Yellow Hat (TSE:9882) Beneish M-Score: -2.41 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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TSE:9882 Yellow Hat Ltd TSE:9882
87 GF Score
Price 円1,821.00
GF Value 円1,615.92
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Yellow Hat Beneish M-Score?

Yellow Hat TSE:9882 -0.33% 87 Beneish M-Score is -2.41 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9882 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,615.92 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Vehicles & Parts companies, Yellow Hat ranks worse than 61.38% 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 -2.41 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:9882' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.97   Med: -2.57   Max: -2.3
Current: -2.41

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Yellow Hat was -2.30. The lowest was -2.97. And the median was -2.57.


Yellow Hat Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yellow Hat'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.

Yellow Hat Beneish M-Score Chart

Yellow Hat 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 -2.30 -2.61 -2.50 -2.97 -2.41

Yellow Hat 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 -2.97 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.41

TSE:9882 vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Yellow Hat'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.


Yellow Hat Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yellow Hat's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Yellow Hat 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 Yellow Hat 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 * 0.9881+0.528 * 1.006+0.404 * 1.0264+0.892 * 1.1117+0.115 * 0.8593
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.007248-0.327 * 1.1618
=-2.41

* 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13,998 Mil.
Revenue was 円171,280 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円74,477 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円91,556 Mil.
Total Assets was 円206,818 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円92,275 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円3,755 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円58,055 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円18,022 Mil.
Net Income was 円11,968 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円10,469 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円12,743 Mil.
Revenue was 円154,066 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円67,391 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円76,789 Mil.
Total Assets was 円185,941 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円89,018 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円3,095 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円58,827 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円44 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)
=(13998 / 171280) / (12743 / 154066)
=0.081726 / 0.082711
=0.9881

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)
=(67391 / 154066) / (74477 / 171280)
=0.437416 / 0.434826
=1.006

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 - (91556 + 92275) / 206818) / (1 - (76789 + 89018) / 185941)
=0.111146 / 0.108282
=1.0264

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
=171280 / 154066
=1.1117

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))
=(3095 / (3095 + 89018)) / (3755 / (3755 + 92275))
=0.0336 / 0.039102
=0.8593

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 / 171280) / (0 / 154066)
=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)
=((18022 + 58055) / 206818) / ((44 + 58827) / 185941)
=0.367845 / 0.316611
=1.1618

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
=(11968 - 0 - 10469) / 206818
=0.007248

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.

Yellow Hat has a M-score of -2.41 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 -2.41 mean?
Yellow Hat (TSE:9882) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.41 as of Jul. 19, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Yellow Hat and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Yellow Hat ranks #782 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 61.4%.
Is Yellow Hat's Beneish M-Score too high?
Yellow Hat's current Beneish M-Score is -2.41. Based on the distribution chart, Yellow Hat ranks #782 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Yellow Hat has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yellow Hat's Beneish M-Score compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Yellow Hat ranks #782 out of 1274 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Yellow Hat 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Yellow Hat and its competitors. Yellow Hat's current Beneish M-Score is -2.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yellow Hat stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yellow Hat (TSE:9882) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,615.92, compared to a current price of 円1,821.00 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.41. Yellow Hat's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 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 Yellow Hat (TSE:9882), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.41 as of Jul. 19, 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 Yellow Hat (TSE:9882) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yellow Hat stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,821.00 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,615.92. GuruFocus considers Yellow Hat to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9882:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.41
  • GF Value™: 円1,615.92 vs. price of 円1,821.00 (12.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9882 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yellow Hat Business Description

Address 1-7-4 Iwamotocho, Chiyoda-ku, Yellow Hat Head Office Building, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0032
Yellow Hat Ltd is a Japanese company involved in selling auto accessories and providing auto service. The products offered by the company include audio and info-entertainment systems, oils and lubricants, safety and maintenance tools, OFF road, racing and karting, chemicals and cleaning, lights and bulbs, bikes, and tires. It offers services including tires services, oil change, foiling, detailing, tinting, audio and video, car wash, AC repair, and maintenance.
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