Media Five Co (FSE:3824) Beneish M-Score: -2.65 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


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52 GF Score
Price 円720.00
GF Value 円565.96
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What is Media Five Co Beneish M-Score?

Media Five Co FSE:3824 52 Beneish M-Score is -2.65 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates FSE:3824 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円565.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,625 Software companies, Media Five Co ranks better than 57.94% 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 -2.65 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FSE:3824' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.96   Med: -2.47   Max: -1.96
Current: -2.65

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Media Five Co was -1.96. The lowest was -2.96. And the median was -2.47.


Media Five Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Media Five 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.

Media Five Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Media Five Co Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.04 -2.47 -2.46 -2.96 -2.65

Media Five Co Quarterly Data
Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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 0.00 -2.65 0.00 0.00 0.00

FSE:3824 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Media Five 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.


Media Five Co Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Media Five Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Media Five 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 Media Five 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 * 1.0677+0.528 * 1.0096+0.404 * 0.8343+0.892 * 0.994+0.115 * 1.2109
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9728+4.679 * -0.047124-0.327 * 0.9117
=-2.65

* 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 (May25) TTM:Last Year (May24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円163 Mil.
Revenue was 円1,719 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円617 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円569 Mil.
Total Assets was 円700 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円51 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円51 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円239 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円88 Mil.
Net Income was 円59 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円92 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円153 Mil.
Revenue was 円1,730 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円627 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円488 Mil.
Total Assets was 円643 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円67 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円12 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円52 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円225 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円105 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)
=(162.615 / 1719.341) / (153.229 / 1729.706)
=0.09458 / 0.088587
=1.0677

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)
=(627.006 / 1729.706) / (617.3 / 1719.341)
=0.362493 / 0.359033
=1.0096

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 - (569.122 + 51.194) / 700.239) / (1 - (488.38 + 66.936) / 643.323)
=0.114137 / 0.136801
=0.8343

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
=1719.341 / 1729.706
=0.994

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))
=(11.718 / (11.718 + 66.936)) / (7.182 / (7.182 + 51.194))
=0.148982 / 0.12303
=1.2109

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)
=(50.74 / 1719.341) / (52.471 / 1729.706)
=0.029511 / 0.030335
=0.9728

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)
=((87.6 + 239.236) / 700.239) / ((104.76 + 224.589) / 643.323)
=0.466749 / 0.51195
=0.9117

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
=(59.429 - 0 - 92.427) / 700.239
=-0.047124

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.

Media Five Co has a M-score of -2.65 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 -2.65 mean?
Media Five Co (FSE:3824) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.65 as of Jul. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Media Five Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Five Co ranks #1104 out of 2625 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is Media Five Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Media Five Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.65. Based on the distribution chart, Media Five Co ranks #1104 out of 2625 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Media Five Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Five Co's Beneish M-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Media Five Co ranks #1104 out of 2625 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Media Five 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 a Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Media Five Co and its competitors. Media Five Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Five Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Five Co (FSE:3824) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円565.96, compared to a current price of 円720.00 — trading 27.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.65. Media Five Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Media Five Co (FSE:3824), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.65 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 Media Five Co (FSE:3824) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Five Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円720.00 is trading 27.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円565.96. GuruFocus considers Media Five Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FSE:3824:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.65
  • GF Value™: 円565.96 vs. price of 円720.00 (27.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:3824 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Media Five Co Business Description

Address Fukuoka Prefecture, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka Yakuin 1 Chome, Yakuin Business Garden, sixth floor, Yubinbango, Fukuoka-City, JPN, 810-0022
Media Five Co is a Japanese firm engaged in the provision of software development-related information technology (IT) engineers to computer companies. It develops customized system integration software, including a sales management system for cram schools. It also has a restaurant and childcare services business.
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