Forcia (TSE:304A) Beneish M-Score: -2.87 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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TSE:304A Forcia Inc TSE:304A
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What is Forcia Beneish M-Score?

Forcia TSE:304A -2.05% 18 Beneish M-Score is -2.87 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:304A with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,628 Software companies, Forcia ranks better than 71.39% 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 -2.87 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:304A' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.87   Med: -2.26   Max: -1.65
Current: -2.87

During the past 4 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Forcia was -1.65. The lowest was -2.87. And the median was -2.26.

Forcia Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forcia'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.

Forcia Beneish M-Score Chart

Forcia Annual Data
Trend Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 -1.65 -2.87

Forcia Semi-Annual Data
Feb23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 -1.65 0.00 -2.87

TSE:304A vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Forcia'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.

Forcia Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Forcia's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Forcia 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 Forcia 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 * 0.6924+0.528 * 1.1058+0.404 * 1.2039+0.892 * 0.9512+0.115 * 0.8058
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.061491-0.327 * 0.671
=-2.87

* 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353 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,198 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,062 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,734 Mil.
Total Assets was 円2,154 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円141 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円73 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円167 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円49 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円181 Mil.
 Total Receivables was 円535 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,310 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,235 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,814 Mil.
Total Assets was 円2,192 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円142 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円54 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円252 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)
=(352.534 / 2197.552) / (535.262 / 2310.22)
=0.160421 / 0.231693
=0.6924

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)
=(1234.96 / 2310.22) / (1062.313 / 2197.552)
=0.534564 / 0.483407
=1.1058

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 - (1733.856 + 140.934) / 2154.41) / (1 - (1813.766 + 141.594) / 2191.637)
=0.12979 / 0.107808
=1.2039

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
=2197.552 / 2310.22
=0.9512

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))
=(53.873 / (53.873 + 141.594)) / (73.263 / (73.263 + 140.934))
=0.275612 / 0.342036
=0.8058

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 / 2197.552) / (0 / 2310.22)
=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 + 166.532) / 2154.41) / ((0 + 252.476) / 2191.637)
=0.077298 / 0.1152
=0.671

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
=(48.716 - 0 - 181.193) / 2154.41
=-0.061491

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.

Forcia has a M-score of -2.87 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 -2.87 mean?
Forcia (TSE:304A) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.87 as of Jul. 17, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Forcia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Forcia ranks #752 out of 2628 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is Forcia's Beneish M-Score too high?
Forcia's current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. Based on the distribution chart, Forcia ranks #752 out of 2628 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Forcia has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forcia's Beneish M-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Forcia ranks #752 out of 2628 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Forcia in the upper 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Forcia and its competitors. Forcia's current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forcia stock overvalued right now?
Forcia (TSE:304A) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.87. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. Forcia's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 4 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 Forcia (TSE:304A), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.87 as of Jul. 17, 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.

Forcia Business Description

Address 4-1-6 Shinjuku, JR Shinjuku Miraina Tower 13th floor, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 160-0022
Forcia Inc Offers services including system development and consulting, as well as SaaS products, based on a proprietary search platform that enables users to quickly find what it is searching for, from large volumes of ever-changing complex data.
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