Japan Exchange Group (STU:OSK) Beneish M-Score: -2.05 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


STU:OSK Japan Exchange Group Inc STU:OSK
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Price €10.70
GF Value €10.10
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Japan Exchange Group Beneish M-Score?

Japan Exchange Group STU:OSK -0.93% 84 Beneish M-Score is -2.05 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:OSK with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 702 Capital Markets companies, Japan Exchange Group ranks worse than 54.7% 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 -2.05 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STU:OSK' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.61   Med: -2.47   Max: -2.05
Current: -2.05

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Japan Exchange Group was -2.05. The lowest was -2.61. And the median was -2.47.


Japan Exchange Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Exchange Group'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.

Japan Exchange Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Japan Exchange Group 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 -2.51 -2.45 -2.34 -2.49 -2.05

Japan Exchange Group 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 -2.49 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.05

STU:OSK vs SPGI, CME, ICE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Japan Exchange Group'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.


Japan Exchange Group Beneish M-Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Japan Exchange Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Japan Exchange Group 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 Japan Exchange Group 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 * 1.5112+0.528 * 1.063+0.404 * 1.1764+0.892 * 0.7245+0.115 * 1.1233
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.000652-0.327 * 0.9991
=-2.14

* 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 €134 Mil.
Revenue was €895 Mil.
Gross Profit was €486 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €389,326 Mil.
Total Assets was €390,299 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €67 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €98 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €388,284 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0 Mil.
Net Income was €333 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €587 Mil.
Total Receivables was €123 Mil.
Revenue was €1,235 Mil.
Gross Profit was €713 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €528,841 Mil.
Total Assets was €529,943 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €56 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €114 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €527,570 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €124 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)
=(134.458 / 894.923) / (122.81 / 1235.242)
=0.150245 / 0.099422
=1.5112

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)
=(712.546 / 1235.242) / (485.625 / 894.923)
=0.576847 / 0.542644
=1.063

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 - (389325.662 + 66.853) / 390298.53) / (1 - (528840.646 + 56.44) / 529942.814)
=0.002321 / 0.001973
=1.1764

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
=894.923 / 1235.242
=0.7245

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))
=(113.942 / (113.942 + 56.44)) / (98.36 / (98.36 + 66.853))
=0.668744 / 0.595353
=1.1233

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 / 894.923) / (0 / 1235.242)
=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)
=((0 + 388284.185) / 390298.53) / ((124.032 + 527569.523) / 529942.814)
=0.994839 / 0.995756
=0.9991

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
=(333.02 - 0 - 587.354) / 390298.53
=-0.000652

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.

Japan Exchange Group has a M-score of -2.14 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 -2.05 mean?
Japan Exchange Group (STU:OSK) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.05 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Japan Exchange Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Exchange Group ranks #384 out of 702 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 54.7%.
Is Japan Exchange Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Japan Exchange Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.05. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Exchange Group ranks #384 out of 702 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Exchange Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Exchange Group's Beneish M-Score compare to SPGI and CME?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Japan Exchange Group ranks #384 out of 702 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Japan Exchange Group 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Capital Markets 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 Japan Exchange Group and its competitors. Japan Exchange Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Exchange Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Exchange Group (STU:OSK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.10, compared to a current price of €10.70 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.05. Japan Exchange Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 8 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 Japan Exchange Group (STU:OSK), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.05 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 Japan Exchange Group (STU:OSK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Exchange Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.70 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.10. GuruFocus considers Japan Exchange Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:OSK:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.05
  • GF Value™: €10.10 vs. price of €10.70 (5.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Japan Exchange Group Business Description

Address 2-1 Kabutocho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8224
Japan Exchange Group is a vertically integrated securities exchange business, which includes the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Osaka Exchange, and Tokyo Commodity Exchange. JPX ranks among the top five largest stock exchange operators in the world by market capitalization, and its Nikkei 225 and Topix derivatives products are some of the most widely traded derivatives products in the world.
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