PBSystems (FSE:4447) Beneish M-Score: -3.04 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is PBSystems Beneish M-Score?

PBSystems FSE:4447 12 Beneish M-Score is -3.04 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FSE:4447 with a GF Score™ of 12/100 and a GF Value™ of 円878.59. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,634 Software companies, PBSystems ranks better than 78.02% 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 -3.04 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FSE:4447' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.04   Med: -1.92   Max: -0.83
Current: -3.04

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of PBSystems was -0.83. The lowest was -3.04. And the median was -1.92.


PBSystems Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PBSystems'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.

PBSystems Beneish M-Score Chart

PBSystems Annual Data
Trend Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -1.90 -1.53 -3.04 -0.83 -3.04

PBSystems Semi-Annual Data
Sep17 Sep18 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 0.00 -0.83 0.00 -3.04 0.00

FSE:4447 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, PBSystems'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.


PBSystems Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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PBSystems 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 PBSystems 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 * 0.599+0.528 * 1.0823+0.404 * 1.2031+0.892 * 0.8477+0.115 * 0.9857
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.057911-0.327 * 0.7127
=-3.04

* 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 円770 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,635 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円697 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,728 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,819 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円55 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円17 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円614 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円86 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円191 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,516 Mil.
Revenue was 円3,108 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円891 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,778 Mil.
Total Assets was 円2,873 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円47 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円14 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,360 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 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)
=(769.567 / 2634.554) / (1515.728 / 3107.969)
=0.292105 / 0.487691
=0.599

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)
=(890.521 / 3107.969) / (697.456 / 2634.554)
=0.286528 / 0.264734
=1.0823

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 - (1728.241 + 54.564) / 1819.168) / (1 - (2777.703 + 47.319) / 2872.753)
=0.019989 / 0.016615
=1.2031

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
=2634.554 / 3107.969
=0.8477

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))
=(14.163 / (14.163 + 47.319)) / (16.641 / (16.641 + 54.564))
=0.23036 / 0.233705
=0.9857

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 / 2634.554) / (0 / 3107.969)
=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)
=((0 + 614.02) / 1819.168) / ((0 + 1360.48) / 2872.753)
=0.337528 / 0.473581
=0.7127

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
=(85.59 - 0 - 190.94) / 1819.168
=-0.057911

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.

PBSystems has a M-score of -3.04 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 -3.04 mean?
PBSystems (FSE:4447) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.04 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on PBSystems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PBSystems ranks #579 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is PBSystems' Beneish M-Score too high?
PBSystems' current Beneish M-Score is -3.04. Based on the distribution chart, PBSystems ranks #579 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PBSystems has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PBSystems' Beneish M-Score compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, PBSystems ranks #579 out of 2634 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places PBSystems in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 PBSystems and its competitors. PBSystems's current Beneish M-Score is -3.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PBSystems stock overvalued right now?
PBSystems (FSE:4447) has a current Beneish M-Score of -3.04. The stock's GF Value™ is 円878.59, compared to a current price of 円519.00 — trading 40.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.04. PBSystems' overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 PBSystems (FSE:4447), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.04 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 PBSystems (FSE:4447) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBSystems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円519.00 is trading 40.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円878.59.

Key valuation signals for FSE:4447:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.04
  • GF Value™: 円878.59 vs. price of 円519.00 (40.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 12/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:4447 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PBSystems Business Description

Other Exchanges 4447:Japan
Address 3-24, Higashihie 3-chome, Hakata-ku, Yubinbango, Fukuoka, JPN, 812-0007
PBSystems Inc is involved in the Secure Cloud Systems Business which includes cloud an enterprise's Core Systems, and Emotional Systems Business which manufactures and sells VR-theater 4D king.
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