NCBDF (BANDAI NAMCO Holdings) Beneish M-Score: -2.45 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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93 GF Score
Price $22.50
GF Value $28.82
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Beneish M-Score?

BANDAI NAMCO Holdings NCBDF 93 Beneish M-Score is -2.45 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates NCBDF with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.82 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 824 Travel & Leisure companies, BANDAI NAMCO Holdings ranks worse than 64.68% 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 -2.45 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NCBDF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.69   Med: -2.48   Max: -2.2
Current: -2.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings was -2.20. The lowest was -2.69. And the median was -2.48.


BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BANDAI NAMCO Holdings'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.

BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

BANDAI NAMCO Holdings 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 -2.45 -2.56 -2.26 -2.69 -2.45

BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 -2.69 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.45

NCBDF vs AS, HAS, LTH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, BANDAI NAMCO Holdings'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.


BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, BANDAI NAMCO Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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BANDAI NAMCO Holdings 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 BANDAI NAMCO Holdings 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 * 1.0856+0.528 * 1.0124+0.404 * 0.9194+0.892 * 1.0201+0.115 * 0.9618
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.020217-0.327 * 0.9891
=-2.50

* 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 $921 Mil.
Revenue was $8,496 Mil.
Gross Profit was $3,347 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $4,921 Mil.
Total Assets was $7,502 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $964 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $312 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,848 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $76 Mil.
Net Income was $886 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $1,038 Mil.
Total Receivables was $832 Mil.
Revenue was $8,329 Mil.
Gross Profit was $3,322 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $4,729 Mil.
Total Assets was $7,397 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $933 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $287 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,869 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $50 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)
=(921.216 / 8496.49) / (831.88 / 8329.082)
=0.108423 / 0.099877
=1.0856

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)
=(3322.105 / 8329.082) / (3347.384 / 8496.49)
=0.398856 / 0.393973
=1.0124

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 - (4921.148 + 963.766) / 7502.355) / (1 - (4729.326 + 933.377) / 7397.382)
=0.215591 / 0.234499
=0.9194

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
=8496.49 / 8329.082
=1.0201

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))
=(287.365 / (287.365 + 933.377)) / (312.315 / (312.315 + 963.766))
=0.235402 / 0.244745
=0.9618

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 / 8496.49) / (0 / 8329.082)
=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)
=((76.41 + 1848.336) / 7502.355) / ((49.592 + 1869.13) / 7397.382)
=0.256552 / 0.259379
=0.9891

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
=(886.366 - 0 - 1038.04) / 7502.355
=-0.020217

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.

BANDAI NAMCO Holdings has a M-score of -2.50 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 -2.45 mean?
BANDAI NAMCO Holdings (NCBDF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.45 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on BANDAI NAMCO Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BANDAI NAMCO Holdings ranks #533 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 64.7%.
Is BANDAI NAMCO Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
BANDAI NAMCO Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. Based on the distribution chart, BANDAI NAMCO Holdings ranks #533 out of 824 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BANDAI NAMCO Holdings has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BANDAI NAMCO Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, BANDAI NAMCO Holdings ranks #533 out of 824 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places BANDAI NAMCO Holdings 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 BANDAI NAMCO Holdings and its competitors. BANDAI NAMCO Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BANDAI NAMCO Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BANDAI NAMCO Holdings (NCBDF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.82, compared to a current price of $22.50 — trading 21.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. BANDAI NAMCO Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 93/100. 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 BANDAI NAMCO Holdings (NCBDF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.45 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 BANDAI NAMCO Holdings (NCBDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BANDAI NAMCO Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $22.50 is trading 21.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $28.82. GuruFocus considers BANDAI NAMCO Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NCBDF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.45
  • GF Value™: $28.82 vs. price of $22.50 (21.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100

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


BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Business Description

Address 5-37-8 Shiba, Bandai Namco Future Research Institute, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 108-0014
Bandai Namco was established in 2005 through the merger of Bandai (established 1950), a toy manufacturer, and Namco (established 1955), a video game developer and arcade operator. Since then, Bandai Namco has emerged as one of the top entertainment companies in Japan, producing and selling games, toys, animation, and music content for a portfolio of over 400 internationally popular intellectual properties. The company's most notable franchises—Gundam, Dragon Ball, and One Piece are among the highest-grossing franchises in the world.
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