Media Research Institute (FSE:9242) Beneish M-Score: -2.81 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


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What is Media Research Institute Beneish M-Score?

Media Research Institute FSE:9242 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates FSE:9242 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,023.48. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, Media Research Institute ranks better than 69.9% 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 -2.81 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FSE:9242' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.49   Med: -2.63   Max: -0.65
Current: -2.81

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Media Research Institute was -0.65. The lowest was -3.49. And the median was -2.63.


Media Research Institute Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Media Research Institute'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 Research Institute Beneish M-Score Chart

Media Research Institute Annual Data
Trend Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -3.49 -2.63 -1.85 -0.65 -2.81

Media Research Institute Quarterly Data
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FSE:9242 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Media Research Institute'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 Research Institute Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Media Research Institute's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Media Research Institute 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 Research Institute 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 * 0.5828+0.528 * 1.0704+0.404 * 0.7801+0.892 * 1.3303+0.115 * 0.6416
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.035736-0.327 * 0.9292
=-2.81

* 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 (Jul25) TTM:Last Year (Jul24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円37 Mil.
Revenue was 円1,537 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,086 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,460 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,787 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円55 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円34 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円238 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円218 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円282 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円47 Mil.
Revenue was 円1,155 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円874 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,187 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,550 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円61 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円20 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円222 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)
=(36.75 / 1536.683) / (47.402 / 1155.112)
=0.023915 / 0.041037
=0.5828

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)
=(874.061 / 1155.112) / (1086.35 / 1536.683)
=0.756689 / 0.706945
=1.0704

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 - (1460.044 + 54.885) / 1786.534) / (1 - (1187.426 + 60.722) / 1550.265)
=0.152029 / 0.194881
=0.7801

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
=1536.683 / 1155.112
=1.3303

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))
=(19.781 / (19.781 + 60.722)) / (34.07 / (34.07 + 54.885))
=0.245718 / 0.383003
=0.6416

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 / 1536.683) / (0 / 1155.112)
=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 + 238.213) / 1786.534) / ((0 + 222.456) / 1550.265)
=0.133338 / 0.143495
=0.9292

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
=(217.783 - 0 - 281.626) / 1786.534
=-0.035736

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 Research Institute has a M-score of -2.81 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 -2.81 mean?
Media Research Institute (FSE:9242) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.81 as of Jun. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Media Research Institute and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Research Institute ranks #307 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 30.1%.
Is Media Research Institute's Beneish M-Score too high?
Media Research Institute's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Based on the distribution chart, Media Research Institute ranks #307 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Media Research Institute has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Research Institute's Beneish M-Score compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Media Research Institute ranks #307 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Media Research Institute 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services 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 Research Institute and its competitors. Media Research Institute's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Research Institute stock overvalued right now?
Media Research Institute (FSE:9242) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.81. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,023.48, compared to a current price of 円1,530.00 — trading 24.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Media Research Institute's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Media Research Institute (FSE:9242), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jun. 29, 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 Research Institute (FSE:9242) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Research Institute stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,530.00 is trading 24.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,023.48.

Key valuation signals for FSE:9242:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.81
  • GF Value™: 円2,023.48 vs. price of 円1,530.00 (24.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:9242 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Media Research Institute Business Description

Other Exchanges 9242:Japan
Address 2-8-1 Daimyo, 6th Floor, Higo Tenjinho Building, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka, JPN, 810-0041
Media Research Institute Inc is mainly involved in the planning of job hunting events for technical college and university students.
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