Hokuriku Electric Power Co (TSE:9505) Beneish M-Score: -2.78 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


TSE:9505 Hokuriku Electric Power Co Inc TSE:9505
64 GF Score
Price 円909.30
GF Value 円815.39
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Hokuriku Electric Power Co Beneish M-Score?

Hokuriku Electric Power Co TSE:9505 -0.94% 64 Beneish M-Score is -2.78 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9505 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円815.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 488 Utilities - Regulated companies, Hokuriku Electric Power Co ranks better than 72.75% 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 -2.78 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:9505' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.67   Med: -2.75   Max: -1.27
Current: -2.78

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hokuriku Electric Power Co was -1.27. The lowest was -3.67. And the median was -2.75.


Hokuriku Electric Power Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hokuriku Electric Power 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.

Hokuriku Electric Power Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Hokuriku Electric Power 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 -3.52 -2.82 -3.67 -2.46 -2.78

Hokuriku Electric Power Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 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 -2.46 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.78

TSE:9505 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Hokuriku Electric Power 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.


Hokuriku Electric Power Co Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Hokuriku Electric Power Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hokuriku Electric Power 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 Hokuriku Electric Power 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 * 0.8428+0.528 * 1.0587+0.404 * 1.082+0.892 * 0.9164+0.115 * 1.0138
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.034197-0.327 * 0.9578
=-2.78

* 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75,635 Mil.
Revenue was 円786,552 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円87,459 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円367,918 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,842,067 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,152,633 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円64,237 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円286,924 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円980,956 Mil.
Net Income was 円54,466 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円117,459 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円97,924 Mil.
Revenue was 円858,274 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円101,034 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円431,670 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,859,830 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,128,149 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円63,787 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円324,013 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,012,441 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)
=(75635 / 786552) / (97924 / 858274)
=0.09616 / 0.114094
=0.8428

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)
=(101034 / 858274) / (87459 / 786552)
=0.117718 / 0.111193
=1.0587

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 - (367918 + 1152633) / 1842067) / (1 - (431670 + 1128149) / 1859830)
=0.174541 / 0.161311
=1.082

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
=786552 / 858274
=0.9164

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))
=(63787 / (63787 + 1128149)) / (64237 / (64237 + 1152633))
=0.053515 / 0.052789
=1.0138

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 / 786552) / (0 / 858274)
=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)
=((980956 + 286924) / 1842067) / ((1012441 + 324013) / 1859830)
=0.688292 / 0.718589
=0.9578

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
=(54466 - 0 - 117459) / 1842067
=-0.034197

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.

Hokuriku Electric Power Co has a M-score of -2.78 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 -2.78 mean?
Hokuriku Electric Power Co (TSE:9505) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.78 as of Jul. 08, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hokuriku Electric Power Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokuriku Electric Power Co ranks #133 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 27.3%.
Is Hokuriku Electric Power Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hokuriku Electric Power Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. Based on the distribution chart, Hokuriku Electric Power Co ranks #133 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hokuriku Electric Power Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokuriku Electric Power Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Hokuriku Electric Power Co ranks #133 out of 488 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Hokuriku Electric Power 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Hokuriku Electric Power Co and its competitors. Hokuriku Electric Power Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokuriku Electric Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuriku Electric Power Co (TSE:9505) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円815.39, compared to a current price of 円909.30 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. Hokuriku Electric Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Hokuriku Electric Power Co (TSE:9505), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.78 as of Jul. 08, 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 Hokuriku Electric Power Co (TSE:9505) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuriku Electric Power Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円909.30 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円815.39. GuruFocus considers Hokuriku Electric Power Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9505:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.78
  • GF Value™: 円815.39 vs. price of 円909.30 (11.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9505 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hokuriku Electric Power Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 6HO:Germany
Address 15-1 Ushijima-cho, Toyama, JPN, 930-8686
Hokuriku Electric Power Co Inc is an electric utility company that functions as a regulated monopoly in the Hokuriku region of Japan's main island of Honshu. Hokuriku Electric supplies electricity through power generation, transmission, and distribution. To do this, the company operates a portfolio of hydroelectric, thermal, and nuclear power plants located throughout Japan's Hokuriku region. Most of the total energy produced by Hokuriku Electric comes from its thermal facilities that utilize coal fuel sources. The company primarily generates revenue through the sale of electric power to residential and large-scale industrial customers in the machinery, chemical, and textile sectors.
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