Segue Group Co (TSE:3968) Beneish M-Score: -1.03 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)


TSE:3968 Segue Group Co Ltd TSE:3968
83 GF Score
Price 円599.00
GF Value 円799.64
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Segue Group Co Beneish M-Score?

Segue Group Co TSE:3968 +2.04% 83 Beneish M-Score is -1.03 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3968 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円799.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,631 Software companies, Segue Group Co ranks worse than 89.28% 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 -1.03 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TSE:3968' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.75   Med: -2.37   Max: -1.03
Current: -1.03

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Segue Group Co was -1.03. The lowest was -2.75. And the median was -2.37.


Segue Group Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Segue Group 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.

Segue Group Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Segue Group 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 -2.20 -2.72 -2.75 -2.41 -1.03

Segue Group Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -2.75 0.00 -2.41 0.00 -1.03

TSE:3968 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Segue Group 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.


Segue Group Co Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Segue Group 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 Segue Group 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 * 1.2416+0.528 * 1.0372+0.404 * 0.7833+0.892 * 1.3396+0.115 * 0.8827
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.214589-0.327 * 1.0064
=-1.03

* 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5,199 Mil.
Revenue was 円25,074 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円5,931 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円15,580 Mil.
Total Assets was 円18,647 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円432 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円446 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円12,789 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円937 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,191 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-2,810 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円3,126 Mil.
Revenue was 円18,718 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円4,592 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円10,796 Mil.
Total Assets was 円13,633 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円377 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円306 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円8,313 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,659 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)
=(5198.992 / 25074.483) / (3125.864 / 18717.665)
=0.207342 / 0.167001
=1.2416

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)
=(4592.455 / 18717.665) / (5931.229 / 25074.483)
=0.245354 / 0.236544
=1.0372

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 - (15579.725 + 432.14) / 18647.258) / (1 - (10795.91 + 377.309) / 13633.11)
=0.141329 / 0.180435
=0.7833

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
=25074.483 / 18717.665
=1.3396

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))
=(306.492 / (306.492 + 377.309)) / (445.808 / (445.808 + 432.14))
=0.448218 / 0.507784
=0.8827

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 / 25074.483) / (0 / 18717.665)
=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)
=((936.668 + 12789.298) / 18647.258) / ((1658.709 + 8312.907) / 13633.11)
=0.736085 / 0.731426
=1.0064

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
=(1191.196 - 0 - -2810.3) / 18647.258
=0.214589

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.

Segue Group Co has a M-score of -1.03 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 -1.03 mean?
Segue Group Co (TSE:3968) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.03 as of Jul. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Segue Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Segue Group Co ranks #2349 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 89.3%.
Is Segue Group Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Segue Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.03. Based on the distribution chart, Segue Group Co ranks #2349 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Segue Group Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Segue Group Co's Beneish M-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Segue Group Co ranks #2349 out of 2631 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Segue Group 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 Segue Group Co and its competitors. Segue Group Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Segue Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Segue Group Co (TSE:3968) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円799.64, compared to a current price of 円599.00 — trading 25.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.03. Segue Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Segue Group Co (TSE:3968), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.03 as of Jul. 13, 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 Segue Group Co (TSE:3968) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Segue Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円599.00 is trading 25.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円799.64. GuruFocus considers Segue Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3968:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.03
  • GF Value™: 円799.64 vs. price of 円599.00 (25.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3968 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Segue Group Co Business Description

Address 1-16-3 Shinkawa, Sumitomo R&D Kayabacho Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0033
Segue Group Co Ltd provides information technology services. The company offers networking, security, operations, cloud, and maintenance solutions. It provides various services, including system integration, VoIP system implementation, construction, human resources, help desk support, monitoring, and maintenance support.
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