Densan Co (TSE:3640) Beneish M-Score: -2.15 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:3640 Densan Co Ltd TSE:3640
69 GF Score
Price 円2,414.00
GF Value 円2,525.98
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Densan Co Beneish M-Score?

Densan Co TSE:3640 +2.29% 69 Beneish M-Score is -2.15 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3640 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,525.98 (Fairly Valued). Among 987 Semiconductors companies, Densan Co ranks worse than 65.35% 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 -2.15 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:3640' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.88   Med: -2.6   Max: -1.97
Current: -2.15

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Densan Co was -1.97. The lowest was -2.88. And the median was -2.60.


Densan Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Densan 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.

Densan Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Densan 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 -2.77 -2.60 -2.59 -2.60 -2.15

Densan Co 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 -2.59 0.00 -2.60 0.00 -2.15

TSE:3640 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Densan 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.


Densan Co Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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Densan 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 Densan 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 * 1.056+0.528 * 0.9151+0.404 * 0.668+0.892 * 1.4934+0.115 * 0.6063
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.006552-0.327 * 0.9057
=-2.15

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円10,855 Mil.
Revenue was 円27,987 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円10,591 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円16,866 Mil.
Total Assets was 円25,646 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円5,959 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,609 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円7,824 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円540 Mil.
Net Income was 円4,478 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円4,310 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円6,883 Mil.
Revenue was 円18,741 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円6,490 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円11,724 Mil.
Total Assets was 円21,464 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円6,206 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円919 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円6,388 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,341 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)
=(10854.701 / 27987.254) / (6883.029 / 18740.93)
=0.387844 / 0.367273
=1.056

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)
=(6490.148 / 18740.93) / (10591.047 / 27987.254)
=0.346309 / 0.378424
=0.9151

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 - (16866.36 + 5959.028) / 25645.634) / (1 - (11723.72 + 6206.399) / 21463.555)
=0.10997 / 0.164625
=0.668

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
=27987.254 / 18740.93
=1.4934

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))
=(918.532 / (918.532 + 6206.399)) / (1609.203 / (1609.203 + 5959.028))
=0.128918 / 0.212626
=0.6063

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 / 27987.254) / (0 / 18740.93)
=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)
=((539.814 + 7824.322) / 25645.634) / ((1341.127 + 6387.717) / 21463.555)
=0.326143 / 0.360092
=0.9057

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
=(4478.269 - 0 - 4310.247) / 25645.634
=0.006552

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.

Densan Co has a M-score of -2.15 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 -2.15 mean?
Densan Co (TSE:3640) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.15 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Densan Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Densan Co ranks #645 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 65.3%.
Is Densan Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Densan Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. Based on the distribution chart, Densan Co ranks #645 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Densan Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Densan Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Densan Co ranks #645 out of 987 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Densan 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Semiconductors 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 Densan Co and its competitors. Densan Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Densan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Densan Co (TSE:3640) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,525.98, compared to a current price of 円2,414.00 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. Densan Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100. 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 Densan Co (TSE:3640), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.15 as of Jul. 14, 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 Densan Co (TSE:3640) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Densan Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,414.00 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,525.98. GuruFocus considers Densan Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3640:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.15
  • GF Value™: 円2,525.98 vs. price of 円2,414.00 (4.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3640 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Densan Co Business Description

Address 276-6 Tsuruga Nanase Nakamachi, Nagano Prefecture, Nagano, JPN, 380-0904
Densan Co Ltd is engaged in the development and provision of information systems and related services. Its reporting segments include the Public Sector and the Industrial Sector. In the Public Sector, it serves local governments and related organizations by developing, selling, and supporting package systems, as well as offering equipment sales and information processing services. The Industrial Sector focuses on private enterprises and medical and welfare institutions, offering software development, equipment sales, and various information services. It also includes internet connectivity services for general consumers. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Public Sector segment.
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