Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co (TSE:3920) Beneish M-Score: -2.85 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSE:3920 Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co Ltd TSE:3920
68 GF Score
Price 円999.00
GF Value 円850.63
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co Beneish M-Score?

Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co TSE:3920 +0.20% 68 Beneish M-Score is -2.85 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3920 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円850.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,628 Software companies, Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co ranks better than 70.51% 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 -2.85 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:3920' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.29   Med: -2.68   Max: -1.55
Current: -2.85

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co was -1.55. The lowest was -3.29. And the median was -2.68.


Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Internetworking and Broadband Consulting 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.

Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
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Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:3920 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Internetworking and Broadband Consulting 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.


Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Internetworking and Broadband Consulting 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 Internetworking and Broadband Consulting 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 * 0.7228+0.528 * 0.9661+0.404 * 1.0092+0.892 * 1.1499+0.115 * 1.9474
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.077757-0.327 * 0.9225
=-2.85

* 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549 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,405 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,850 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,034 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,739 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円77 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円37 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,420 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1 Mil.
Net Income was 円411 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円701 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円660 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,091 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,554 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,669 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,240 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円32 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円55 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,333 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1 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)
=(548.68 / 2404.511) / (660.181 / 2091.026)
=0.228188 / 0.315721
=0.7228

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)
=(1554.282 / 2091.026) / (1849.996 / 2404.511)
=0.743311 / 0.769386
=0.9661

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 - (3033.844 + 77.002) / 3739.294) / (1 - (2668.839 + 31.675) / 3240.08)
=0.168066 / 0.166529
=1.0092

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
=2404.511 / 2091.026
=1.1499

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))
=(55.228 / (55.228 + 31.675)) / (37.303 / (37.303 + 77.002))
=0.635513 / 0.326346
=1.9474

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 / 2404.511) / (0 / 2091.026)
=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)
=((0.552 + 1420.49) / 3739.294) / ((1.491 + 1333.316) / 3240.08)
=0.380029 / 0.411967
=0.9225

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
=(410.714 - 0 - 701.47) / 3739.294
=-0.077757

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.

Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co has a M-score of -2.85 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 -2.85 mean?
Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co (TSE:3920) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.85 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co ranks #775 out of 2628 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. Based on the distribution chart, Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co ranks #775 out of 2628 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co's Beneish M-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co ranks #775 out of 2628 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co in the upper 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 Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co and its competitors. Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co (TSE:3920) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円850.63, compared to a current price of 円999.00 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co (TSE:3920), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.85 as of Jul. 15, 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 Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co (TSE:3920) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円999.00 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円850.63. GuruFocus considers Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3920:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.85
  • GF Value™: 円850.63 vs. price of 円999.00 (17.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3920 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co Business Description

Address Across Shinkawa Building 2nd Floor, 1-8-8, Shinkawa Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0033
Internetworking and Broadband Consulting Co Ltd is engaged in the development of performance monitoring software for computers and network systems. It is also engaged in selling and maintenance of software and system performance consultancy and analysis. It provides performance evaluation of network system design and construction of network system design.
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