CAVE Interactive Co (TSE:3760) Beneish M-Score: -2.52 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


TSE:3760 CAVE Interactive Co Ltd TSE:3760
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GF Value 円2,482.50
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What is CAVE Interactive Co Beneish M-Score?

CAVE Interactive Co TSE:3760 +1.44% 46 Beneish M-Score is -2.52 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3760 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,482.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 532 Interactive Media companies, CAVE Interactive Co ranks worse than 58.83% 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 -2.52 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:3760' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.49   Med: -3.41   Max: 12.32
Current: -2.52

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of CAVE Interactive Co was 12.32. The lowest was -11.49. And the median was -3.41.


CAVE Interactive Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CAVE Interactive 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.

CAVE Interactive Co Beneish M-Score Chart

CAVE Interactive Co Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.13 -4.36 5.19 -1.93 -2.52

CAVE Interactive Co Quarterly Data
Nov20 Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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 -2.52 0.00 0.00 0.00

TSE:3760 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, CAVE Interactive 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.


CAVE Interactive Co Beneish M-Score vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


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CAVE Interactive 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 CAVE Interactive 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 * 0.9061+0.528 * 1.1848+0.404 * 0.8796+0.892 * 1.1381+0.115 * 0.7715
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0+4.679 * -0.051022-0.327 * 1.1062
=-2.52

* 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 (May25) TTM:Last Year (May24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円1,643 Mil.
Revenue was 円13,969 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円5,231 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円8,479 Mil.
Total Assets was 円13,249 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円203 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円382 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,914 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円963 Mil.
Net Income was 円246 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円922 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,593 Mil.
Revenue was 円12,274 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円5,445 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円8,555 Mil.
Total Assets was 円14,357 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円177 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円179 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円2,156 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,027 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円771 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)
=(1642.644 / 13969.156) / (1592.884 / 12274.2)
=0.117591 / 0.129775
=0.9061

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)
=(5445.385 / 12274.2) / (5230.558 / 13969.156)
=0.443645 / 0.374436
=1.1848

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 - (8479.365 + 202.975) / 13248.57) / (1 - (8554.804 + 176.629) / 14357.237)
=0.344658 / 0.391844
=0.8796

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
=13969.156 / 12274.2
=1.1381

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))
=(179.235 / (179.235 + 176.629)) / (381.641 / (381.641 + 202.975))
=0.503662 / 0.652806
=0.7715

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 / 13969.156) / (2156.178 / 12274.2)
=0 / 0.175667
=0

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)
=((962.992 + 2914.309) / 13248.57) / ((771.199 + 3027.254) / 14357.237)
=0.292658 / 0.264567
=1.1062

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
=(246.488 - 0 - 922.451) / 13248.57
=-0.051022

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.

CAVE Interactive Co has a M-score of -2.52 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 -2.52 mean?
CAVE Interactive Co (TSE:3760) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.52 as of Jul. 12, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on CAVE Interactive Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CAVE Interactive Co ranks #313 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 58.8%.
Is CAVE Interactive Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
CAVE Interactive Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. Based on the distribution chart, CAVE Interactive Co ranks #313 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CAVE Interactive Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CAVE Interactive Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, CAVE Interactive Co ranks #313 out of 532 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places CAVE Interactive 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 CAVE Interactive Co and its competitors. CAVE Interactive Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CAVE Interactive Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAVE Interactive Co (TSE:3760) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,482.50, compared to a current price of 円634.00 — trading 74.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. CAVE Interactive Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 6 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 CAVE Interactive Co (TSE:3760), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.52 as of Jul. 12, 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 CAVE Interactive Co (TSE:3760) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAVE Interactive Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円634.00 is trading 74.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,482.50. GuruFocus considers CAVE Interactive Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3760:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.52
  • GF Value™: 円2,482.50 vs. price of 円634.00 (74.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3760 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CAVE Interactive Co Business Description

Address Nakameguro GT Tower, 2-1-1 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, 9th Floor, Tokyo, JPN, 153-0051
CAVE Interactive Co Ltd is a game creator. It is engaged in business such as mobile entertainment, content media and entertainment marketing, business planning, production management. It provides mobile media entertainment content. It develops music, social media applications, and online games, arcade video games such as deathsmiles, espagaluda, dodonpachi resurrection and shin megami.
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