Gaiax Co (NGO:3775) Beneish M-Score: -2.87 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


NGO:3775 Gaiax Co Ltd NGO:3775
56 GF Score
Price 円436.00
GF Value 円567.80
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Gaiax Co Beneish M-Score?

Gaiax Co NGO:3775 -2.90% 56 Beneish M-Score is -2.87 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates NGO:3775 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of 円567.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 532 Interactive Media companies, Gaiax Co ranks better than 62.22% 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 -2.87 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NGO:3775' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.26   Med: -2.22   Max: -0.14
Current: -2.87

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Gaiax Co was -0.14. The lowest was -3.26. And the median was -2.22.


Gaiax Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gaiax 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.

Gaiax Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Gaiax 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 -2.09 -3.25 -0.31 -2.35 -2.87

Gaiax Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 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 -2.35 0.00 0.00 -2.87 0.00

NGO:3775 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Gaiax 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.


Gaiax Co Beneish M-Score vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


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Gaiax 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 Gaiax 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 * 0.7819+0.528 * 1.0512+0.404 * 0.7815+0.892 * 1.038+0.115 * 1.2689
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.040018-0.327 * 1.004
=-2.87

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円359 Mil.
Revenue was 円3,499 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,155 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,164 Mil.
Total Assets was 円2,303 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円30 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円26 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円615 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円320 Mil.
Net Income was 円219 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円311 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円443 Mil.
Revenue was 円3,370 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,182 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,173 Mil.
Total Assets was 円2,340 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円26 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円36 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円725 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円222 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)
=(359.375 / 3498.673) / (442.772 / 3370.449)
=0.102718 / 0.131369
=0.7819

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)
=(2181.933 / 3370.449) / (2154.591 / 3498.673)
=0.647372 / 0.615831
=1.0512

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 - (2164.306 + 30.456) / 2303.309) / (1 - (2173.021 + 26.11) / 2340.265)
=0.047127 / 0.060307
=0.7815

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
=3498.673 / 3370.449
=1.038

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))
=(36.304 / (36.304 + 26.11)) / (25.779 / (25.779 + 30.456))
=0.581664 / 0.458416
=1.2689

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 / 3498.673) / (0 / 3370.449)
=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)
=((320.13 + 615.275) / 2303.309) / ((221.795 + 724.847) / 2340.265)
=0.406114 / 0.404502
=1.004

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
=(218.575 - 0 - 310.749) / 2303.309
=-0.040018

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.

Gaiax Co has a M-score of -2.87 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 -2.87 mean?
Gaiax Co (NGO:3775) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.87 as of Jul. 08, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Gaiax Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gaiax Co ranks #201 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 37.8%.
Is Gaiax Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Gaiax Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. Based on the distribution chart, Gaiax Co ranks #201 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gaiax Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gaiax Co's Beneish M-Score compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Gaiax Co ranks #201 out of 532 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Gaiax 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 Gaiax Co and its competitors. Gaiax Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gaiax Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gaiax Co (NGO:3775) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円567.80, compared to a current price of 円436.00 — trading 23.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. Gaiax Co'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 Gaiax Co (NGO:3775), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.87 as of Jul. 08, 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 Gaiax Co (NGO:3775) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gaiax Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円436.00 is trading 23.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円567.80. GuruFocus considers Gaiax Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NGO:3775:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.87
  • GF Value™: 円567.80 vs. price of 円436.00 (23.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:3775 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gaiax Co Business Description

Address 2-5-3 Hirakawacho Nagatacho GRID, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 102-0093
Gaiax Co Ltd engages in planning, developing, and managing social community sites. The company offers Web integration services, including planning, creation, and management of online communities represented by blog and SNS sites. It invests in internal and external sharing economy services born by the penetration of social media. It provides its services like planning and construction of social media to enterprises, municipalities, educational institutions, and operation. The two reportable segments of the company are Service Business and Incubation Business.
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