Carta Holdings (TSE:3688) Beneish M-Score: -2.63 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:3688 Carta Holdings Inc TSE:3688
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What is Carta Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Carta Holdings TSE:3688 57 Beneish M-Score is -2.63 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3688 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,578.60. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

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 -2.63 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:3688' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.99   Med: -2.34   Max: 1.12
Current: -2.63

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Carta Holdings was 1.12. The lowest was -2.99. And the median was -2.34.


Carta Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carta Holdings'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.

Carta Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Carta Holdings Annual Data
Trend Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.44 -2.82 -2.10 -2.79 -2.63

Carta Holdings Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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 -2.63 0.00 0.00 0.00

TSE:3688 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Carta Holdings'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.


Carta Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


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Carta Holdings 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 Carta Holdings 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 * 0.9634+0.528 * 0.9885+0.404 * 0.8942+0.892 * 1.0068+0.115 * 0.9173
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.018368-0.327 * 0.9431
=-2.63

* 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 (Dec24) TTM:Last Year (Dec23) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円16,970 Mil.
Revenue was 円24,275 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円21,878 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円37,760 Mil.
Total Assets was 円48,344 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,666 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円927 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円23,503 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,688 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円2,576 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円17,496 Mil.
Revenue was 円24,111 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円21,480 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円37,669 Mil.
Total Assets was 円49,863 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,908 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円931 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円25,704 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)
=(16970 / 24275) / (17496 / 24111)
=0.699073 / 0.725644
=0.9634

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)
=(21480 / 24111) / (21878 / 24275)
=0.89088 / 0.901256
=0.9885

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 - (37760 + 1666) / 48344) / (1 - (37669 + 1908) / 49863)
=0.18447 / 0.206285
=0.8942

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
=24275 / 24111
=1.0068

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))
=(931 / (931 + 1908)) / (927 / (927 + 1666))
=0.327932 / 0.357501
=0.9173

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 / 24275) / (0 / 24111)
=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 + 23503) / 48344) / ((0 + 25704) / 49863)
=0.486162 / 0.515492
=0.9431

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
=(1688 - 0 - 2576) / 48344
=-0.018368

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.

Carta Holdings has a M-score of -2.63 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 -2.63 mean?
Carta Holdings (TSE:3688) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.63 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Carta Holdings and its competitors.
Is Carta Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Carta Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. Overall, Carta Holdings has a GF Score™ of 57/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carta Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to GOOGL and META?
Carta Holdings' Beneish M-Score of -2.63 can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media 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 Carta Holdings and its competitors. Carta Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carta Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Carta Holdings (TSE:3688) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.63. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,578.60, compared to a current price of 円2,090.00 — trading 32.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. Carta Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 8 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 Carta Holdings (TSE:3688), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.63 as of Jun. 27, 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 Carta Holdings (TSE:3688) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carta Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,090.00 is trading 32.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,578.60.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3688:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.63
  • GF Value™: 円1,578.60 vs. price of 円2,090.00 (32.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3688 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Carta Holdings Business Description

Address Shibuya First Place 1st, 6th, 7th, 8th Floor, Shimizu-machi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0045
Carta Holdings Inc, formerly Voyage Group Inc is a Japanese company engaged in online media-related business and web search and advertising.
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