Ringer Hut Co (TSE:8200) Beneish M-Score: -2.39 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:8200 Ringer Hut Co Ltd TSE:8200
72 GF Score
Price 円2,388.00
GF Value 円2,470.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Ringer Hut Co Beneish M-Score?

Ringer Hut Co TSE:8200 +3.24% 72 Beneish M-Score is -2.39 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8200 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,470.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 355 Restaurants companies, Ringer Hut Co ranks worse than 79.15% 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 -2.39 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:8200' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.73   Med: -2.67   Max: -2.39
Current: -2.39

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ringer Hut Co was -2.39. The lowest was -3.73. And the median was -2.67.


Ringer Hut Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ringer Hut 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.

Ringer Hut Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Ringer Hut Co 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 -2.72 -2.48 -2.83 -2.67 -2.39

Ringer Hut Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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TSE:8200 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Ringer Hut 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.


Ringer Hut Co Beneish M-Score vs Restaurants Industry

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

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


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Ringer Hut 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 Ringer Hut 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 * 1.1352+0.528 * 1.0031+0.404 * 1.2466+0.892 * 1.0294+0.115 * 0.9581
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.039125-0.327 * 0.9266
=-2.39

* 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2,574 Mil.
Revenue was 円45,085 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円29,641 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円6,151 Mil.
Total Assets was 円31,124 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円20,843 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,080 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円7,097 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円5,313 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,728 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円2,945 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,202 Mil.
Revenue was 円43,795 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円28,881 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円5,557 Mil.
Total Assets was 円29,204 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円20,539 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,955 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円7,520 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円5,046 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)
=(2573.58 / 45084.68) / (2202.294 / 43794.975)
=0.057083 / 0.050286
=1.1352

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)
=(28881.474 / 43794.975) / (29641.411 / 45084.68)
=0.65947 / 0.657461
=1.0031

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 - (6151.331 + 20843.412) / 31124.058) / (1 - (5556.507 + 20539.394) / 29204.063)
=0.132673 / 0.106429
=1.2466

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
=45084.68 / 43794.975
=1.0294

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))
=(1955.364 / (1955.364 + 20539.394)) / (2079.649 / (2079.649 + 20843.412))
=0.086925 / 0.090723
=0.9581

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 / 45084.68) / (0 / 43794.975)
=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)
=((5312.709 + 7096.751) / 31124.058) / ((5046.129 + 7519.966) / 29204.063)
=0.39871 / 0.430286
=0.9266

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
=(1727.752 - 0 - 2945.495) / 31124.058
=-0.039125

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.

Ringer Hut Co has a M-score of -2.39 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 -2.39 mean?
Ringer Hut Co (TSE:8200) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.39 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ringer Hut Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ringer Hut Co ranks #281 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 79.2%.
Is Ringer Hut Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ringer Hut Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. Based on the distribution chart, Ringer Hut Co ranks #281 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ringer Hut Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ringer Hut Co's Beneish M-Score compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Ringer Hut Co ranks #281 out of 355 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Ringer Hut 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 Ringer Hut Co and its competitors. Ringer Hut Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ringer Hut Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ringer Hut Co (TSE:8200) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,470.94, compared to a current price of 円2,388.00 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. Ringer Hut Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Ringer Hut Co (TSE:8200), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.39 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 Ringer Hut Co (TSE:8200) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ringer Hut Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,388.00 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,470.94. GuruFocus considers Ringer Hut Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8200:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.39
  • GF Value™: 円2,470.94 vs. price of 円2,388.00 (3.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8200 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ringer Hut Co Business Description

Address 1-6-1TOC Osaki building 14F, Shinagawa-ku, Osaki, Tokyo, JPN, 143-0016
Ringer Hut Co Ltd is engaged in the operation of chain restaurants in Japan. It offers champons, fried pork cutlets, red Chinese styled table dishes, and rice bowls.
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