Innovation (TSE:3970) Beneish M-Score: -3.08 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)


TSE:3970 Innovation Inc TSE:3970
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GF Value 円1,647.57
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What is Innovation Beneish M-Score?

Innovation TSE:3970 62 Beneish M-Score is -3.08 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3970 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,647.57 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,631 Software companies, Innovation ranks better than 79.48% 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 -3.08 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:3970' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.08   Med: -2.34   Max: -1.2
Current: -3.08

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Innovation was -1.20. The lowest was -3.08. And the median was -2.34.


Innovation Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Innovation'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.

Innovation Beneish M-Score Chart

Innovation 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 -2.09 -2.67 -2.59 -1.20 -3.08

Innovation 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 -2.59 0.00 -1.20 0.00 -3.08

TSE:3970 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Innovation'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.


Innovation Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Innovation 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 Innovation 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 * 0.7084+0.528 * 0.8612+0.404 * 0.9765+0.892 * 1.304+0.115 * 0.6428
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.09846-0.327 * 1.0474
=-3.08

* 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850 Mil.
Revenue was 円6,968 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,500 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円4,714 Mil.
Total Assets was 円7,848 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円122 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円378 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,041 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,835 Mil.
Net Income was 円-458 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円315 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円921 Mil.
Revenue was 円5,344 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,312 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円4,976 Mil.
Total Assets was 円8,322 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円75 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円71 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,748 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円175 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)
=(850.416 / 6968.29) / (920.653 / 5343.785)
=0.122041 / 0.172285
=0.7084

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)
=(2311.568 / 5343.785) / (3500.241 / 6968.29)
=0.432571 / 0.50231
=0.8612

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 - (4714.191 + 121.556) / 7848.1) / (1 - (4975.92 + 74.632) / 8321.724)
=0.383832 / 0.393088
=0.9765

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
=6968.29 / 5343.785
=1.304

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))
=(70.685 / (70.685 + 74.632)) / (378.136 / (378.136 + 121.556))
=0.486419 / 0.756738
=0.6428

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 / 6968.29) / (0 / 5343.785)
=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)
=((1834.724 + 2041.099) / 7848.1) / ((175.267 + 3748.294) / 8321.724)
=0.493855 / 0.471484
=1.0474

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
=(-457.966 - 0 - 314.76) / 7848.1
=-0.09846

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.

Innovation has a M-score of -3.08 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 -3.08 mean?
Innovation (TSE:3970) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.08 as of Jul. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Innovation and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Innovation ranks #540 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Innovation's Beneish M-Score too high?
Innovation's current Beneish M-Score is -3.08. Based on the distribution chart, Innovation ranks #540 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Innovation has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Innovation's Beneish M-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Innovation ranks #540 out of 2631 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Innovation in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Innovation and its competitors. Innovation's current Beneish M-Score is -3.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Innovation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Innovation (TSE:3970) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,647.57, compared to a current price of 円773.00 — trading 53.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.08. Innovation's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Innovation (TSE:3970), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.08 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 Innovation (TSE:3970) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Innovation stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円773.00 is trading 53.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,647.57. GuruFocus considers Innovation to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3970:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.08
  • GF Value™: 円1,647.57 vs. price of 円773.00 (53.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3970 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Innovation Business Description

Address 3-10-13 Shibuya, Shibuya R Building, 3rd floor Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0002
Innovation Inc provides information technology services. Its services divided into three categories; online media services, marketing automation services, online negotiation service. Its products include online media services and cloud services.
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