Saaf Holdings Co (TSE:1447) Beneish M-Score: -2.99 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:1447 Saaf Holdings Co Ltd TSE:1447
63 GF Score
Price 円383.00
GF Value 円291.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Saaf Holdings Co Beneish M-Score?

Saaf Holdings Co TSE:1447 -5.90% 63 Beneish M-Score is -2.99 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:1447 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円291.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,631 Software companies, Saaf Holdings Co ranks better than 76.17% 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 -2.99 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:1447' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.99   Med: -2.56   Max: -2.21
Current: -2.99

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Saaf Holdings Co was -2.21. The lowest was -2.99. And the median was -2.56.


Saaf Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saaf Holdings 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.

Saaf Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Saaf Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.67 -2.45 -2.68 -2.27 -2.99

Saaf Holdings Co Semi-Annual Data
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 -2.68 0.00 -2.27 0.00 -2.99

TSE:1447 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Saaf Holdings 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.


Saaf Holdings Co Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Saaf Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Saaf Holdings 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 Saaf Holdings 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 * 0.8659+0.528 * 0.97+0.404 * 1.1346+0.892 * 1.0251+0.115 * 0.9562
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.093724-0.327 * 1.022
=-2.99

* 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5,576 Mil.
Revenue was 円29,581 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円7,570 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円10,340 Mil.
Total Assets was 円17,169 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円2,886 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円764 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円11,070 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,054 Mil.
Net Income was 円460 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円2,069 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円6,282 Mil.
Revenue was 円28,856 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円7,163 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円10,804 Mil.
Total Assets was 円16,998 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円2,754 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円690 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円9,511 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円4,172 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)
=(5576.48 / 29580.675) / (6281.908 / 28855.658)
=0.188518 / 0.217701
=0.8659

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)
=(7163.256 / 28855.658) / (7569.991 / 29580.675)
=0.248244 / 0.25591
=0.97

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 - (10339.973 + 2885.794) / 17168.538) / (1 - (10803.735 + 2753.915) / 16998.056)
=0.229651 / 0.2024
=1.1346

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
=29580.675 / 28855.658
=1.0251

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))
=(689.517 / (689.517 + 2753.915)) / (764.45 / (764.45 + 2885.794))
=0.200241 / 0.209424
=0.9562

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 / 29580.675) / (0 / 28855.658)
=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)
=((3053.643 + 11069.984) / 17168.538) / ((4172.336 + 9510.505) / 16998.056)
=0.822646 / 0.804965
=1.022

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
=(460.24 - 0 - 2069.349) / 17168.538
=-0.093724

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.

Saaf Holdings Co has a M-score of -2.99 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 -2.99 mean?
Saaf Holdings Co (TSE:1447) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.99 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Saaf Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Saaf Holdings Co ranks #627 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is Saaf Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Saaf Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.99. Based on the distribution chart, Saaf Holdings Co ranks #627 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saaf Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saaf Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Saaf Holdings Co ranks #627 out of 2631 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Saaf Holdings Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Saaf Holdings Co and its competitors. Saaf Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saaf Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saaf Holdings Co (TSE:1447) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円291.01, compared to a current price of 円383.00 — trading 31.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.99. Saaf Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 10 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 Saaf Holdings Co (TSE:1447), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.99 as of Jul. 14, 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 Saaf Holdings Co (TSE:1447) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saaf Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円383.00 is trading 31.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円291.01. GuruFocus considers Saaf Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1447:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.99
  • GF Value™: 円291.01 vs. price of 円383.00 (31.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1447 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saaf Holdings Co Business Description

Address 3-2-24 Toyosu, Foresia Building. 9th floor, Koto-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 135-0061
Saaf Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in IT consulting, system development, system equipment sales, human resource dispatch/introduction, ground investigation and improvement, ground guarantee, etc., and operations incidental or related thereto.
63GF Score

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