Datasection (TSE:3905) Beneish M-Score: 9.42 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


TSE:3905 Datasection Inc TSE:3905
63 GF Score
Price 円2,871.00
GF Value 円6,586.57
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! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Datasection Beneish M-Score?

Datasection TSE:3905 -1.85% 63 Beneish M-Score is 9.42 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3905 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円6,586.57 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,631 Software companies, Datasection ranks worse than 98.06% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score 9.42 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TSE:3905' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.24   Med: -2.66   Max: 9.42
Current: 9.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Datasection was 9.42. The lowest was -4.24. And the median was -2.66.


Datasection Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Datasection'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.

Datasection Beneish M-Score Chart

Datasection Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.16 -3.08 -4.24 -2.48 9.42

Datasection Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 -2.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 9.42

TSE:3905 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Datasection'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.


Datasection Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Datasection 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 Datasection 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 * 1.5038+0.528 * 2.2355+0.404 * 0.4787+0.892 * 11.42+0.115 * 3.9209
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.269976-0.327 * 0.695
=9.42

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円11,183 Mil.
Revenue was 円33,605 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円6,397 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円15,244 Mil.
Total Assets was 円28,578 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円5,011 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円572 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円8,935 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円162 Mil.
Net Income was 円2,802 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-4,914 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円651 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,943 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,252 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,392 Mil.
Total Assets was 円4,594 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円407 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円273 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,877 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円227 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)
=(11183.453 / 33605.038) / (651.195 / 2942.635)
=0.332791 / 0.221297
=1.5038

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)
=(1252.213 / 2942.635) / (6396.903 / 33605.038)
=0.425541 / 0.190355
=2.2355

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 - (15243.671 + 5010.747) / 28577.58) / (1 - (1391.803 + 406.955) / 4593.971)
=0.291248 / 0.608452
=0.4787

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
=33605.038 / 2942.635
=11.42

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))
=(273.302 / (273.302 + 406.955)) / (572.051 / (572.051 + 5010.747))
=0.401763 / 0.102467
=3.9209

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 / 33605.038) / (0 / 2942.635)
=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)
=((162 + 8934.561) / 28577.58) / ((226.745 + 1877.443) / 4593.971)
=0.318311 / 0.458032
=0.695

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
=(2801.675 - 0 - -4913.586) / 28577.58
=0.269976

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.

Datasection has a M-score of 9.42 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 9.42 mean?
Datasection (TSE:3905) has a Beneish M-Score of 9.42 as of Jul. 12, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Datasection and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Datasection ranks #2580 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 98.1%.
Is Datasection's Beneish M-Score too high?
Datasection's current Beneish M-Score is 9.42. Based on the distribution chart, Datasection ranks #2580 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Datasection has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Datasection's Beneish M-Score compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Datasection ranks #2580 out of 2631 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Datasection 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 Datasection and its competitors. Datasection's current Beneish M-Score is 9.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Datasection stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datasection (TSE:3905) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円6,586.57, compared to a current price of 円2,871.00 — trading 56.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 9.42. Datasection's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Datasection (TSE:3905), the current Beneish M-Score is 9.42 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 Datasection (TSE:3905) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datasection stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,871.00 is trading 56.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円6,586.57. GuruFocus considers Datasection to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3905:

  • Beneish M-Score: 9.42
  • GF Value™: 円6,586.57 vs. price of 円2,871.00 (56.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3905 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Datasection Business Description

Address 7th Floor, Taiyo Life Shibuya Building, 2-17-2, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0002
Datasection Inc provides SaaS services. The Company offers social media analysis tool, text mining tool, social media risk notification tool and disaster information service. It also offers research consulting and data solution services. Geographically the activities are carried out through Japanese market.
63GF Score

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