Koei Tecmo Holdings Co (TSE:3635) Beneish M-Score: -2.11 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSE:3635 Koei Tecmo Holdings Co Ltd TSE:3635
79 GF Score
Price 円1,507.50
GF Value 円2,101.18
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Koei Tecmo Holdings Co Beneish M-Score?

Koei Tecmo Holdings Co TSE:3635 +0.27% 79 Beneish M-Score is -2.11 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3635 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,101.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 532 Interactive Media companies, Koei Tecmo Holdings Co ranks worse than 74.81% 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 -2.11 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:3635' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.99   Med: -2.38   Max: -1.8
Current: -2.11

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Koei Tecmo Holdings Co was -1.80. The lowest was -2.99. And the median was -2.38.


Koei Tecmo Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Koei Tecmo 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.

Koei Tecmo Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Koei Tecmo Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.99 -1.80 -2.78 -2.11 -2.11

Koei Tecmo Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 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 -2.11 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.11

TSE:3635 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Koei Tecmo 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.


Koei Tecmo Holdings Co Beneish M-Score vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


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Koei Tecmo 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 Koei Tecmo 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 * 1.2982+0.528 * 0.976+0.404 * 0.6869+0.892 * 1.0631+0.115 * 1.5255
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.031308-0.327 * 1.0734
=-2.11

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円20,871 Mil.
Revenue was 円88,393 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円57,062 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円139,608 Mil.
Total Assets was 円313,662 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円59,216 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,999 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円30,349 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円42,830 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円33,010 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円15,123 Mil.
Revenue was 円83,150 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円52,390 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円61,484 Mil.
Total Assets was 円209,828 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円36,509 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,914 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円18,914 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)
=(20871 / 88393) / (15123 / 83150)
=0.236116 / 0.181876
=1.2982

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)
=(52390 / 83150) / (57062 / 88393)
=0.630066 / 0.645549
=0.976

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 - (139608 + 59216) / 313662) / (1 - (61484 + 36509) / 209828)
=0.36612 / 0.532984
=0.6869

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
=88393 / 83150
=1.0631

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))
=(1914 / (1914 + 36509)) / (1999 / (1999 + 59216))
=0.049814 / 0.032655
=1.5255

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 / 88393) / (0 / 83150)
=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 + 30349) / 313662) / ((0 + 18914) / 209828)
=0.096757 / 0.09014
=1.0734

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
=(42830 - 0 - 33010) / 313662
=0.031308

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.

Koei Tecmo Holdings Co has a M-score of -2.11 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 -2.11 mean?
Koei Tecmo Holdings Co (TSE:3635) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.11 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Koei Tecmo Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Koei Tecmo Holdings Co ranks #398 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 74.8%.
Is Koei Tecmo Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Koei Tecmo Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.11. Based on the distribution chart, Koei Tecmo Holdings Co ranks #398 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Koei Tecmo Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koei Tecmo Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Koei Tecmo Holdings Co ranks #398 out of 532 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Koei Tecmo 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 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 Koei Tecmo Holdings Co and its competitors. Koei Tecmo Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koei Tecmo Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koei Tecmo Holdings Co (TSE:3635) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,101.18, compared to a current price of 円1,507.50 — trading 28.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.11. Koei Tecmo Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Koei Tecmo Holdings Co (TSE:3635), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.11 as of Jun. 26, 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 Koei Tecmo Holdings Co (TSE:3635) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koei Tecmo Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,507.50 is trading 28.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,101.18. GuruFocus considers Koei Tecmo Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3635:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.11
  • GF Value™: 円2,101.18 vs. price of 円1,507.50 (28.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3635 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Koei Tecmo Holdings Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 85T:Germany
Address 1-18-12 Minowa-cho, Kouhoku-ku, Yokohama, JPN, 223-8503
Koei Tecmo Holdings is a Japanese video game, amusement, and anime company created in 2009 by the merger of Koei and Tecmo, best known for their Nobunaga's Ambition, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Nioh, and Atelier game franchises. The company also creates games based on third-party franchises, such as Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda and Fire Emblem, and Kodansha's Attack on Titan.
79GF Score

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