Findex (TSE:3649) Beneish M-Score: -2.76 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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TSE:3649 Findex Inc TSE:3649
95 GF Score
Price 円859.00
GF Value 円931.38
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Findex Beneish M-Score?

Findex TSE:3649 -1.49% 95 Beneish M-Score is -2.76 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3649 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of 円931.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 628 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Findex ranks better than 65.45% 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 -2.76 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:3649' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.54   Med: -2.46   Max: -1.98
Current: -2.76

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Findex was -1.98. The lowest was -4.54. And the median was -2.46.


Findex Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Findex'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.

Findex Beneish M-Score Chart

Findex Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.02 -2.31 -2.02 -1.98 -2.76

Findex Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.76 0.00

TSE:3649 vs VEEV, BTSG, TEM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Health Information Services subindustry, Findex'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.


Findex Beneish M-Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Findex's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Findex 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 Findex 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 * 1.1059+0.528 * 0.9327+0.404 * 0.9684+0.892 * 1.046+0.115 * 0.9774
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.05809-0.327 * 1.3017
=-2.76

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円1,793 Mil.
Revenue was 円6,110 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,985 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,744 Mil.
Total Assets was 円6,808 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円254 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円307 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,027 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,257 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,652 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,550 Mil.
Revenue was 円5,841 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,553 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,582 Mil.
Total Assets was 円6,684 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円252 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円291 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円774 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)
=(1793.101 / 6109.941) / (1550.176 / 5841.379)
=0.293473 / 0.265378
=1.1059

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)
=(3553.427 / 5841.379) / (3984.979 / 6109.941)
=0.60832 / 0.652212
=0.9327

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 - (3743.671 + 253.808) / 6807.858) / (1 - (3582.463 + 252.409) / 6684.103)
=0.412814 / 0.42627
=0.9684

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
=6109.941 / 5841.379
=1.046

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))
=(290.732 / (290.732 + 252.409)) / (307.311 / (307.311 + 253.808))
=0.535279 / 0.547675
=0.9774

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 / 6109.941) / (0 / 5841.379)
=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 + 1026.55) / 6807.858) / ((0 + 774.27) / 6684.103)
=0.150789 / 0.115838
=1.3017

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
=(1256.97 - 0 - 1652.441) / 6807.858
=-0.05809

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.

Findex has a M-score of -2.76 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 -2.76 mean?
Findex (TSE:3649) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.76 as of Jul. 19, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Findex and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Findex ranks #217 out of 628 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 34.6%.
Is Findex's Beneish M-Score too high?
Findex's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. Based on the distribution chart, Findex ranks #217 out of 628 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Findex has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Findex's Beneish M-Score compare to VEEV and BTSG?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Findex ranks #217 out of 628 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Findex 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Findex and its competitors. Findex's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Findex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Findex (TSE:3649) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円931.38, compared to a current price of 円859.00 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. Findex's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Findex (TSE:3649), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.76 as of Jul. 19, 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 Findex (TSE:3649) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Findex stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円859.00 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円931.38. GuruFocus considers Findex to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3649:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.76
  • GF Value™: 円931.38 vs. price of 円859.00 (7.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3649 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Findex Business Description

Address 1-7-2 Otemachi, Tokyo Sankei Building, 26th Floor, Chiyoda-Ku, Matsuyama, JPN, 100-0004
Findex Inc is engaged in the operation of the system development business and health tech business.
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