Synclayer (TSE:1724) Beneish M-Score: -3.18 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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TSE:1724 Synclayer Inc TSE:1724
64 GF Score
Price 円685.00
GF Value 円670.09
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Synclayer Beneish M-Score?

Synclayer TSE:1724 -0.72% 64 Beneish M-Score is -3.18 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:1724 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円670.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,406 Hardware companies, Synclayer ranks better than 87.03% 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 -3.18 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:1724' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.2   Med: -2.46   Max: -1.35
Current: -3.18

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Synclayer was -1.35. The lowest was -3.20. And the median was -2.46.


Synclayer Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Synclayer'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.

Synclayer Beneish M-Score Chart

Synclayer Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.34 -1.75 -3.20 -1.35 -3.18

Synclayer Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.18 0.00

TSE:1724 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Synclayer'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.


Synclayer Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Synclayer's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Synclayer 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 Synclayer 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 * 0.8449+0.528 * 1.0371+0.404 * 1.1765+0.892 * 0.8956+0.115 * 0.9265
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.131976-0.327 * 0.7885
=-3.18

* 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2,793 Mil.
Revenue was 円10,488 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,151 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円6,063 Mil.
Total Assets was 円9,820 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円2,722 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円216 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,869 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円384 Mil.
Net Income was 円242 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,538 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円3,691 Mil.
Revenue was 円11,711 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,491 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円7,544 Mil.
Total Assets was 円11,352 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円2,791 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円204 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円4,433 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円336 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)
=(2793 / 10488) / (3691 / 11711)
=0.266304 / 0.315174
=0.8449

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)
=(2491 / 11711) / (2151 / 10488)
=0.212706 / 0.205092
=1.0371

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 - (6063 + 2722) / 9820) / (1 - (7544 + 2791) / 11352)
=0.105397 / 0.089588
=1.1765

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
=10488 / 11711
=0.8956

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))
=(204 / (204 + 2791)) / (216 / (216 + 2722))
=0.068114 / 0.073519
=0.9265

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 / 10488) / (0 / 11711)
=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)
=((384 + 2869) / 9820) / ((336 + 4433) / 11352)
=0.331263 / 0.420102
=0.7885

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
=(242 - 0 - 1538) / 9820
=-0.131976

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.

Synclayer has a M-score of -3.18 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 -3.18 mean?
Synclayer (TSE:1724) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.18 as of Jul. 19, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Synclayer and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Synclayer ranks #312 out of 2406 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is Synclayer's Beneish M-Score too high?
Synclayer's current Beneish M-Score is -3.18. Based on the distribution chart, Synclayer ranks #312 out of 2406 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Synclayer has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synclayer's Beneish M-Score compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Synclayer ranks #312 out of 2406 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Synclayer in the top 13% 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Synclayer and its competitors. Synclayer's current Beneish M-Score is -3.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synclayer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synclayer (TSE:1724) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円670.09, compared to a current price of 円685.00 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.18. Synclayer's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Synclayer (TSE:1724), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.18 as of Jul. 19, 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 Synclayer (TSE:1724) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synclayer stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円685.00 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円670.09. GuruFocus considers Synclayer to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1724:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.18
  • GF Value™: 円670.09 vs. price of 円685.00 (2.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1724 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Synclayer Business Description

Address 2-21-18 Chiyoda, Naka-ku, Nagoya, JPN
Synclayer Inc is engaged in design, construction, maintenance and consultant related to cable television system, and information communication system, production, purchase and sale of cable television system equipment, information communication system equipment and their peripheral equipment, and provision of information on introduction of cable television system, information communication system, and education and guidance.
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