Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481) Beneish M-Score: -2.51 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:2481 Townnews-Sha Co Ltd TSE:2481
72 GF Score
Price 円664.00
GF Value 円721.63
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Townnews-Sha Co Beneish M-Score?

Townnews-Sha Co TSE:2481 +1.53% 72 Beneish M-Score is -2.51 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2481 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円721.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 Media - Diversified companies, Townnews-Sha Co ranks worse than 54.8% 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 -2.51 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:2481' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.67   Med: -2.46   Max: -2.14
Current: -2.51

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Townnews-Sha Co was -2.14. The lowest was -2.67. And the median was -2.46.


Townnews-Sha Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Townnews-Sha 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.

Townnews-Sha Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Townnews-Sha Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.21 -2.67 -2.42 -2.32 -2.51

Townnews-Sha Co Quarterly Data
Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 -2.32 0.00 -2.51 0.00 0.00

TSE:2481 vs NYT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Townnews-Sha 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.


Townnews-Sha Co Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Townnews-Sha 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 Townnews-Sha 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 * 0.9957+0.528 * 0.9912+0.404 * 0.99+0.892 * 0.9842+0.115 * 1.0394
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.001906-0.327 * 0.987
=-2.51

* 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円261 Mil.
Revenue was 円3,677 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,470 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,618 Mil.
Total Assets was 円5,792 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円939 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円46 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円526 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円389 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円400 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円267 Mil.
Revenue was 円3,736 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,488 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,360 Mil.
Total Assets was 円5,441 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円960 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円49 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円500 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)
=(261.246 / 3677.022) / (266.603 / 3736.173)
=0.071048 / 0.071357
=0.9957

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)
=(2487.836 / 3736.173) / (2470.22 / 3677.022)
=0.665878 / 0.671799
=0.9912

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 - (2618.148 + 938.643) / 5792.005) / (1 - (2360.198 + 959.611) / 5440.614)
=0.385914 / 0.38981
=0.99

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
=3677.022 / 3736.173
=0.9842

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))
=(49.147 / (49.147 + 959.611)) / (46.162 / (46.162 + 938.643))
=0.04872 / 0.046874
=1.0394

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 / 3677.022) / (0 / 3736.173)
=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 + 525.519) / 5792.005) / ((0 + 500.131) / 5440.614)
=0.090732 / 0.091925
=0.987

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
=(389.136 - 0 - 400.175) / 5792.005
=-0.001906

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.

Townnews-Sha Co has a M-score of -2.51 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 -2.51 mean?
Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.51 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Townnews-Sha Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Townnews-Sha Co ranks #542 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 54.8%.
Is Townnews-Sha Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Townnews-Sha Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. Based on the distribution chart, Townnews-Sha Co ranks #542 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Townnews-Sha Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Townnews-Sha Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NYT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Townnews-Sha Co ranks #542 out of 989 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Townnews-Sha 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 Townnews-Sha Co and its competitors. Townnews-Sha Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Townnews-Sha Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円721.63, compared to a current price of 円664.00 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. Townnews-Sha Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.51 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 Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Townnews-Sha Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円664.00 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円721.63. GuruFocus considers Townnews-Sha Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2481:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.51
  • GF Value™: 円721.63 vs. price of 円664.00 (8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2481 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Townnews-Sha Co Business Description

Address Edanishi 2-1-3, Aoba-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, JPN
Townnews-Sha Co Ltd is engaged in the planning, production, printing of various printed materials, and creation and management of websites. It also provides a local information newspaper which contains familiar information about politics, economics, society, culture, and sports, as well as the sale of advertising spaces in the paper.
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