Dawn (TSE:2303) Beneish M-Score: -1.24 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:2303 Dawn Corp TSE:2303
77 GF Score
Price 円1,221.00
GF Value 円1,395.09
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Dawn Beneish M-Score?

Dawn TSE:2303 -0.57% 77 Beneish M-Score is -1.24 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2303 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,395.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,634 Software companies, Dawn ranks worse than 87.66% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.24 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TSE:2303' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.14   Med: -2.36   Max: -1.08
Current: -1.24

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Dawn was -1.08. The lowest was -3.14. And the median was -2.36.


Dawn Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dawn'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.

Dawn Beneish M-Score Chart

Dawn Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.45 -2.30 -1.08 -2.42 -1.24

Dawn Quarterly Data
Aug20 Nov20 Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25 Feb26
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 -2.42 0.00 -1.24 0.00 0.00

TSE:2303 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Dawn'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.


Dawn Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Dawn 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 Dawn 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 * 1.8519+0.528 * 1.0379+0.404 * 1.3925+0.892 * 1.0973+0.115 * 0.7878
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.037798-0.327 * 0.8971
=-1.24

* 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 (May25) TTM:Last Year (May24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円313.9 Mil.
Revenue was 円1,646.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,076.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,089.1 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,074.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円17.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円5.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円277.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0.0 Mil.
Net Income was 円418.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円302.6 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円154.5 Mil.
Revenue was 円1,500.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,017.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,157.8 Mil.
Total Assets was 円2,815.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円21.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円5.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円283.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0.0 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)
=(313.876 / 1646.699) / (154.456 / 1500.658)
=0.190609 / 0.102926
=1.8519

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)
=(1017.683 / 1500.658) / (1075.994 / 1646.699)
=0.678158 / 0.653425
=1.0379

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 - (2089.143 + 17.276) / 3074.425) / (1 - (2157.754 + 21.131) / 2815.51)
=0.314858 / 0.226114
=1.3925

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
=1646.699 / 1500.658
=1.0973

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))
=(5.085 / (5.085 + 21.131)) / (5.643 / (5.643 + 17.276))
=0.193966 / 0.246215
=0.7878

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 / 1646.699) / (0 / 1500.658)
=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)
=((0 + 277.757) / 3074.425) / ((0 + 283.535) / 2815.51)
=0.090344 / 0.100705
=0.8971

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
=(418.774 - 0 - 302.567) / 3074.425
=0.037798

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.

Dawn has a M-score of -1.24 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.24 mean?
Dawn (TSE:2303) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.24 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Dawn and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dawn ranks #2309 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 87.7%.
Is Dawn's Beneish M-Score too high?
Dawn's current Beneish M-Score is -1.24. Based on the distribution chart, Dawn ranks #2309 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dawn has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dawn's Beneish M-Score compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Dawn ranks #2309 out of 2634 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Dawn 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 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 Dawn and its competitors. Dawn's current Beneish M-Score is -1.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dawn stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dawn (TSE:2303) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,395.09, compared to a current price of 円1,221.00 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.24. Dawn's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 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 Dawn (TSE:2303), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.24 as of Jun. 27, 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 Dawn (TSE:2303) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dawn stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,221.00 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,395.09. GuruFocus considers Dawn to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2303:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.24
  • GF Value™: 円1,395.09 vs. price of 円1,221.00 (12.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2303 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dawn Business Description

Address 2-2-21 Sannomiya Grand Building 5th floor, Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe, JPN
Dawn Corp is engaged in service building services such as FAQ Q and A location information service ASP, GPS map, GIS application development consulting contract research and development and sales of core GIS engine. It is a research and development company specialized in geographic information systems. Its system is used in the security and security of disaster prevention areas such as local governments, the crime prevention area for disaster prevention and the social infrastructure area of private enterprises.
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