CommSeed (NGO:3739) Beneish M-Score: -2.24 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


NGO:3739 CommSeed Corp NGO:3739
56 GF Score
Price 円128.00
GF Value 円208.36
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is CommSeed Beneish M-Score?

CommSeed NGO:3739 +2.40% 56 Beneish M-Score is -2.24 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates NGO:3739 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of 円208.36 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 531 Interactive Media companies, CommSeed ranks worse than 72.69% 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 -2.24 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NGO:3739' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.85   Med: -2.74   Max: -2.04
Current: -2.24

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of CommSeed was -2.04. The lowest was -3.85. And the median was -2.74.


CommSeed Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CommSeed'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.

CommSeed Beneish M-Score Chart

CommSeed 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 -3.25 -2.46 -2.33 -3.85 -2.24

CommSeed 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 -2.33 0.00 -3.85 0.00 -2.24

NGO:3739 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, CommSeed'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.


CommSeed Beneish M-Score vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


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CommSeed 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 CommSeed 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 * 0.75+0.528 * 1.0312+0.404 * 1.2777+0.892 * 1.004+0.115 * 1.1727
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.055687-0.327 * 0.8165
=-2.24

* 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300 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,475 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円823 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,121 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,517 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円12 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円46 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円568 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円121 Mil.
Net Income was 円99 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円14 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円398 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,465 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円845 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,294 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,620 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円56 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円830 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円71 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)
=(299.7 / 2474.759) / (397.997 / 2464.916)
=0.121103 / 0.161465
=0.75

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)
=(845.148 / 2464.916) / (822.875 / 2474.759)
=0.342871 / 0.332507
=1.0312

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 - (1121.078 + 12.254) / 1517.234) / (1 - (1294.493 + 4.416) / 1619.649)
=0.253028 / 0.198031
=1.2777

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
=2474.759 / 2464.916
=1.004

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))
=(56.025 / (56.025 + 4.416)) / (46.209 / (46.209 + 12.254))
=0.926937 / 0.790397
=1.1727

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 / 2474.759) / (0 / 2464.916)
=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)
=((120.694 + 568.47) / 1517.234) / ((71.1 + 829.935) / 1619.649)
=0.454224 / 0.556315
=0.8165

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
=(98.8 - 0 - 14.31) / 1517.234
=0.055687

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.

CommSeed has a M-score of -2.24 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 -2.24 mean?
CommSeed (NGO:3739) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.24 as of Jul. 01, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on CommSeed and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CommSeed ranks #386 out of 531 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 72.7%.
Is CommSeed's Beneish M-Score too high?
CommSeed's current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. Based on the distribution chart, CommSeed ranks #386 out of 531 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CommSeed has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CommSeed's Beneish M-Score compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, CommSeed ranks #386 out of 531 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places CommSeed 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 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 CommSeed and its competitors. CommSeed's current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CommSeed stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CommSeed (NGO:3739) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円208.36, compared to a current price of 円128.00 — trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. CommSeed's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 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 CommSeed (NGO:3739), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.24 as of Jul. 01, 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 CommSeed (NGO:3739) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CommSeed stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円128.00 is trading 38.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円208.36. GuruFocus considers CommSeed to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NGO:3739:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.24
  • GF Value™: 円208.36 vs. price of 円128.00 (38.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:3739 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CommSeed Business Description

Address 2-3 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0062
CommSeed Corp is engaged in the planning and production of mobile content. It also involves in the planning and production of video game software; and provision of ASP services. It provides smartphone apps. It also develops the manufacturer's official website and various contract development projects.
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