TEAR (NGO:2485) Beneish M-Score: -2.70 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


NGO:2485 TEAR Corp NGO:2485
58 GF Score
Price 円530.00
GF Value 円690.79
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is TEAR Beneish M-Score?

TEAR NGO:2485 58 Beneish M-Score is -2.70 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NGO:2485 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円690.79. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 92 Personal Services companies, TEAR ranks better than 53.26% 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 -2.7 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NGO:2485' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.88   Med: -2.53   Max: -1.6
Current: -2.7

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of TEAR was -1.60. The lowest was -2.88. And the median was -2.53.


TEAR Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TEAR'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.

TEAR Beneish M-Score Chart

TEAR Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.62 -2.71 -2.38 -1.60 -2.70

TEAR 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 0.00 -1.60 0.00 -2.70 0.00

NGO:2485 vs ROL, SCI, HRB: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Personal Services subindustry, TEAR'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.


TEAR Beneish M-Score vs Personal Services Industry

For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, TEAR's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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TEAR 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 TEAR 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 * 0.8974+0.528 * 1.0439+0.404 * 0.9442+0.892 * 1.1446+0.115 * 0.8645
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.053323-0.327 * 0.984
=-2.70

* 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984 Mil.
Revenue was 円21,563 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円8,154 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円6,047 Mil.
Total Assets was 円27,868 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円13,081 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,491 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円6,106 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円10,963 Mil.
Net Income was 円891 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円2,377 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円958 Mil.
Revenue was 円18,839 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円7,437 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円5,740 Mil.
Total Assets was 円27,326 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円12,510 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,214 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円5,880 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円11,130 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)
=(984 / 21563) / (958 / 18839)
=0.045634 / 0.050852
=0.8974

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)
=(7437 / 18839) / (8154 / 21563)
=0.394766 / 0.378148
=1.0439

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 - (6047 + 13081) / 27868) / (1 - (5740 + 12510) / 27326)
=0.313621 / 0.332138
=0.9442

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
=21563 / 18839
=1.1446

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))
=(1214 / (1214 + 12510)) / (1491 / (1491 + 13081))
=0.088458 / 0.10232
=0.8645

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 / 21563) / (0 / 18839)
=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)
=((10963 + 6106) / 27868) / ((11130 + 5880) / 27326)
=0.612495 / 0.622484
=0.984

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
=(891 - 0 - 2377) / 27868
=-0.053323

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.

TEAR has a M-score of -2.70 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 -2.70 mean?
TEAR (NGO:2485) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.70 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on TEAR and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, TEAR ranks #43 out of 92 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 46.7%.
Is TEAR's Beneish M-Score too high?
TEAR's current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. Based on the distribution chart, TEAR ranks #43 out of 92 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, TEAR has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TEAR's Beneish M-Score compare to ROL and SCI?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, TEAR ranks #43 out of 92 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts TEAR 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 Personal Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Personal 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 TEAR and its competitors. TEAR's current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TEAR stock overvalued right now?
TEAR (NGO:2485) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.70. The stock's GF Value™ is 円690.79, compared to a current price of 円530.00 — trading 23.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. TEAR's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 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 TEAR (NGO:2485), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.70 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 TEAR (NGO:2485) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TEAR stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円530.00 is trading 23.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円690.79.

Key valuation signals for NGO:2485:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.70
  • GF Value™: 円690.79 vs. price of 円530.00 (23.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:2485 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


TEAR Business Description

Other Exchanges 2485:Japan
Address 3-35-1, Kurokawahontori, Kita-ku, Nagoya, Nagoya, JPN, 462-0841
TEAR Corp is engaged in the subcontracting of funeral services and legal requirements. The company also provides follow up according to contents of bereaved families and propose funeral business entrants and know how provided by franchise. Its reportable segments are the funeral business, and franchise business. The funeral business segment derives maximum revenue.
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