Hachi-Ban Co (TSE:9950) Beneish M-Score: -2.50 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSE:9950 Hachi-Ban Co Ltd TSE:9950
73 GF Score
Price 円3,415.00
GF Value 円3,829.44
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hachi-Ban Co Beneish M-Score?

Hachi-Ban Co TSE:9950 -0.29% 73 Beneish M-Score is -2.50 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9950 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,829.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 355 Restaurants companies, Hachi-Ban Co ranks worse than 72.39% 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 -2.5 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:9950' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.94   Med: -2.59   Max: -2.41
Current: -2.5

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hachi-Ban Co was -2.41. The lowest was -2.94. And the median was -2.59.


Hachi-Ban Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hachi-Ban 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.

Hachi-Ban Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Hachi-Ban 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 -2.72 -2.44 -2.94 -2.41 -2.50

Hachi-Ban Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -2.94 0.00 -2.41 0.00 -2.50

TSE:9950 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Hachi-Ban 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.


Hachi-Ban Co Beneish M-Score vs Restaurants Industry

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

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


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Hachi-Ban 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 Hachi-Ban 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 * 1.1038+0.528 * 1.0124+0.404 * 1.1564+0.892 * 1.0499+0.115 * 0.817
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9294+4.679 * -0.053383-0.327 * 0.9194
=-2.50

* 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796 Mil.
Revenue was 円8,645 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,882 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,800 Mil.
Total Assets was 円5,609 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円2,576 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円293 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円437 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,157 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円324 Mil.
Net Income was 円60 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円360 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円687 Mil.
Revenue was 円8,233 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,744 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,067 Mil.
Total Assets was 円5,553 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円2,431 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円222 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円448 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,170 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円424 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)
=(795.849 / 8644.513) / (686.711 / 8233.448)
=0.092064 / 0.083405
=1.1038

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)
=(3743.747 / 8233.448) / (3882.496 / 8644.513)
=0.4547 / 0.449128
=1.0124

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 - (1799.529 + 2576.257) / 5608.61) / (1 - (2066.519 + 2431.109) / 5553.167)
=0.219809 / 0.190079
=1.1564

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
=8644.513 / 8233.448
=1.0499

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))
=(221.627 / (221.627 + 2431.109)) / (293.44 / (293.44 + 2576.257))
=0.083547 / 0.102255
=0.817

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)
=(436.683 / 8644.513) / (447.538 / 8233.448)
=0.050516 / 0.054356
=0.9294

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)
=((323.924 + 1156.746) / 5608.61) / ((424.299 + 1170.3) / 5553.167)
=0.263999 / 0.287151
=0.9194

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
=(60.139 - 0 - 359.546) / 5608.61
=-0.053383

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.

Hachi-Ban Co has a M-score of -2.50 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 -2.50 mean?
Hachi-Ban Co (TSE:9950) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.50 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hachi-Ban Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hachi-Ban Co ranks #257 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 72.4%.
Is Hachi-Ban Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hachi-Ban Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. Based on the distribution chart, Hachi-Ban Co ranks #257 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hachi-Ban Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hachi-Ban Co's Beneish M-Score compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Hachi-Ban Co ranks #257 out of 355 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hachi-Ban 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 Hachi-Ban Co and its competitors. Hachi-Ban Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hachi-Ban Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hachi-Ban Co (TSE:9950) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,829.44, compared to a current price of 円3,415.00 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. Hachi-Ban Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Hachi-Ban Co (TSE:9950), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.50 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 Hachi-Ban Co (TSE:9950) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hachi-Ban Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円3,415.00 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,829.44. GuruFocus considers Hachi-Ban Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9950:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.50
  • GF Value™: 円3,829.44 vs. price of 円3,415.00 (10.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9950 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hachi-Ban Co Business Description

Address 1-12-18 Shinkanda, Isikawa prefecture, Kanazawa, JPN, 921-8582
Hachi-Ban Co Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing, processing, and sales of food, management of restaurants, dining franchise, and import, export, and sale of groceries and condiments.
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