VLC Holdings Co (NGO:2467) Beneish M-Score: -1.47 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


NGO:2467 VLC Holdings Co Ltd NGO:2467
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Price 円225.00
GF Value 円141.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is VLC Holdings Co Beneish M-Score?

VLC Holdings Co NGO:2467 -3.43% 51 Beneish M-Score is -1.47 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates NGO:2467 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of 円141.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,633 Software companies, VLC Holdings Co ranks worse than 85.11% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.47 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

NGO:2467' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.01   Med: -2.16   Max: 1.22
Current: -1.47

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of VLC Holdings Co was 1.22. The lowest was -8.01. And the median was -2.16.


VLC Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VLC Holdings 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.

VLC Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Chart

VLC Holdings Co 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 -0.84 -2.00 -2.41 1.22 -1.47

VLC Holdings Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.41 0.00 1.22 0.00 -1.47

NGO:2467 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, VLC Holdings 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.


VLC Holdings Co Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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VLC Holdings 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 VLC Holdings 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 * 1.0789+0.528 * 0.9139+0.404 * 1.1121+0.892 * 0.8509+0.115 * 9.1878
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.022489-0.327 * 0.9162
=-1.47

* 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 円315 Mil.
Revenue was 円1,366 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円606 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円603 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,197 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円60 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円306 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円72 Mil.
Net Income was 円-385 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-412 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円344 Mil.
Revenue was 円1,605 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円651 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円721 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,305 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円60 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円25 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円340 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円110 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)
=(315.459 / 1365.823) / (343.594 / 1605.082)
=0.230966 / 0.214066
=1.0789

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)
=(650.995 / 1605.082) / (606.13 / 1365.823)
=0.405584 / 0.443784
=0.9139

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 - (602.783 + 60.346) / 1196.938) / (1 - (721.317 + 60.404) / 1305.131)
=0.445979 / 0.40104
=1.1121

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
=1365.823 / 1605.082
=0.8509

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))
=(24.522 / (24.522 + 60.404)) / (1.958 / (1.958 + 60.346))
=0.288745 / 0.031427
=9.1878

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 / 1365.823) / (0 / 1605.082)
=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)
=((71.606 + 306.498) / 1196.938) / ((109.694 + 340.287) / 1305.131)
=0.315893 / 0.344778
=0.9162

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
=(-385.418 - 0 - -412.336) / 1196.938
=0.022489

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.

VLC Holdings Co has a M-score of -1.47 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.47 mean?
VLC Holdings Co (NGO:2467) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.47 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on VLC Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, VLC Holdings Co ranks #2241 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 85.1%.
Is VLC Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
VLC Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.47. Based on the distribution chart, VLC Holdings Co ranks #2241 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, VLC Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VLC Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, VLC Holdings Co ranks #2241 out of 2633 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places VLC Holdings Co 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 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 VLC Holdings Co and its competitors. VLC Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VLC Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VLC Holdings Co (NGO:2467) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円141.64, compared to a current price of 円225.00 — trading 58.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.47. VLC Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 VLC Holdings Co (NGO:2467), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.47 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 VLC Holdings Co (NGO:2467) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VLC Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円225.00 is trading 58.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円141.64. GuruFocus considers VLC Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NGO:2467:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.47
  • GF Value™: 円141.64 vs. price of 円225.00 (58.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:2467 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


VLC Holdings Co Business Description

Address No. 2, No. 2, Chuo-ku Nihombashi Bashoku-cho, Asahi Mutual Life Insurance Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0002
VLC Holdings Co Ltd provides consultancy services. It also offers compliance management, internet marketing research and other survey services. Its consulting business includes information security, marketing research through internet and sales promotion. It provides other services related to cybersecurity products.
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