EXDW (Exceed World) Beneish M-Score: 9.20 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Exceed World Beneish M-Score?

Exceed World EXDW 44 Beneish M-Score is 9.20 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates EXDW with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.15. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 243 Education companies, Exceed World ranks worse than 98.77% 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 9.2 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

EXDW' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.24   Med: -1.7   Max: 797.9
Current: 9.2

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Exceed World was 797.90. The lowest was -3.24. And the median was -1.70.


Exceed World Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Exceed World'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.

Exceed World Beneish M-Score Chart

Exceed World Annual Data
Trend Nov15 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.14 -3.24 13.42 -2.46 9.20

Exceed World Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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 -2.38 10.95 8.74 9.20

EXDW vs ASPU, WAFU, AMBO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Exceed World'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.


Exceed World Beneish M-Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Exceed World's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Exceed World 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 Exceed World 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 * 13.9417+0.528 * 1.1647+0.404 * 2.0144+0.892 * 0.3537+0.115 * 0.4711
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 2.5827+4.679 * 0.076097-0.327 * 1.523
=9.20

* 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 (Sep25) TTM:Last Year (Sep24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $1.66 Mil.
Revenue was 1.091 + 2.213 + 2.316 + 3.005 = $8.63 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0.201 + 0.922 + 1.101 + 1.86 = $4.08 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $11.00 Mil.
Total Assets was $17.70 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1.13 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0.87 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $10.76 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $5.74 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.99 Mil.
Net Income was -2.472 + -1.799 + -1.632 + -0.774 = $-6.68 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0.027 + 0.053 + 0.018 + 0.026 = $0.12 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -2.012 + -2.426 + -2.265 + -1.445 = $-8.15 Mil.
Total Receivables was $0.34 Mil.
Revenue was 4.839 + 8.358 + 6.36 + 4.827 = $24.38 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3.87 + 3.765 + 3.329 + 2.484 = $13.45 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $19.72 Mil.
Total Assets was $25.00 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1.37 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0.35 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $11.77 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $5.92 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.31 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)
=(1.657 / 8.625) / (0.336 / 24.384)
=0.192116 / 0.01378
=13.9417

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)
=(13.448 / 24.384) / (4.084 / 8.625)
=0.551509 / 0.473507
=1.1647

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 - (10.995 + 1.131) / 17.701) / (1 - (19.722 + 1.37) / 25.001)
=0.314954 / 0.156354
=2.0144

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
=8.625 / 24.384
=0.3537

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))
=(0.354 / (0.354 + 1.37)) / (0.874 / (0.874 + 1.131))
=0.205336 / 0.43591
=0.4711

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)
=(10.755 / 8.625) / (11.773 / 24.384)
=1.246957 / 0.482817
=2.5827

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)
=((0.985 + 5.738) / 17.701) / ((0.314 + 5.921) / 25.001)
=0.379809 / 0.24939
=1.523

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
=(-6.677 - 0.124 - -8.148) / 17.701
=0.076097

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.

Exceed World has a M-score of 9.20 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 9.20 mean?
Exceed World (EXDW) has a Beneish M-Score of 9.20 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Exceed World and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Exceed World ranks #240 out of 243 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 98.8%.
Is Exceed World's Beneish M-Score too high?
Exceed World's current Beneish M-Score is 9.20. Based on the distribution chart, Exceed World ranks #240 out of 243 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Exceed World has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Exceed World's Beneish M-Score compare to ASPU and WAFU?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Exceed World ranks #240 out of 243 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Exceed World 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 an Education company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Education 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 Exceed World and its competitors. Exceed World's current Beneish M-Score is 9.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Exceed World stock overvalued right now?
Exceed World (EXDW) has a current Beneish M-Score of 9.20. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.15, compared to a current price of $0.29 — trading 95% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 9.20. Exceed World's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 8 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 Exceed World (EXDW), the current Beneish M-Score is 9.20 as of Jun. 26, 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 Exceed World (EXDW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Exceed World stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.29 is trading 95% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.15.

Key valuation signals for EXDW:

  • Beneish M-Score: 9.20
  • GF Value™: $0.15 vs. price of $0.29 (95% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Exceed World Business Description

Address 1-23-38-6th Floor, Esakacho, Suita-shi, Osaka, JPN, 564-0063
Exceed World Inc is engaged in the education service business and provides educational services through an internet platform called Force Club. The company is an education service provider in Japan, offering a range of e-learning education programs and supporting services through Force Club. Its e-learning programs, procured from independent third-party software developers, include pre-school learning resources, resources supplementing elementary, junior high, and senior high school curricula, preparation courses for university entrance and professional qualification examinations, and English learning, serving customers from pre-school children to students and adult learners, mainly as supplemental learning resources and self-learning tools.
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