Abalance (TSE:3856) Beneish M-Score: -3.31 (As of Aug. 31, 2026)

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TSE:3856 Abalance Corp TSE:3856
66 GF Score
Price 円211.00
GF Value 円835.13
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Abalance Beneish M-Score?

Abalance TSE:3856 -11.72% 66 Beneish M-Score is -3.31 as of Aug. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3856 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円835.13 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,634 Software companies, Abalance ranks better than 84.36% 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 -3.31 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:3856' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.31   Med: -2.04   Max: 1.97
Current: -3.31

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Abalance was 1.97. The lowest was -3.31. And the median was -2.04.


Abalance Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Abalance'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.

Abalance Beneish M-Score Chart

Abalance Annual Data
Trend Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.12 1.97 0.55 -2.84 -3.31

Abalance Quarterly Data
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TSE:3856 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Abalance'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.


Abalance Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Abalance 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 Abalance 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 * 1.6011+0.528 * 0.6451+0.404 * 1.0439+0.892 * 0.9707+0.115 * 0.6966
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.6923+4.679 * -0.234576-0.327 * 0.8089
=-3.31

* 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 (Jun24) TTM:Last Year (Jun23) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円4,978 Mil.
Revenue was 円208,972 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円44,573 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円89,197 Mil.
Total Assets was 円150,173 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円49,304 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円5,078 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円12,527 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円83,261 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円13,282 Mil.
Net Income was 円9,530 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円44,757 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円3,203 Mil.
Revenue was 円215,284 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円29,621 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円100,049 Mil.
Total Assets was 円143,691 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円32,943 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,292 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円7,626 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円100,356 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円13,848 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)
=(4978 / 208972) / (3203 / 215284)
=0.023821 / 0.014878
=1.6011

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)
=(29621 / 215284) / (44573 / 208972)
=0.13759 / 0.213297
=0.6451

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 - (89197 + 49304) / 150173) / (1 - (100049 + 32943) / 143691)
=0.077724 / 0.074458
=1.0439

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
=208972 / 215284
=0.9707

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))
=(2292 / (2292 + 32943)) / (5078 / (5078 + 49304))
=0.065049 / 0.093376
=0.6966

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)
=(12527 / 208972) / (7626 / 215284)
=0.059946 / 0.035423
=1.6923

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)
=((13282 + 83261) / 150173) / ((13848 + 100356) / 143691)
=0.642879 / 0.794789
=0.8089

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
=(9530 - 0 - 44757) / 150173
=-0.234576

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.

Abalance has a M-score of -3.31 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 -3.31 mean?
Abalance (TSE:3856) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.31 as of Aug. 31, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Abalance and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Abalance ranks #412 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is Abalance's Beneish M-Score too high?
Abalance's current Beneish M-Score is -3.31. Based on the distribution chart, Abalance ranks #412 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Abalance has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abalance's Beneish M-Score compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Abalance ranks #412 out of 2634 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Abalance in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Abalance and its competitors. Abalance's current Beneish M-Score is -3.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abalance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abalance (TSE:3856) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円835.13, compared to a current price of 円211.00 — trading 74.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.31. Abalance's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Abalance (TSE:3856), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.31 as of Aug. 31, 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 Abalance (TSE:3856) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abalance stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円211.00 is trading 74.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円835.13. GuruFocus considers Abalance to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3856:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.31
  • GF Value™: 円835.13 vs. price of 円211.00 (74.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3856 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Abalance Business Description

Address Higashi Shinagawa 2 - 4 Shinagawa - ku, Tenkouzu First, Tower 5th Floor, Tokyo, JPN, 140-0002
Abalance Corp is a Japan-based software company. It operates in three business divisions including Information technology (IT) division that provides outsourcing services and consulting, Solar power generation division is engaged in planning, manufacturing, import, export, and sale of products related to solar power generation system, smart grid system, and Construction machine sales business is engaged in the leasing and rental business of construction equipment in the Japan and overseas markets.
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