Nomura System Co (TSE:3940) Beneish M-Score: -1.62 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


TSE:3940 Nomura System Corporation Co Ltd TSE:3940
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Price 円117.00
GF Value 円144.21
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Nomura System Co Beneish M-Score?

Nomura System Co TSE:3940 +2.63% 75 Beneish M-Score is -1.62 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3940 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円144.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,627 Software companies, Nomura System Co ranks worse than 83.82% 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 -1.62 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TSE:3940' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.77   Med: -2.24   Max: 1.93
Current: -1.62

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Nomura System Co was 1.93. The lowest was -2.77. And the median was -2.24.


Nomura System Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nomura System 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.

Nomura System Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Nomura System Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.73 -2.77 -2.64 -2.49 -1.62

Nomura System Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:3940 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Nomura System 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.


Nomura System Co Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Nomura System 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 Nomura System 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 * 1.1015+0.528 * 0.9338+0.404 * 2.7999+0.892 * 1.014+0.115 * 1.0648
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.007962-0.327 * 0.9325
=-1.62

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円648 Mil.
Revenue was 円3,321 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円945 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,419 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,977 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円49 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円10 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円433 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円404 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円372 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円580 Mil.
Revenue was 円3,275 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円870 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,480 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,699 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円49 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円11 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円432 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)
=(647.615 / 3320.879) / (579.842 / 3275.015)
=0.195013 / 0.17705
=1.1015

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)
=(870.426 / 3275.015) / (945.225 / 3320.879)
=0.265778 / 0.284631
=0.9338

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 - (3418.575 + 48.827) / 3977.388) / (1 - (3480.335 + 49.235) / 3698.965)
=0.128221 / 0.045795
=2.7999

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
=3320.879 / 3275.015
=1.014

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))
=(10.987 / (10.987 + 49.235)) / (10.096 / (10.096 + 48.827))
=0.182442 / 0.171342
=1.0648

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 / 3320.879) / (0 / 3275.015)
=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 + 432.781) / 3977.388) / ((0 + 431.633) / 3698.965)
=0.10881 / 0.11669
=0.9325

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
=(403.659 - 0 - 371.993) / 3977.388
=0.007962

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.

Nomura System Co has a M-score of -1.62 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 -1.62 mean?
Nomura System Co (TSE:3940) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.62 as of Jul. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Nomura System Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nomura System Co ranks #2202 out of 2627 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 83.8%.
Is Nomura System Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Nomura System Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.62. Based on the distribution chart, Nomura System Co ranks #2202 out of 2627 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nomura System Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nomura System Co's Beneish M-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Nomura System Co ranks #2202 out of 2627 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Nomura System 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 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 Nomura System Co and its competitors. Nomura System Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nomura System Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nomura System Co (TSE:3940) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円144.21, compared to a current price of 円117.00 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.62. Nomura System Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Nomura System Co (TSE:3940), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.62 as of Jul. 11, 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 Nomura System Co (TSE:3940) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nomura System Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円117.00 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円144.21. GuruFocus considers Nomura System Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3940:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.62
  • GF Value™: 円144.21 vs. price of 円117.00 (18.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3940 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nomura System Co Business Description

Address Ebisu District, Shibuya-ku, 1-chome third No.1, Asahi Seimei Ebisu building, 7th floor, Tokyo, JPN
Nomura System Corporation Co Ltd provides Erp Consultancy service and Network Consulting Service. It provides AP introduction consulting, SAP maintenance support center administration, RPA/AI consulting and Web system development consulting service.
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