Eltes Co (TSE:3967) Beneish M-Score: -2.32 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSE:3967 Eltes Co Ltd TSE:3967
64 GF Score
Price 円580.00
GF Value 円973.97
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Eltes Co Beneish M-Score?

Eltes Co TSE:3967 -0.17% 64 Beneish M-Score is -2.32 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3967 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円973.97 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,628 Software companies, Eltes Co ranks worse than 63.39% 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 -2.32 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:3967' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.59   Med: -2.27   Max: -1.56
Current: -2.32

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Eltes Co was -1.56. The lowest was -3.59. And the median was -2.27.


Eltes Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Eltes 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.

Eltes Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Eltes Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.50 -1.96 -1.56 -3.59 -2.32

Eltes Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 -1.56 0.00 -3.59 0.00 -2.32

TSE:3967 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Eltes 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.


Eltes Co Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Eltes 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 Eltes 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 * 1.0569+0.528 * 1.1065+0.404 * 0.8706+0.892 * 1.2244+0.115 * 0.9763
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.021527-0.327 * 0.9873
=-2.32

* 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 (Feb26) TTM:Last Year (Feb25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円1,535 Mil.
Revenue was 円8,959 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,185 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円4,332 Mil.
Total Assets was 円7,133 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円208 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円502 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,373 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,726 Mil.
Net Income was 円-168 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-15 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,186 Mil.
Revenue was 円7,317 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,879 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円4,068 Mil.
Total Assets was 円7,384 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円234 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円520 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,079 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,267 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)
=(1534.501 / 8958.812) / (1185.777 / 7317.064)
=0.171284 / 0.162056
=1.0569

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)
=(2878.739 / 7317.064) / (3185.449 / 8958.812)
=0.393428 / 0.355566
=1.1065

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 - (4332.08 + 208.36) / 7133.433) / (1 - (4067.543 + 233.544) / 7383.893)
=0.363499 / 0.417504
=0.8706

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
=8958.812 / 7317.064
=1.2244

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))
=(519.825 / (519.825 + 233.544)) / (502.185 / (502.185 + 208.36))
=0.690001 / 0.70676
=0.9763

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 / 8958.812) / (0 / 7317.064)
=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)
=((1725.882 + 3372.969) / 7133.433) / ((2266.549 + 3079.285) / 7383.893)
=0.714782 / 0.723986
=0.9873

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
=(-168.487 - 0 - -14.927) / 7133.433
=-0.021527

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.

Eltes Co has a M-score of -2.32 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 -2.32 mean?
Eltes Co (TSE:3967) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.32 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Eltes Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Eltes Co ranks #1666 out of 2628 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 63.4%.
Is Eltes Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Eltes Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. Based on the distribution chart, Eltes Co ranks #1666 out of 2628 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Eltes Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eltes Co's Beneish M-Score compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Eltes Co ranks #1666 out of 2628 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Eltes 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 Eltes Co and its competitors. Eltes Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eltes Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eltes Co (TSE:3967) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円973.97, compared to a current price of 円580.00 — trading 40.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. Eltes Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Eltes Co (TSE:3967), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.32 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 Eltes Co (TSE:3967) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eltes Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円580.00 is trading 40.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円973.97. GuruFocus considers Eltes Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3967:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.32
  • GF Value™: 円973.97 vs. price of 円580.00 (40.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3967 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Eltes Co Business Description

Address 2-3 Shiwa Chuo Ekimae, Shiwa-gun, Shiwa-cho, Iwate Prefecture, JPN, 100-6006
Eltes Co Ltd provides consultation services based on digital risk technology for database risk and other large storage protection in Japan. It also offers internal fraud detection services that enable the prevention of information security breaches caused by internal factors; and a service that includes detection and diagnosis of security breaches caused by external factors.
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