Oriental Consultants Holdings Co (TSE:2498) Beneish M-Score: -1.80 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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TSE:2498 Oriental Consultants Holdings Co Ltd TSE:2498
74 GF Score
Price 円3,120.00
GF Value 円1,822.53
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Oriental Consultants Holdings Co Beneish M-Score?

Oriental Consultants Holdings Co TSE:2498 +0.16% 74 Beneish M-Score is -1.80 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2498 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,822.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, Oriental Consultants Holdings Co ranks worse than 83.92% 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 -1.8 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:2498' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.85   Med: -2.37   Max: -0.32
Current: -1.8

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Oriental Consultants Holdings Co was -0.32. The lowest was -2.85. And the median was -2.37.


Oriental Consultants Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Oriental Consultants Holdings 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.

Oriental Consultants Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Oriental Consultants Holdings Co 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 -2.41 -0.32 -2.16 -2.47 -1.80

Oriental Consultants Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:2498 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Oriental Consultants Holdings 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.


Oriental Consultants Holdings Co Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Oriental Consultants Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Oriental Consultants Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Oriental Consultants Holdings 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 Oriental Consultants Holdings 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 * 1.2483+0.528 * 1.0209+0.404 * 1.0802+0.892 * 1.1053+0.115 * 0.926
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.070767-0.327 * 1.0181
=-1.80

* 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41,962 Mil.
Revenue was 円95,366 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円21,077 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円62,162 Mil.
Total Assets was 円78,185 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,053 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円927 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円48,112 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円3,819 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-1,714 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円30,413 Mil.
Revenue was 円86,282 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円19,468 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円51,786 Mil.
Total Assets was 円65,196 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,398 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円934 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円39,406 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)
=(41961.621 / 95365.512) / (30412.92 / 86282.137)
=0.440008 / 0.352482
=1.2483

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)
=(19468.282 / 86282.137) / (21077.263 / 95365.512)
=0.225635 / 0.221016
=1.0209

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 - (62162.024 + 3053.218) / 78184.703) / (1 - (51786.418 + 3397.697) / 65195.946)
=0.165882 / 0.153565
=1.0802

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
=95365.512 / 86282.137
=1.1053

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))
=(934.196 / (934.196 + 3397.697)) / (926.947 / (926.947 + 3053.218))
=0.215655 / 0.232892
=0.926

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 / 95365.512) / (0 / 86282.137)
=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 + 48111.962) / 78184.703) / ((0 + 39406.203) / 65195.946)
=0.615363 / 0.604427
=1.0181

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
=(3819.096 - 0 - -1713.822) / 78184.703
=0.070767

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.

Oriental Consultants Holdings Co has a M-score of -1.80 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 -1.80 mean?
Oriental Consultants Holdings Co (TSE:2498) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.80 as of Jul. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Oriental Consultants Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Oriental Consultants Holdings Co ranks #856 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 83.9%.
Is Oriental Consultants Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Oriental Consultants Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.80. Based on the distribution chart, Oriental Consultants Holdings Co ranks #856 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Oriental Consultants Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oriental Consultants Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Oriental Consultants Holdings Co ranks #856 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Oriental Consultants Holdings 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 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 Oriental Consultants Holdings Co and its competitors. Oriental Consultants Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oriental Consultants Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oriental Consultants Holdings Co (TSE:2498) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,822.53, compared to a current price of 円3,120.00 — trading 71.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.80. Oriental Consultants Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Oriental Consultants Holdings Co (TSE:2498), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.80 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 Oriental Consultants Holdings Co (TSE:2498) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oriental Consultants Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,120.00 is trading 71.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,822.53. GuruFocus considers Oriental Consultants Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2498:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.80
  • GF Value™: 円1,822.53 vs. price of 円3,120.00 (71.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2498 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Oriental Consultants Holdings Co Business Description

Address 3-12-1 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Sumitomo Fudosan Nishi-Shinjuku 6th Building, Tokyo, JPN, 151-0071
Oriental Consultants Holdings Co Ltd offers consulting services to support the completion of a diverse range of projects in a diverse range of situations, from upstream studies such as planning, surveys, and design to downstream processes including implementation, operation, and maintenance. The company's segments include: Infrastructure management services business; Environmental management business; and Other businesses.
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