Yokohama Maruuo Co (TSE:8045) Beneish M-Score: -2.35 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSE:8045 Yokohama Maruuo Co Ltd TSE:8045
62 GF Score
Price 円1,988.00
GF Value 円1,037.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Yokohama Maruuo Co Beneish M-Score?

Yokohama Maruuo Co TSE:8045 +1.69% 62 Beneish M-Score is -2.35 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8045 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,037.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Yokohama Maruuo Co ranks worse than 62.74% 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 -2.35 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:8045' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.95   Med: -2.38   Max: -2.21
Current: -2.35

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Yokohama Maruuo Co was -2.21. The lowest was -2.95. And the median was -2.38.


Yokohama Maruuo Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yokohama Maruuo 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.

Yokohama Maruuo Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Yokohama Maruuo 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 -2.26 -2.35 -2.66 -2.40 -2.35

Yokohama Maruuo Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 -2.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.35

TSE:8045 vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Yokohama Maruuo 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.


Yokohama Maruuo Co Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Yokohama Maruuo Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Yokohama Maruuo 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 Yokohama Maruuo 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 * 1.0577+0.528 * 0.9708+0.404 * 1.1321+0.892 * 1.0201+0.115 * 1.0598
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0009+4.679 * -0.003934-0.327 * 0.8888
=-2.35

* 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3,763 Mil.
Revenue was 円40,644 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,537 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円7,725 Mil.
Total Assets was 円30,872 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,968 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円165 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円3,074 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円4,008 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円86 Mil.
Net Income was 円612 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円734 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円3,487 Mil.
Revenue was 円39,842 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,365 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円7,326 Mil.
Total Assets was 円25,280 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円4,080 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円180 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円3,011 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,641 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円130 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)
=(3762.788 / 40643.629) / (3487.378 / 39841.896)
=0.09258 / 0.08753
=1.0577

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)
=(3365.497 / 39841.896) / (3536.534 / 40643.629)
=0.084471 / 0.087013
=0.9708

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 - (7724.636 + 3967.865) / 30871.668) / (1 - (7326.266 + 4080.325) / 25279.728)
=0.621255 / 0.548785
=1.1321

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
=40643.629 / 39841.896
=1.0201

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))
=(179.887 / (179.887 + 4080.325)) / (164.65 / (164.65 + 3967.865))
=0.042225 / 0.039843
=1.0598

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)
=(3074.132 / 40643.629) / (3010.77 / 39841.896)
=0.075636 / 0.075568
=1.0009

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)
=((85.771 + 4007.521) / 30871.668) / ((130.34 + 3641.07) / 25279.728)
=0.132591 / 0.149187
=0.8888

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
=(612.312 - 0 - 733.757) / 30871.668
=-0.003934

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.

Yokohama Maruuo Co has a M-score of -2.35 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 -2.35 mean?
Yokohama Maruuo Co (TSE:8045) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.35 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Yokohama Maruuo Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Yokohama Maruuo Co ranks #1160 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is Yokohama Maruuo Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Yokohama Maruuo Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.35. Based on the distribution chart, Yokohama Maruuo Co ranks #1160 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Yokohama Maruuo Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yokohama Maruuo Co's Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Yokohama Maruuo Co ranks #1160 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Yokohama Maruuo 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Yokohama Maruuo Co and its competitors. Yokohama Maruuo Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yokohama Maruuo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yokohama Maruuo Co (TSE:8045) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,037.76, compared to a current price of 円1,988.00 — trading 91.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.35. Yokohama Maruuo Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Yokohama Maruuo Co (TSE:8045), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.35 as of Jul. 15, 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 Yokohama Maruuo Co (TSE:8045) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yokohama Maruuo Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,988.00 is trading 91.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,037.76. GuruFocus considers Yokohama Maruuo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8045:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.35
  • GF Value™: 円1,037.76 vs. price of 円1,988.00 (91.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8045 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yokohama Maruuo Co Business Description

Address 1 Yamauchi-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Kanagawa, Yokohama, JPN, 221 0054
Yokohama Maruuo Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in collecting and selling fresh fishery products and fishery processed goods. The products offered by the company include large-sized products, fresh fish, delicacies and other seafood, frozen products, distinctive products, dried-salted products, processed products and fish-paste products, and others.
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