GAtechnologies Co (TSE:3491) Beneish M-Score: -3.15 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSE:3491 GAtechnologies Co Ltd TSE:3491
74 GF Score
Price 円1,387.00
GF Value 円2,235.87
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is GAtechnologies Co Beneish M-Score?

GAtechnologies Co TSE:3491 +2.51% 74 Beneish M-Score is -3.15 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3491 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,235.87 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 532 Interactive Media companies, GAtechnologies Co ranks better than 71.8% 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 -3.15 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:3491' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.15   Med: -1.67   Max: -0.32
Current: -3.15

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of GAtechnologies Co was -0.32. The lowest was -3.15. And the median was -1.67.


GAtechnologies Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GAtechnologies 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.

GAtechnologies Co Beneish M-Score Chart

GAtechnologies Co Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.31 -1.72 -2.77 -2.26 -3.15

GAtechnologies Co Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 -2.53 -2.26 -1.22 -3.15 0.00

TSE:3491 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, GAtechnologies 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.


GAtechnologies Co Beneish M-Score vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


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GAtechnologies 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 GAtechnologies 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 * 0.7822+0.528 * 0.9557+0.404 * 0.8155+0.892 * 1.3111+0.115 * 0.937
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9899+4.679 * -0.14623-0.327 * 0.885
=-3.15

* 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 (Oct25) TTM:Last Year (Oct24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円1,285 Mil.
Revenue was 円248,947 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円42,163 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円48,799 Mil.
Total Assets was 円82,370 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,504 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円5,961 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円34,865 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円36,040 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円13,720 Mil.
Net Income was 円3,890 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円15,935 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,253 Mil.
Revenue was 円189,883 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円30,734 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円38,629 Mil.
Total Assets was 円77,203 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円4,019 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円5,786 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円26,864 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円34,165 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円18,533 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)
=(1285 / 248947) / (1253 / 189883)
=0.005162 / 0.006599
=0.7822

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)
=(30734 / 189883) / (42163 / 248947)
=0.161858 / 0.169365
=0.9557

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 - (48799 + 3504) / 82370) / (1 - (38629 + 4019) / 77203)
=0.365024 / 0.447586
=0.8155

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
=248947 / 189883
=1.3111

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))
=(5786 / (5786 + 4019)) / (5961 / (5961 + 3504))
=0.590107 / 0.629794
=0.937

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)
=(34865 / 248947) / (26864 / 189883)
=0.14005 / 0.141477
=0.9899

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)
=((13720 + 36040) / 82370) / ((18533 + 34165) / 77203)
=0.604103 / 0.68259
=0.885

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
=(3890 - 0 - 15935) / 82370
=-0.14623

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.

GAtechnologies Co has a M-score of -3.15 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 -3.15 mean?
GAtechnologies Co (TSE:3491) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.15 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on GAtechnologies Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GAtechnologies Co ranks #150 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 28.2%.
Is GAtechnologies Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
GAtechnologies Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.15. Based on the distribution chart, GAtechnologies Co ranks #150 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GAtechnologies Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GAtechnologies Co's Beneish M-Score compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, GAtechnologies Co ranks #150 out of 532 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts GAtechnologies Co 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Interactive Media 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 GAtechnologies Co and its competitors. GAtechnologies Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GAtechnologies Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GAtechnologies Co (TSE:3491) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,235.87, compared to a current price of 円1,387.00 — trading 38% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.15. GAtechnologies 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 GAtechnologies Co (TSE:3491), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.15 as of Jul. 15, 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 GAtechnologies Co (TSE:3491) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GAtechnologies Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,387.00 is trading 38% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,235.87. GuruFocus considers GAtechnologies Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3491:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.15
  • GF Value™: 円2,235.87 vs. price of 円1,387.00 (38% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3491 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


GAtechnologies Co Business Description

Address 3-2, 2-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Japan Sumitomo Real Estate Roppongi Grand Tower, 40th Floor, Tokyo, JPN, 106-6290
GAtechnologies Co Ltd is a Japan based company engaged in development and operation of real estate transaction platform. The company is also engaged in the development and management of application for real estate owners and provides crowdfunding service for second-hand divided apartments.
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