CSS HOLDINGS (TSE:2304) Beneish M-Score: -2.47 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)


TSE:2304 CSS HOLDINGS Ltd TSE:2304
67 GF Score
Price 円926.00
GF Value 円1,089.35
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is CSS HOLDINGS Beneish M-Score?

CSS HOLDINGS TSE:2304 +0.98% 67 Beneish M-Score is -2.47 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2304 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,089.35 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,020 Business Services companies, CSS HOLDINGS ranks worse than 56.47% 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 CSS HOLDINGS's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:2304' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.07   Med: -2.49   Max: -2.36
Current: -2.47

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of CSS HOLDINGS was -2.36. The lowest was -3.07. And the median was -2.49.


CSS HOLDINGS Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CSS HOLDINGS'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.

CSS HOLDINGS Beneish M-Score Chart

CSS HOLDINGS Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.83 -2.56 -2.41 -2.53 -2.47

CSS HOLDINGS Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 -2.47 0.00 0.00

TSE:2304 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, CSS HOLDINGS'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.


CSS HOLDINGS Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CSS HOLDINGS's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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CSS 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 CSS HOLDINGS 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 * 0.9529+0.528 * 0.9821+0.404 * 1.1104+0.892 * 1.106+0.115 * 0.894
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.019162-0.327 * 0.9315
=-2.47

* 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 (Sep25) TTM:Last Year (Sep24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円2,167 Mil.
Revenue was 円19,500 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,220 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,914 Mil.
Total Assets was 円6,317 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,373 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円80 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,843 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円6 Mil.
Net Income was 円587 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円708 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,056 Mil.
Revenue was 円17,631 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,859 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,675 Mil.
Total Assets was 円5,931 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,386 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円72 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,858 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円14 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)
=(2166.691 / 19499.573) / (2055.873 / 17631.382)
=0.111115 / 0.116603
=0.9529

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)
=(2859.29 / 17631.382) / (3219.977 / 19499.573)
=0.16217 / 0.165131
=0.9821

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 - (3914.416 + 1373.346) / 6317.345) / (1 - (3674.946 + 1385.635) / 5931.124)
=0.162977 / 0.146775
=1.1104

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
=19499.573 / 17631.382
=1.106

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))
=(72.071 / (72.071 + 1385.635)) / (80.4 / (80.4 + 1373.346))
=0.049441 / 0.055305
=0.894

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 / 19499.573) / (0 / 17631.382)
=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)
=((6.098 + 2843.214) / 6317.345) / ((14.06 + 2857.802) / 5931.124)
=0.45103 / 0.484202
=0.9315

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
=(587.056 - 0 - 708.106) / 6317.345
=-0.019162

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.

CSS HOLDINGS has a M-score of -2.47 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 -2.47 mean?
CSS HOLDINGS (TSE:2304) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.47 as of Jul. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on CSS HOLDINGS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CSS HOLDINGS ranks #576 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 56.5%.
Is CSS HOLDINGS's Beneish M-Score too high?
CSS HOLDINGS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. Based on the distribution chart, CSS HOLDINGS ranks #576 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CSS HOLDINGS has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSS HOLDINGS's Beneish M-Score compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CSS HOLDINGS ranks #576 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places CSS 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 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 CSS HOLDINGS and its competitors. CSS 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 CSS HOLDINGS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSS HOLDINGS (TSE:2304) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,089.35, compared to a current price of 円926.00 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. CSS HOLDINGS's overall GF Score™ is 67/100. 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 CSS HOLDINGS (TSE:2304), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.47 as of Jul. 13, 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 CSS HOLDINGS (TSE:2304) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSS HOLDINGS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円926.00 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,089.35. GuruFocus considers CSS HOLDINGS to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2304:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.47
  • GF Value™: 円1,089.35 vs. price of 円926.00 (15% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2304 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CSS HOLDINGS Business Description

Address No. 10, No. 1,Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Kodenmacho, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0001
CSS HOLDINGS Ltd is a holding company engaged in the operation and management of its group companies. It operates Steward Business; dishwashing and management work centered on hotels and restaurants, Food Business; which handles employee cafeteria and restaurant management contracts through its subsidiaries, Space Produce Business; designs, constructs, manages, and sells items related to video, audio, broadcasting and security, and Others includes general affairs, personnel, and management related business.
67GF Score

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