Shokubun Co (TSE:9969) Beneish M-Score: -1.49 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


TSE:9969 Shokubun Co Ltd TSE:9969
52 GF Score
Price 円231.00
GF Value 円238.75
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Shokubun Co Beneish M-Score?

Shokubun Co TSE:9969 52 Beneish M-Score is -1.49 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9969 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円238.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 357 Restaurants companies, Shokubun Co ranks worse than 92.16% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.49 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TSE:9969' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.26   Med: -2.38   Max: -0.66
Current: -1.49

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Shokubun Co was -0.66. The lowest was -3.26. And the median was -2.38.


Shokubun Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shokubun 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.

Shokubun Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Shokubun 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 -2.28 -0.66 -2.70 -2.47 -1.49

Shokubun 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 -2.70 0.00 -2.47 0.00 -1.49

TSE:9969 vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Shokubun 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.


Shokubun Co Beneish M-Score vs Restaurants Industry

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

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


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Shokubun 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 Shokubun 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 * 1.9307+0.528 * 0.969+0.404 * 1.3009+0.892 * 0.9914+0.115 * 0.9751
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.001187-0.327 * 0.8616
=-1.49

* 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449 Mil.
Revenue was 円6,008 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,309 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,042 Mil.
Total Assets was 円4,398 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円2,763 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円159 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,691 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円214 Mil.
Net Income was 円-32 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-27 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円235 Mil.
Revenue was 円6,061 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,257 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,765 Mil.
Total Assets was 円5,210 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円2,905 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円163 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,819 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円800 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)
=(449.386 / 6008.331) / (234.793 / 6060.731)
=0.074794 / 0.03874
=1.9307

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)
=(2257.317 / 6060.731) / (2309.379 / 6008.331)
=0.37245 / 0.384363
=0.969

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 - (1041.917 + 2763.056) / 4397.548) / (1 - (1765.253 + 2904.744) / 5209.6)
=0.134751 / 0.103579
=1.3009

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
=6008.331 / 6060.731
=0.9914

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))
=(162.603 / (162.603 + 2904.744)) / (158.848 / (158.848 + 2763.056))
=0.053011 / 0.054365
=0.9751

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 / 6008.331) / (0 / 6060.731)
=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)
=((214.121 + 1690.857) / 4397.548) / ((800.142 + 1819.252) / 5209.6)
=0.433191 / 0.502801
=0.8616

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
=(-32.466 - 0 - -27.248) / 4397.548
=-0.001187

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.

Shokubun Co has a M-score of -1.49 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.49 mean?
Shokubun Co (TSE:9969) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.49 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Shokubun Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shokubun Co ranks #329 out of 357 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 92.2%.
Is Shokubun Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Shokubun Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.49. Based on the distribution chart, Shokubun Co ranks #329 out of 357 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shokubun Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shokubun Co's Beneish M-Score compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Shokubun Co ranks #329 out of 357 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Shokubun 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 Shokubun Co and its competitors. Shokubun Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shokubun Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shokubun Co (TSE:9969) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円238.75, compared to a current price of 円231.00 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.49. Shokubun Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Shokubun Co (TSE:9969), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.49 as of Jun. 25, 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 Shokubun Co (TSE:9969) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shokubun Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円231.00 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円238.75. GuruFocus considers Shokubun Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9969:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.49
  • GF Value™: 円238.75 vs. price of 円231.00 (3.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9969 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shokubun Co Business Description

Address 1807 3-chome Takadai 3 Moriyama-ku, Nagoya, JPN, 463-8536
Shokubun Co Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the delivery of home-use comprehensive food, commercial grocery sales, and consultation management of business meals. It offers various services including menu planning, product development, purchasing business, quality management, delivery of household foodstuffs, balanced nutrition box lunch delivery, and sale of souvenir dishes, gift planning, and tailored dishes according to the season.
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