CrowdWorks (TSE:3900) Beneish M-Score: -3.04 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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What is CrowdWorks Beneish M-Score?

CrowdWorks TSE:3900 -4.24% 58 Beneish M-Score is -3.04 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3900 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,618.88 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, CrowdWorks ranks better than 81.18% 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 -3.04 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:3900' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.04   Med: -2.39   Max: 2.31
Current: -3.04

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of CrowdWorks was 2.31. The lowest was -3.04. And the median was -2.39.


CrowdWorks Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CrowdWorks'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.

CrowdWorks Beneish M-Score Chart

CrowdWorks Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.38 -2.40 -1.95 -2.32 -3.04

CrowdWorks Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -2.32 0.00 -3.04 0.00

TSE:3900 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, CrowdWorks'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.


CrowdWorks Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CrowdWorks's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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CrowdWorks 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 CrowdWorks 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 * 0.883+0.528 * 1.0859+0.404 * 0.7738+0.892 * 1.3239+0.115 * 0.8841
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.127168-0.327 * 1.2525
=-3.04

* 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 (Sep25) TTM:Last Year (Sep24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円2,981 Mil.
Revenue was 円22,657 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円9,567 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円11,486 Mil.
Total Assets was 円15,691 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円20 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円613 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円5,593 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,315 Mil.
Net Income was 円-257 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,738 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,550 Mil.
Revenue was 円17,114 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円7,847 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円8,828 Mil.
Total Assets was 円13,537 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円44 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円260 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円5,534 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円602 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)
=(2980.658 / 22657.413) / (2549.721 / 17113.505)
=0.131553 / 0.148989
=0.883

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)
=(7846.84 / 17113.505) / (9566.824 / 22657.413)
=0.458517 / 0.422238
=1.0859

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 - (11486.209 + 19.913) / 15690.79) / (1 - (8827.646 + 43.576) / 13537.082)
=0.266696 / 0.344673
=0.7738

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
=22657.413 / 17113.505
=1.3239

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))
=(259.657 / (259.657 + 43.576)) / (612.968 / (612.968 + 19.913))
=0.856295 / 0.968536
=0.8841

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 / 22657.413) / (0 / 17113.505)
=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)
=((3315.071 + 5593.074) / 15690.79) / ((601.508 + 5534.455) / 13537.082)
=0.567731 / 0.453271
=1.2525

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
=(-257.066 - 0 - 1738.297) / 15690.79
=-0.127168

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.

CrowdWorks has a M-score of -3.04 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 -3.04 mean?
CrowdWorks (TSE:3900) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.04 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on CrowdWorks and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CrowdWorks ranks #192 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is CrowdWorks' Beneish M-Score too high?
CrowdWorks' current Beneish M-Score is -3.04. Based on the distribution chart, CrowdWorks ranks #192 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CrowdWorks has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CrowdWorks' Beneish M-Score compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CrowdWorks ranks #192 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places CrowdWorks in the top 19% 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business 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 CrowdWorks and its competitors. CrowdWorks's current Beneish M-Score is -3.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CrowdWorks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CrowdWorks (TSE:3900) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,618.88, compared to a current price of 円564.00 — trading 65.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.04. CrowdWorks' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 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 CrowdWorks (TSE:3900), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.04 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 CrowdWorks (TSE:3900) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CrowdWorks stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円564.00 is trading 65.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,618.88. GuruFocus considers CrowdWorks to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3900:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.04
  • GF Value™: 円1,618.88 vs. price of 円564.00 (65.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3900 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CrowdWorks Business Description

Address 4-20-3 Ebisu, 6th Floor, Yebisu Garden Place Tower, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-6006
CrowdWorks Inc is engaged in the crowdsourcing business. The group has two reporting segments: Matching Business and Business SaaS Business.
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