Double Standard (TSE:3925) Beneish M-Score: -2.26 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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TSE:3925 Double Standard Inc TSE:3925
71 GF Score
Price 円1,229.00
GF Value 円1,563.59
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Double Standard Beneish M-Score?

Double Standard TSE:3925 +0.74% 71 Beneish M-Score is -2.26 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3925 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,563.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,630 Software companies, Double Standard ranks worse than 67.11% 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 -2.26 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:3925' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.76   Med: -2.02   Max: -1.16
Current: -2.26

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Double Standard was -1.16. The lowest was -2.76. And the median was -2.02.


Double Standard Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Double Standard'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.

Double Standard Beneish M-Score Chart

Double Standard 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 -1.95 -2.06 -1.98 -2.76 -2.26

Double Standard 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 -1.98 0.00 -2.76 0.00 -2.26

TSE:3925 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Double Standard'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.


Double Standard Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Double Standard 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 Double Standard 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 * 0.9477+0.528 * 1.1793+0.404 * 0.9064+0.892 * 0.8763+0.115 * 0.7967
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.045016-0.327 * 0.6042
=-2.26

* 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821 Mil.
Revenue was 円7,011 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,880 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円6,386 Mil.
Total Assets was 円7,383 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円645 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円96 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円649 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,108 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円775 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円989 Mil.
Revenue was 円8,001 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,875 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円6,403 Mil.
Total Assets was 円7,526 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円727 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円84 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,096 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)
=(821.367 / 7010.865) / (989.003 / 8000.645)
=0.117156 / 0.123615
=0.9477

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)
=(3875.422 / 8000.645) / (2879.703 / 7010.865)
=0.484389 / 0.410749
=1.1793

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 - (6385.691 + 645.258) / 7383.191) / (1 - (6402.871 + 727.06) / 7526.06)
=0.047709 / 0.052634
=0.9064

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
=7010.865 / 8000.645
=0.8763

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))
=(83.644 / (83.644 + 727.06)) / (95.999 / (95.999 + 645.258))
=0.103175 / 0.129508
=0.7967

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 / 7010.865) / (0 / 8000.645)
=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 + 649.326) / 7383.191) / ((0 + 1095.535) / 7526.06)
=0.087947 / 0.145566
=0.6042

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
=(1107.622 - 0 - 775.258) / 7383.191
=0.045016

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.

Double Standard has a M-score of -2.26 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 -2.26 mean?
Double Standard (TSE:3925) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.26 as of Jul. 22, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Double Standard and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Double Standard ranks #1765 out of 2630 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is Double Standard's Beneish M-Score too high?
Double Standard's current Beneish M-Score is -2.26. Based on the distribution chart, Double Standard ranks #1765 out of 2630 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Double Standard has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Double Standard's Beneish M-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Double Standard ranks #1765 out of 2630 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Double Standard 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 Double Standard and its competitors. Double Standard's current Beneish M-Score is -2.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Double Standard stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Double Standard (TSE:3925) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,563.59, compared to a current price of 円1,229.00 — trading 21.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.26. Double Standard's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 Double Standard (TSE:3925), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.26 as of Jul. 22, 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 Double Standard (TSE:3925) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Double Standard stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,229.00 is trading 21.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,563.59. GuruFocus considers Double Standard to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3925:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.26
  • GF Value™: 円1,563.59 vs. price of 円1,229.00 (21.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3925 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Double Standard Business Description

Address 2-2-3 Minamiaoyama, 4th Floor, Hulic Aoyama Gaien Higashidori Building, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107-0062
Double Standard Inc is a business support company that generates and provides enterprise Big data. It also provides service planning and system development services using technology developed in the data generation process. The company operates through two business divisions: Big Data related business and the Services Planning Development business. The Big Data related business mainly provides customers the data related to operation support and business reduction, as well as the high utilization value content, among others. The Services Planning Development business mainly provides services based on the research of the way customer and enterprise business process, using information collection, processing, and matching, as well as data cleansing technology.
71GF Score

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