THDDY (TV Asahi Holdings) Beneish M-Score: -2.47 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)

What is TV Asahi Holdings Beneish M-Score?

TV Asahi Holdings THDDY -0.68% 79 Beneish M-Score is -2.47 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates THDDY with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.33 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 980 Media - Diversified companies, TV Asahi Holdings ranks worse than 56.63% 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 -2.47 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

THDDY' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.6 Med: -2.48 Max: -2.39
Current: -2.47

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of TV Asahi Holdings was -2.39. The lowest was -2.60. And the median was -2.48.

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TV Asahi Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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Beneish M-Score	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-2.50	0.00	0.00	0.00	-2.47

THDDY vs NXST: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, TV Asahi Holdings's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score data, can be viewed below:

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TV Asahi Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, TV Asahi Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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TV Asahi Holdings 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 TV Asahi Holdings for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

-4.84

0.92 * DSRI

0.528 * GMI

0.404 * AQI

0.892 * SGI

0.115 * DEPI

-4.84

0.92 * 0.9728

0.528 * 0.9179

0.404 * 0.9877

0.892 * 0.9841

0.115 * 1.0745

0.172 * SGAI

4.679 * TATA

0.327 * LVGI

0.172 * 1

4.679 * 0.008102

0.327 * 1.0057

-2.52

This Year (Mar26) TTM:

Last Year (Mar25) TTM:

Total Receivables was $582 Mil.
Revenue was $2,139 Mil.
Gross Profit was $652 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,167 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,662 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $973 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $58 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $545 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0 Mil.
Net Income was $187 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $157 Mil.

Total Receivables was $608 Mil.
Revenue was $2,174 Mil.
Gross Profit was $608 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,187 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,754 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $987 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $64 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $556 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0 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)
	=	(582.086 / 2139.408)	/	(608.033 / 2174.032)
	=	0.272078	/	0.27968
	=	0.9728

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)
	=	(608.215 / 2174.032)	/	(652.043 / 2139.408)
	=	0.279764	/	0.304777
	=	0.9179

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 - (1166.945 + 972.948) / 3662.082)	/	(1 - (1187.065 + 987.155) / 3753.972)
	=	0.415662	/	0.420821
	=	0.9877

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
	=	2139.408	/	2174.032
	=	0.9841

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))
	=	(63.586 / (63.586 + 987.155))	/	(58.066 / (58.066 + 972.948))
	=	0.060515	/	0.056319
	=	1.0745

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 / 2139.408)	/	(0 / 2174.032)
	=	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 + 545.378) / 3662.082)	/	((0 + 555.879) / 3753.972)
	=	0.148926	/	0.148078
	=	1.0057

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
	=	(186.876 - 0	-	157.207)	/	3662.082
	=	0.008102

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.

TV Asahi Holdings has a M-score of -2.52 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.47 mean?

TV Asahi Holdings (THDDY) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.47 as of Jul. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on TV Asahi Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, TV Asahi Holdings ranks #555 out of 980 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.

Is TV Asahi Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?

TV Asahi Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. Based on the distribution chart, TV Asahi Holdings ranks #555 out of 980 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, TV Asahi Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does TV Asahi Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to NXST?

According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, TV Asahi Holdings ranks #555 out of 980 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places TV Asahi Holdings 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 Media - Diversified company?

A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 TV Asahi Holdings and its competitors. TV Asahi Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is TV Asahi Holdings stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TV Asahi Holdings (THDDY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.33, compared to a current price of $20.60 — trading 43.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. TV Asahi Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100. 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 TV Asahi Holdings (THDDY), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.47 as of Jul. 03, 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 TV Asahi Holdings (THDDY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TV Asahi Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $20.60 is trading 43.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.33. GuruFocus considers TV Asahi Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for THDDY:

Beneish M-Score: -2.47
GF Value™: $14.33 vs. price of $20.60 (43.8% above fair value)
GF Score™: 79/100

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TV Asahi Holdings Business Description

Industry Communication Services Media - Diversified

Comparable Companies TSE:9413 TSE:4676 TSE:9405 NGO:9402 TSE:4839 TSE:9414 FSE:9407 TSE:4838 TSE:9404 TSE:9412 LUX:SESGL TSE:9401 XTER:RRTL NXST LSE:ITV MIL:MFEB SHSE:600959 BOM:532733 SAU:4072 XPAR:MMT

Other Exchanges 9409:Japan

Address 6-9-1, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 106-8001

Website http://www.tv-asahihd.co.jp

TV Asahi Holdings Corporation is a Japanese multimedia group. Ranging from its primary business of broadcast TV, the company owns and manages music publishing and miscellaneous businesses. The Television Broadcasting segment is involved in the production and broadcasting of TV programs. The Music Publishing segment attends to music copyrights and related rights as well as the artist management and recording businesses and through the Others segment, it is engaged in event management and the sale of digital goods such as DVDs. The company derives its revenue from TV Broadcasting Business.

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