Hiroshima Gas Co (TSE:9535) Beneish M-Score: -2.85 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


TSE:9535 Hiroshima Gas Co Ltd TSE:9535
62 GF Score
Price 円420.00
GF Value 円352.04
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Hiroshima Gas Co Beneish M-Score?

Hiroshima Gas Co TSE:9535 62 Beneish M-Score is -2.85 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9535 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円352.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Oil & Gas companies, Hiroshima Gas 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 -2.85 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:9535' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3   Med: -2.68   Max: -2.23
Current: -2.85

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hiroshima Gas Co was -2.23. The lowest was -3.00. And the median was -2.68.


Hiroshima Gas Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hiroshima Gas 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.

Hiroshima Gas Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Hiroshima Gas 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 -2.23 -2.45 -2.83 -2.59 -2.85

Hiroshima Gas 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 -2.59 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.85

TSE:9535 vs XOM, CVX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Hiroshima Gas 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.


Hiroshima Gas Co Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hiroshima Gas Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hiroshima Gas 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 Hiroshima Gas 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 * 0.9487+0.528 * 0.9602+0.404 * 1.1475+0.892 * 0.9651+0.115 * 1.0092
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0279+4.679 * -0.072532-0.327 * 0.9548
=-2.85

* 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7,800 Mil.
Revenue was 円88,396 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円26,363 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円38,349 Mil.
Total Assets was 円131,832 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円69,647 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円7,600 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円24,778 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円19,655 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円33,882 Mil.
Net Income was 円2,105 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円11,667 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円8,519 Mil.
Revenue was 円91,595 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円26,231 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円40,643 Mil.
Total Assets was 円129,593 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円68,531 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円7,555 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円24,977 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円17,047 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円38,073 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)
=(7800 / 88396) / (8519 / 91595)
=0.088239 / 0.093007
=0.9487

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)
=(26231 / 91595) / (26363 / 88396)
=0.28638 / 0.298237
=0.9602

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 - (38349 + 69647) / 131832) / (1 - (40643 + 68531) / 129593)
=0.180806 / 0.157563
=1.1475

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
=88396 / 91595
=0.9651

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))
=(7555 / (7555 + 68531)) / (7600 / (7600 + 69647))
=0.099296 / 0.098386
=1.0092

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)
=(24778 / 88396) / (24977 / 91595)
=0.280307 / 0.27269
=1.0279

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)
=((33882 + 19655) / 131832) / ((38073 + 17047) / 129593)
=0.4061 / 0.425332
=0.9548

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
=(2105 - 0 - 11667) / 131832
=-0.072532

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.

Hiroshima Gas Co has a M-score of -2.85 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 -2.85 mean?
Hiroshima Gas Co (TSE:9535) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.85 as of Jul. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hiroshima Gas Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hiroshima Gas Co ranks #297 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Hiroshima Gas Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hiroshima Gas Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. Based on the distribution chart, Hiroshima Gas Co ranks #297 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hiroshima Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hiroshima Gas Co's Beneish M-Score compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Hiroshima Gas Co ranks #297 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Hiroshima Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Hiroshima Gas Co and its competitors. Hiroshima Gas Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hiroshima Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiroshima Gas Co (TSE:9535) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円352.04, compared to a current price of 円420.00 — trading 19.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. Hiroshima Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Hiroshima Gas Co (TSE:9535), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.85 as of Jul. 09, 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 Hiroshima Gas Co (TSE:9535) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiroshima Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円420.00 is trading 19.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円352.04. GuruFocus considers Hiroshima Gas Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9535:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.85
  • GF Value™: 円352.04 vs. price of 円420.00 (19.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9535 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hiroshima Gas Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 2-7-1 Minamimachi, Minami Ward, Hiroshima, JPN, 734-8555
Hiroshima Gas Co Ltd is a provider of gas in the Chugoku region of Japan. It engages in supply of gas business, sale of gas appliances, sales of liquefied natural gas, and electricity business. Its business segments include Gas business which includes production, supply and sale of city gas, wholesale supply of gas to other gas companies; LPG business includes sale of LPG, refilling of LPG tanks, sale of LPG devices and installation of LPG pipes, and Other activities include construction, engineering, installation of machinery, and information distribution.
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