Socialwire Co (TSE:3929) Beneish M-Score: -1.64 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:3929 Socialwire Co Ltd TSE:3929
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Price 円271.00
GF Value 円164.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Socialwire Co Beneish M-Score?

Socialwire Co TSE:3929 +0.37% 56 Beneish M-Score is -1.64 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3929 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of 円164.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 Media - Diversified companies, Socialwire Co ranks worse than 84.73% 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 -1.64 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TSE:3929' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.84   Med: -2.95   Max: -1.64
Current: -1.64

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Socialwire Co was -1.64. The lowest was -3.84. And the median was -2.95.


Socialwire Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Socialwire 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.

Socialwire Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Socialwire Co 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 -3.09 -3.33 -3.84 -2.54 -1.64

Socialwire Co 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 -3.84 0.00 -2.54 0.00 -1.64

TSE:3929 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Socialwire 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.


Socialwire Co Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Socialwire 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 Socialwire 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 * 1.463+0.528 * 1.0653+0.404 * 1.9664+0.892 * 1.2092+0.115 * 0.9748
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.020398-0.327 * 1.295
=-1.64

* 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476 Mil.
Revenue was 円3,513 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,092 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,948 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,471 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円22 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円179 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,002 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円642 Mil.
Net Income was 円222 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円293 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円269 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,905 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,843 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,941 Mil.
Total Assets was 円2,521 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円26 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円168 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円782 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円140 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)
=(476.222 / 3513.186) / (269.203 / 2905.402)
=0.135553 / 0.092656
=1.463

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)
=(1843.338 / 2905.402) / (2092.224 / 3513.186)
=0.634452 / 0.595535
=1.0653

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 - (1948.105 + 22.037) / 3471.343) / (1 - (1941.315 + 25.513) / 2521.321)
=0.432455 / 0.219922
=1.9664

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
=3513.186 / 2905.402
=1.2092

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))
=(167.844 / (167.844 + 25.513)) / (179.226 / (179.226 + 22.037))
=0.868052 / 0.890506
=0.9748

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 / 3513.186) / (0 / 2905.402)
=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)
=((641.618 + 1002.124) / 3471.343) / ((139.962 + 781.93) / 2521.321)
=0.473518 / 0.365638
=1.295

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
=(221.929 - 0 - 292.738) / 3471.343
=-0.020398

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.

Socialwire Co has a M-score of -1.64 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 -1.64 mean?
Socialwire Co (TSE:3929) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.64 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Socialwire Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Socialwire Co ranks #838 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 84.7%.
Is Socialwire Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Socialwire Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.64. Based on the distribution chart, Socialwire Co ranks #838 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Socialwire Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Socialwire Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Socialwire Co ranks #838 out of 989 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Socialwire 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 a Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Socialwire Co and its competitors. Socialwire Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Socialwire Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socialwire Co (TSE:3929) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円164.14, compared to a current price of 円271.00 — trading 65.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.64. Socialwire Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Socialwire Co (TSE:3929), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.64 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 Socialwire Co (TSE:3929) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socialwire Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円271.00 is trading 65.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円164.14. GuruFocus considers Socialwire Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3929:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.64
  • GF Value™: 円164.14 vs. price of 円271.00 (65.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3929 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Socialwire Co Business Description

Address Forecast Shinjuku South Shinjuku, 4-chome Shinjuku 4-chome, Tokyo, JPN
Socialwire Co Ltd is engaged in news wire and incubation business. It provides news release distribution and media clippings to companies and government agencies and organizations, and distribution media of press releases documents related to business. It also operates press release delivery agency service.
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