Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) Beneish M-Score: -1.94 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


TSE:2341 Arbeit-Times Co Ltd TSE:2341
71 GF Score
Price 円176.00
GF Value 円217.88
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Arbeit-Times Co Beneish M-Score?

Arbeit-Times Co TSE:2341 -5.88% 71 Beneish M-Score is -1.94 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2341 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円217.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 977 Media - Diversified companies, Arbeit-Times Co ranks worse than 77.99% 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 -1.94 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:2341' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.6   Med: -2.54   Max: -1.94
Current: -1.94

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Arbeit-Times Co was -1.94. The lowest was -3.60. And the median was -2.54.


Arbeit-Times Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arbeit-Times 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.

Arbeit-Times Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Arbeit-Times Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.21 -2.30 -2.64 -3.60 -1.94

Arbeit-Times Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 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 -2.64 0.00 -3.60 0.00 -1.94

TSE:2341 vs NYT, WLY: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Arbeit-Times 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.


Arbeit-Times Co Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Arbeit-Times Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Arbeit-Times 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 Arbeit-Times 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 * 1.0218+0.528 * 1.0395+0.404 * 2.8261+0.892 * 1.1342+0.115 * 0.9756
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.058316-0.327 * 1.243
=-1.94

* 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 (Feb26) TTM:Last Year (Feb25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円490 Mil.
Revenue was 円4,719 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,162 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,285 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,614 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円541 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円40 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円708 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円189 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円400 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円423 Mil.
Revenue was 円4,161 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,898 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,510 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,318 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円553 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円40 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円523 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円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)
=(489.948 / 4719.056) / (422.742 / 4160.588)
=0.103823 / 0.101606
=1.0218

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)
=(2898.019 / 4160.588) / (3162.011 / 4719.056)
=0.696541 / 0.670052
=1.0395

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 - (2285.287 + 541.35) / 3613.591) / (1 - (2509.532 + 552.62) / 3317.824)
=0.217776 / 0.07706
=2.8261

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
=4719.056 / 4160.588
=1.1342

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))
=(39.915 / (39.915 + 552.62)) / (40.15 / (40.15 + 541.35))
=0.067363 / 0.069046
=0.9756

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 / 4719.056) / (0 / 4160.588)
=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 + 708.041) / 3613.591) / ((0 + 523.007) / 3317.824)
=0.195938 / 0.157636
=1.243

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
=(189.08 - 0 - 399.81) / 3613.591
=-0.058316

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.

Arbeit-Times Co has a M-score of -1.94 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 -1.94 mean?
Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.94 as of Jul. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Arbeit-Times Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Arbeit-Times Co ranks #762 out of 977 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 78%.
Is Arbeit-Times Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Arbeit-Times Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.94. Based on the distribution chart, Arbeit-Times Co ranks #762 out of 977 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Arbeit-Times Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arbeit-Times Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Arbeit-Times Co ranks #762 out of 977 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Arbeit-Times Co 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Arbeit-Times Co and its competitors. Arbeit-Times Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arbeit-Times Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円217.88, compared to a current price of 円176.00 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.94. Arbeit-Times Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.94 as of Jul. 11, 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 Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbeit-Times Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円176.00 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円217.88. GuruFocus considers Arbeit-Times Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2341:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.94
  • GF Value™: 円217.88 vs. price of 円176.00 (19.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2341 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arbeit-Times Co Business Description

Address 2-6-13 Kyobashi, 5th Floor, Kyobashi Yotsugi Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0031
Arbeit-Times Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the business of publishing magazines. The company edits and issues free job recruitment magazine under the brand name DOMO. It also provides job-related information through its online websites. In addition, it is also involved in the free paper agent intermediary and direct promotion business activities. The Group has two reportable segments: Information provision business; and Sales promotion support business.
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