Globalway (TSE:3936) Beneish M-Score: -2.39 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSE:3936 Globalway Inc TSE:3936
65 GF Score
Price 円168.00
GF Value 円232.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Globalway Beneish M-Score?

Globalway TSE:3936 +2.44% 65 Beneish M-Score is -2.39 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3936 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円232.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,628 Software companies, Globalway ranks worse than 60.16% 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 -2.39 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:3936' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.01   Med: -1.66   Max: 1.63
Current: -2.39

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Globalway was 1.63. The lowest was -4.01. And the median was -1.66.


Globalway Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Globalway'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.

Globalway Beneish M-Score Chart

Globalway 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 -1.99 1.63 -1.41 -1.90 -2.39

Globalway 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 -1.41 0.00 -1.90 0.00 -2.39

TSE:3936 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Globalway'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.


Globalway Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Globalway 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 Globalway 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 * 1.0189+0.528 * 0.8593+0.404 * 1.2174+0.892 * 1.3069+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.050081-0.327 * 0.9283
=-2.39

* 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1,030 Mil.
Revenue was 円4,014 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,389 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,912 Mil.
Total Assets was 円2,167 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円677 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円193 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円301 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円774 Mil.
Revenue was 円3,072 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,571 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,601 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,773 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円597 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)
=(1030.324 / 4014.358) / (773.757 / 3071.643)
=0.25666 / 0.251903
=1.0189

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)
=(1570.919 / 3071.643) / (2389.212 / 4014.358)
=0.511426 / 0.595167
=0.8593

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 - (1912.139 + 0) / 2166.976) / (1 - (1601.276 + 0) / 1772.506)
=0.1176 / 0.096603
=1.2174

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
=4014.358 / 3071.643
=1.3069

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))
=(0 / (0 + 0)) / (0.282 / (0.282 + 0))
= / 1
=1

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 / 4014.358) / (0 / 3071.643)
=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 + 677.08) / 2166.976) / ((0 + 596.615) / 1772.506)
=0.312454 / 0.336594
=0.9283

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
=(192.871 - 0 - 301.395) / 2166.976
=-0.050081

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.

Globalway has a M-score of -2.39 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 -2.39 mean?
Globalway (TSE:3936) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.39 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Globalway and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Globalway ranks #1581 out of 2628 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 60.2%.
Is Globalway's Beneish M-Score too high?
Globalway's current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. Based on the distribution chart, Globalway ranks #1581 out of 2628 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Globalway has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Globalway's Beneish M-Score compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Globalway ranks #1581 out of 2628 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Globalway 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 Globalway and its competitors. Globalway's current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Globalway stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Globalway (TSE:3936) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円232.56, compared to a current price of 円168.00 — trading 27.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. Globalway's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Globalway (TSE:3936), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.39 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 Globalway (TSE:3936) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Globalway stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円168.00 is trading 27.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円232.56. GuruFocus considers Globalway to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3936:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.39
  • GF Value™: 円232.56 vs. price of 円168.00 (27.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3936 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Globalway Business Description

Address No. 3, Hamamatsucho-cho, Minato-ku, 1st Building No. 7, Tokyo, JPN, 105-0013
Globalway Inc provides employment information by managing social web media. The Company develops web applications. It operates a platform that deals with social web media business. It provides development and licensing of cloud applications for corporations, introduction support, customized development, and operational support services.
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