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 -2.57 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Persol Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2181'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.88 Med: -2.33 Max: -1.99
Current: -2.57
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Persol Holdings Co was -1.99. The lowest was -2.88. And the median was -2.33.
Persol Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Persol Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Persol 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.
TSE:2181 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Persol 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.
Persol Holdings Co Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Persol Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Persol Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Persol 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 * 1.0776
+
0.528 * 1.0017
+
0.404 * 1.0612
+
0.892 * 1.0721
+
0.115 * 0.9961
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9863
+
4.679 * -0.056003
-
0.327 * 0.9753
=
-2.57
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(32984 / (32984 + 59792))
/
(36407 / (36407 + 65595))
=
0.355523
/
0.356924
=
0.9961
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
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
=
(42688 - 0
-
77440)
/
620535
=
-0.056003
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.
Persol Holdings Co has a M-score of -2.57 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.57 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Persol Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Persol Holdings Co ranks #493 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is Persol Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Persol Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. Based on the distribution chart, Persol Holdings Co ranks #493 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Persol Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Persol Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Persol Holdings Co ranks #493 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Persol Holdings 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 a Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services 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 Persol Holdings Co and its competitors. Persol Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Persol Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円294.56, compared to a current price of 円240.60 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. Persol Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.57 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 Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persol Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円240.60 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円294.56.
GuruFocus considers Persol Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2181:
Beneish M-Score: -2.57
GF Value™: 円294.56 vs. price of 円240.60 (18.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2181 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Persol Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the provision of staffing and HR-related services. Its services include temporary staffing, recruitment, media, outsourcing, and job creation in a range of industries. The company's segments include Asia Pacific; Business Process Outsourcing (BPO); Career; Staffing; Technology; and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Staffing segment, which is engaged in the temporary staffing business for a wide range of industries, mainly in the administrative field, mainly in Japan.
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