NEXOF (NEXON Co) Beneish M-Score: -2.76 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is NEXON Co Beneish M-Score?

NEXON Co NEXOF -11.39% 82 Beneish M-Score is -2.76 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates NEXOF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.39 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 532 Interactive Media companies, NEXON Co ranks better than 57.71% 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 -2.76 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NEXOF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.21   Med: -2.49   Max: -1.12
Current: -2.76

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of NEXON Co was -1.12. The lowest was -3.21. And the median was -2.49.


NEXON Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NEXON 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.

NEXON Co Beneish M-Score Chart

NEXON Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.42 -2.13 -2.52 -1.12 -2.86

NEXON Co 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 -2.33 -2.82 -3.12 -2.86 -2.76

NEXOF vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, NEXON 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.


NEXON Co Beneish M-Score vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, NEXON Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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NEXON 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 NEXON 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 * 0.7863+0.528 * 1.06+0.404 * 0.6128+0.892 * 1.1232+0.115 * 1.342
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0607+4.679 * -0.003958-0.327 * 1.429
=-2.82

* 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 $413 Mil.
Revenue was 959.361 + 792.733 + 802.899 + 822.585 = $3,378 Mil.
Gross Profit was 643.435 + 402.796 + 493.004 + 495.731 = $2,035 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $6,282 Mil.
Total Assets was $8,728 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $488 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $60 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $1,128 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,225 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $195 Mil.
Net Income was 360.625 + 69.634 + 258.111 + 115.986 = $804 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 334.094 + 0 + 236.449 + 268.363 = $839 Mil.
Total Receivables was $467 Mil.
Revenue was 764.362 + 518.326 + 948.508 + 775.839 = $3,007 Mil.
Gross Profit was 501.081 + 297.476 + 625.859 + 495.927 = $1,920 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $4,790 Mil.
Total Assets was $8,197 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $405 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $69 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $947 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $724 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $209 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)
=(412.641 / 3377.578) / (467.202 / 3007.035)
=0.122171 / 0.15537
=0.7863

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)
=(1920.343 / 3007.035) / (2034.966 / 3377.578)
=0.638617 / 0.602493
=1.06

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 - (6282.058 + 487.76) / 8728.425) / (1 - (4790.256 + 404.984) / 8197.006)
=0.224394 / 0.366203
=0.6128

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
=3377.578 / 3007.035
=1.1232

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))
=(69.257 / (69.257 + 404.984)) / (59.56 / (59.56 + 487.76))
=0.146038 / 0.108821
=1.342

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)
=(1127.895 / 3377.578) / (946.658 / 3007.035)
=0.333936 / 0.314814
=1.0607

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)
=((194.64 + 1224.664) / 8728.425) / ((208.731 + 723.982) / 8197.006)
=0.162607 / 0.113787
=1.429

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
=(804.356 - 0 - 838.906) / 8728.425
=-0.003958

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.

NEXON Co has a M-score of -2.82 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 -2.76 mean?
NEXON Co (NEXOF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.76 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on NEXON Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NEXON Co ranks #225 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is NEXON Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
NEXON Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. Based on the distribution chart, NEXON Co ranks #225 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NEXON Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NEXON Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, NEXON Co ranks #225 out of 532 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts NEXON 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Interactive Media 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 NEXON Co and its competitors. NEXON Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NEXON Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NEXON Co (NEXOF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.39, compared to a current price of $14.13 — trading 39.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. NEXON Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 NEXON Co (NEXOF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.76 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 NEXON Co (NEXOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NEXON Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.13 is trading 39.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.39. GuruFocus considers NEXON Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NEXOF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.76
  • GF Value™: $23.39 vs. price of $14.13 (39.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs

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


NEXON Co Business Description

Address 1-4-5 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 106-0032
Nexon is a South Korean online game developer and publisher, founded in 1994 in Korea by Kim Jung-ju. In 2005, the company moved its headquarters to Tokyo, Japan, and has operations in Korea, the US, Taiwan, and Thailand. The company's most notable franchises are MapleStory, Dungeon & Fighter, Sudden Attack, and KartRider. Nexon has been the publisher for EA's FC Online game franchise in Korea and Japan since 2013. Nexon acquired an independent game developer, Embark Studios AB, located in Stockholm, Sweden, in 2019.
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