MarkLines Co (TSE:3901) Beneish M-Score: -1.75 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


TSE:3901 MarkLines Co Ltd TSE:3901
78 GF Score
Price 円1,370.00
GF Value 円3,304.12
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is MarkLines Co Beneish M-Score?

MarkLines Co TSE:3901 -0.29% 78 Beneish M-Score is -1.75 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3901 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,304.12 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 532 Interactive Media companies, MarkLines Co ranks worse than 84.02% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.75 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TSE:3901' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.88   Med: -2.07   Max: -1.7
Current: -1.75

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of MarkLines Co was -1.70. The lowest was -2.88. And the median was -2.07.


MarkLines Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MarkLines 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.

MarkLines Co Beneish M-Score Chart

MarkLines Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.93 -2.14 -2.65 -1.99 -1.75

MarkLines Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 0.00 0.00 -1.75 0.00

TSE:3901 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, MarkLines 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.


MarkLines Co Beneish M-Score vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


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MarkLines 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 MarkLines 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 * 0.7544+0.528 * 0.9792+0.404 * 3.9285+0.892 * 1.0015+0.115 * 0.6057
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0393+4.679 * -0.032863-0.327 * 1.0382
=-1.75

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円292 Mil.
Revenue was 円5,570 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,701 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円4,297 Mil.
Total Assets was 円8,809 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,487 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円99 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円38 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,221 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,520 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,809 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円386 Mil.
Revenue was 円5,562 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,619 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円6,661 Mil.
Total Assets was 円8,753 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,327 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円52 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円37 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,125 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)
=(291.801 / 5570.37) / (386.217 / 5562.104)
=0.052384 / 0.069437
=0.7544

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)
=(3618.968 / 5562.104) / (3701.32 / 5570.37)
=0.650647 / 0.664466
=0.9792

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 - (4296.679 + 1486.613) / 8808.981) / (1 - (6661.368 + 1326.757) / 8753.47)
=0.343478 / 0.087433
=3.9285

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
=5570.37 / 5562.104
=1.0015

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))
=(52.189 / (52.189 + 1326.757)) / (99.079 / (99.079 + 1486.613))
=0.037847 / 0.062483
=0.6057

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)
=(38.163 / 5570.37) / (36.668 / 5562.104)
=0.006851 / 0.006592
=1.0393

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 + 2220.505) / 8808.981) / ((0 + 2125.337) / 8753.47)
=0.252073 / 0.242799
=1.0382

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
=(1519.709 - 0 - 1809.198) / 8808.981
=-0.032863

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.

MarkLines Co has a M-score of -1.75 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.75 mean?
MarkLines Co (TSE:3901) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.75 as of Jul. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on MarkLines Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MarkLines Co ranks #447 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 84%.
Is MarkLines Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
MarkLines Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.75. Based on the distribution chart, MarkLines Co ranks #447 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MarkLines Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MarkLines Co's Beneish M-Score compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, MarkLines Co ranks #447 out of 532 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places MarkLines 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 MarkLines Co and its competitors. MarkLines Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MarkLines Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MarkLines Co (TSE:3901) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,304.12, compared to a current price of 円1,370.00 — trading 58.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.75. MarkLines Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 MarkLines Co (TSE:3901), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.75 as of Jul. 09, 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 MarkLines Co (TSE:3901) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MarkLines Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,370.00 is trading 58.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,304.12. GuruFocus considers MarkLines Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3901:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.75
  • GF Value™: 円3,304.12 vs. price of 円1,370.00 (58.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3901 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MarkLines Co Business Description

Address 2-11-1 Nagatacho, 14th Floor, Sanno Park Tower, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-6114
MarkLines Co Ltd engages in the provision of an automotive industrial portal. The company's Information Platform offers online information services, including information about suppliers, such as who supplies whom, plant data, and market trends; sales and production statistics; reports on technology and market trends; and model plan data comprising forecasts. It also provides B2B promotional support and advertisement services that include promotional emails and banner ads under the LINES name to its Information Platform members. The company serves OEMs, parts suppliers, and material suppliers.
78GF Score

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