Axel Mark (TSE:3624) Beneish M-Score: -3.37 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSE:3624 Axel Mark Inc TSE:3624
44 GF Score
Price 円72.00
GF Value 円57.29
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Axel Mark Beneish M-Score?

Axel Mark TSE:3624 -6.49% 44 Beneish M-Score is -3.37 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3624 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of 円57.29 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 532 Interactive Media companies, Axel Mark ranks better than 77.82% 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 -3.37 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:3624' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.65   Med: -2.62   Max: 1.91
Current: -3.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Axel Mark was 1.91. The lowest was -4.65. And the median was -2.62.


Axel Mark Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Axel Mark'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.

Axel Mark Beneish M-Score Chart

Axel Mark 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 -1.94 -3.56 -1.24 -3.03 -3.37

Axel Mark Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.00 -3.03 0.00 -3.37 0.00

TSE:3624 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Axel Mark'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.


Axel Mark Beneish M-Score vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


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Axel Mark 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 Axel Mark 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 * 1.7311+0.528 * 0.5234+0.404 * 0.3721+0.892 * 0.6145+0.115 * 3.3148
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.223694-0.327 * 0.794
=-3.37

* 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70 Mil.
Revenue was 円974 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円105 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,094 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,326 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円133 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円9 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20 Mil.
Net Income was 円-763 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-467 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円66 Mil.
Revenue was 円1,584 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円89 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円675 Mil.
Total Assets was 円925 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円65 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円16 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円100 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円357 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)
=(70.229 / 973.566) / (66.024 / 1584.443)
=0.072136 / 0.04167
=1.7311

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)
=(89.25 / 1584.443) / (104.78 / 973.566)
=0.056329 / 0.107625
=0.5234

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 - (1093.831 + 132.694) / 1325.631) / (1 - (674.502 + 64.701) / 925.053)
=0.074761 / 0.200907
=0.3721

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
=973.566 / 1584.443
=0.6145

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))
=(16.445 / (16.445 + 64.701)) / (8.641 / (8.641 + 132.694))
=0.202659 / 0.061138
=3.3148

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 / 973.566) / (0 / 1584.443)
=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)
=((19.858 + 499.523) / 1325.631) / ((356.646 + 99.801) / 925.053)
=0.391799 / 0.493428
=0.794

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
=(-763.131 - 0 - -466.595) / 1325.631
=-0.223694

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.

Axel Mark has a M-score of -3.37 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 -3.37 mean?
Axel Mark (TSE:3624) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.37 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Axel Mark and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Axel Mark ranks #118 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is Axel Mark's Beneish M-Score too high?
Axel Mark's current Beneish M-Score is -3.37. Based on the distribution chart, Axel Mark ranks #118 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Axel Mark has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axel Mark's Beneish M-Score compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Axel Mark ranks #118 out of 532 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Axel Mark in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Axel Mark and its competitors. Axel Mark's current Beneish M-Score is -3.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axel Mark stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axel Mark (TSE:3624) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円57.29, compared to a current price of 円72.00 — trading 25.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.37. Axel Mark's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 3 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 Axel Mark (TSE:3624), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.37 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 Axel Mark (TSE:3624) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axel Mark stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円72.00 is trading 25.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円57.29. GuruFocus considers Axel Mark to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3624:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.37
  • GF Value™: 円57.29 vs. price of 円72.00 (25.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3624 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Axel Mark Business Description

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Address 1-32-2 Honmachi, Harmony Tower, 17th Floor, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 164-0012
Axel Mark Inc is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in Advertising Business, IoT healthcare business, and Blockchain-related business. It provide advertising network services that network numerous Internet advertising media (publication media) and sell advertising space within that network to advertisers, receiving commission, as well as advertising management services and services to support e-commerce sales promotion for small and medium-sized businesses. The company has a track record of providing games using blockchain and is contributing to the development of blockchain games as a top player in the domestic blockchain game industry. The company also develops IoT solutions in various fields. It develops and sells products that meet the various needs of its clients.
44GF Score

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