Assets was 円38,366 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円10,397 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円893 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円26,162 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円5,358 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,175 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円2,785 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円11,905 Mil.
Revenue was 円134,514 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円31,065 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円22,248 Mil.
Total Assets was 円36,059 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円10,244 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,055 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円27,003 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,148 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)
=(12059 / 139837) / (11905 / 134514)
=0.086236 / 0.088504
=0.9744

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)
=(31065 / 134514) / (34007 / 139837)
=0.230943 / 0.24319
=0.9496

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 - (21973 + 10397) / 38366) / (1 - (22248 + 10244) / 36059)
=0.156284 / 0.098921
=1.5799

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
=139837 / 134514
=1.0396

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))
=(1055 / (1055 + 10244)) / (893 / (893 + 10397))
=0.093371 / 0.079097
=1.1805

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 / 139837) / (0 / 134514)
=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)
=((5358 + 26162) / 38366) / ((3148 + 27003) / 36059)
=0.821561 / 0.836157
=0.9825

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
=(1175 - 0 - 2785) / 38366
=-0.041964

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.

HitoMile 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?
HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.43 as of Jul. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on HitoMile Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HitoMile Co ranks #193 out of 294 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 65.6%.
Is HitoMile Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
HitoMile Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. Based on the distribution chart, HitoMile Co ranks #193 out of 294 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HitoMile Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HitoMile Co's Beneish M-Score compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, HitoMile Co ranks #193 out of 294 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places HitoMile 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 HitoMile Co and its competitors. HitoMile 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 HitoMile Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円539.76, compared to a current price of 円417.00 — trading 22.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. HitoMile Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 HitoMile Co (TSE:7686), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.43 as of Jul. 16, 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 HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HitoMile Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円417.00 is trading 22.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円539.76. GuruFocus considers HitoMile Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7686:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.43
  • GF Value™: 円539.76 vs. price of 円417.00 (22.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7686 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HitoMile Co Business Description

Address 2-3-1, Toshima, Kita-ku, Tokyo, JPN
HitoMile Co Ltd is engaged in wholesaling and retailing of alcoholic beverages and other food products. The company sells alcoholic beverages, seasonings and food materials to restaurants in Tokyo. Its segments include: Time-Slot Delivery Business; Delivery Business; Storefront Sales Business; and Other Business.
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