PRAP Japan (TSE:2449) Beneish M-Score: -2.35 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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69 GF Score
Price 円1,060.00
GF Value 円1,110.37
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What is PRAP Japan Beneish M-Score?

PRAP Japan TSE:2449 +0.95% 69 Beneish M-Score is -2.35 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2449 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,110.37 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,020 Business Services companies, PRAP Japan ranks worse than 65.49% 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 -2.35 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:2449' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.04   Med: -2.6   Max: -1.61
Current: -2.35

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of PRAP Japan was -1.61. The lowest was -3.04. And the median was -2.60.


PRAP Japan Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PRAP Japan'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.

PRAP Japan Beneish M-Score Chart

PRAP Japan Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.61 -2.71 -2.93 -2.69 -2.35

PRAP Japan 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 0.00 -2.69 0.00 -2.35 0.00

TSE:2449 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, PRAP Japan'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.


PRAP Japan Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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PRAP Japan 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 PRAP Japan 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 * 1.0529+0.528 * 1.0014+0.404 * 1.1954+0.892 * 1.0731+0.115 * 0.916
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.017372-0.327 * 0.9098
=-2.35

* 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 (Aug25) TTM:Last Year (Aug24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円1,304 Mil.
Revenue was 円7,388 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,779 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円5,958 Mil.
Total Assets was 円7,009 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円142 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円189 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,378 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円476 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円598 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,154 Mil.
Revenue was 円6,885 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,593 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円6,059 Mil.
Total Assets was 円6,996 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円178 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円196 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,512 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)
=(1303.972 / 7388.134) / (1154.179 / 6885.124)
=0.176495 / 0.167634
=1.0529

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)
=(2593.386 / 6885.124) / (2778.884 / 7388.134)
=0.376665 / 0.376128
=1.0014

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 - (5958.117 + 141.616) / 7008.511) / (1 - (6058.517 + 178.461) / 6995.811)
=0.129668 / 0.10847
=1.1954

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
=7388.134 / 6885.124
=1.0731

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))
=(195.906 / (195.906 + 178.461)) / (188.699 / (188.699 + 141.616))
=0.523299 / 0.57127
=0.916

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 / 7388.134) / (0 / 6885.124)
=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 + 1377.924) / 7008.511) / ((0 + 1511.729) / 6995.811)
=0.196607 / 0.216091
=0.9098

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
=(476.168 - 0 - 597.92) / 7008.511
=-0.017372

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.

PRAP Japan has a M-score of -2.35 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 -2.35 mean?
PRAP Japan (TSE:2449) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.35 as of Jul. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on PRAP Japan and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PRAP Japan ranks #668 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 65.5%.
Is PRAP Japan's Beneish M-Score too high?
PRAP Japan's current Beneish M-Score is -2.35. Based on the distribution chart, PRAP Japan ranks #668 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PRAP Japan has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PRAP Japan's Beneish M-Score compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, PRAP Japan ranks #668 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places PRAP Japan 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 PRAP Japan and its competitors. PRAP Japan's current Beneish M-Score is -2.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PRAP Japan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PRAP Japan (TSE:2449) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,110.37, compared to a current price of 円1,060.00 — trading 4.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.35. PRAP Japan's overall GF Score™ is 69/100. 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 PRAP Japan (TSE:2449), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.35 as of Jul. 16, 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 PRAP Japan (TSE:2449) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PRAP Japan stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,060.00 is trading 4.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,110.37. GuruFocus considers PRAP Japan to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2449:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.35
  • GF Value™: 円1,110.37 vs. price of 円1,060.00 (4.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2449 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PRAP Japan Business Description

Address ARK Mori Building 33F, Tokyo, JPN
PRAP Japan Inc provides public relations consultancy services. It offers Crisis Communications, Media Training, and Digital Influence.
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