Daiwa Computer Co (TSE:3816) Beneish M-Score: -2.13 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:3816 Daiwa Computer Co Ltd TSE:3816
84 GF Score
Price 円1,085.00
GF Value 円1,130.42
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Daiwa Computer Co Beneish M-Score?

Daiwa Computer Co TSE:3816 84 Beneish M-Score is -2.13 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3816 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,130.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,634 Software companies, Daiwa Computer Co ranks worse than 72.06% 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 -2.13 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:3816' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.99   Med: -2.29   Max: -1.98
Current: -2.13

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Daiwa Computer Co was -1.98. The lowest was -2.99. And the median was -2.29.


Daiwa Computer Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daiwa Computer 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.

Daiwa Computer Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Daiwa Computer Co Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.56 -2.29 -2.11 -2.99 -2.13

Daiwa Computer Co Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 -2.99 0.00 -2.13 0.00

TSE:3816 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Daiwa Computer 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.


Daiwa Computer Co Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Daiwa Computer 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 Daiwa Computer 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 * 1.2314+0.528 * 0.9802+0.404 * 0.9476+0.892 * 0.9737+0.115 * 1.1126
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.022498-0.327 * 0.7843
=-2.13

* 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 (Jul25) TTM:Last Year (Jul24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円439 Mil.
Revenue was 円3,205 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,053 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円4,451 Mil.
Total Assets was 円6,242 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,097 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円35 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円492 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円38 Mil.
Net Income was 円418 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円277 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円366 Mil.
Revenue was 円3,291 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,060 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円4,294 Mil.
Total Assets was 円6,121 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,110 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円40 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円618 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円44 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)
=(438.902 / 3204.763) / (366.049 / 3291.339)
=0.136953 / 0.111216
=1.2314

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)
=(1059.583 / 3291.339) / (1052.593 / 3204.763)
=0.321931 / 0.328446
=0.9802

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 - (4451.428 + 1096.927) / 6241.588) / (1 - (4294.011 + 1109.575) / 6121.045)
=0.111067 / 0.117212
=0.9476

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
=3204.763 / 3291.339
=0.9737

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))
=(39.878 / (39.878 + 1109.575)) / (35.307 / (35.307 + 1096.927))
=0.034693 / 0.031183
=1.1126

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 / 3204.763) / (0 / 3291.339)
=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)
=((37.66 + 491.529) / 6241.588) / ((44.122 + 617.563) / 6121.045)
=0.084784 / 0.1081
=0.7843

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
=(417.508 - 0 - 277.083) / 6241.588
=0.022498

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.

Daiwa Computer Co has a M-score of -2.13 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 -2.13 mean?
Daiwa Computer Co (TSE:3816) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.13 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Daiwa Computer Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Daiwa Computer Co ranks #1898 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 72.1%.
Is Daiwa Computer Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Daiwa Computer Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.13. Based on the distribution chart, Daiwa Computer Co ranks #1898 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daiwa Computer Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daiwa Computer Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Daiwa Computer Co ranks #1898 out of 2634 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Daiwa Computer 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Daiwa Computer Co and its competitors. Daiwa Computer Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daiwa Computer Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiwa Computer Co (TSE:3816) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,130.42, compared to a current price of 円1,085.00 — trading 4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.13. Daiwa Computer Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Daiwa Computer Co (TSE:3816), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.13 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 Daiwa Computer Co (TSE:3816) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiwa Computer Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,085.00 is trading 4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,130.42. GuruFocus considers Daiwa Computer Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3816:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.13
  • GF Value™: 円1,130.42 vs. price of 円1,085.00 (4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3816 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Daiwa Computer Co Business Description

Address 36-18, Wakamatsu-Cho, Takatsuki-Shi, Osaka, JPN, 569-0054
Daiwa Computer Co Ltd is engaged in designing business applications, web-related system, software development, operation support, system consulting, related equipment sales, development and sale of packaged software, consulting, SaaS/ASP service. It also engaged in the production, processing, and sale of agricultural crops. Its segments include: Software development-related business, which covers the construction and operation of information systems; and the Service integration business, which covers SaaS-type software services.
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