PKSHA Technology (TSE:3993) Beneish M-Score: -1.64 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:3993 PKSHA Technology Inc TSE:3993
83 GF Score
Price 円2,512.00
GF Value 円6,678.63
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What is PKSHA Technology Beneish M-Score?

PKSHA Technology TSE:3993 -4.20% 83 Beneish M-Score is -1.64 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3993 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円6,678.63 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,634 Software companies, PKSHA Technology ranks worse than 83.11% 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 -1.64 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TSE:3993' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.7   Med: -1.99   Max: -0.73
Current: -1.64

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of PKSHA Technology was -0.73. The lowest was -2.70. And the median was -1.99.


PKSHA Technology Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PKSHA Technology'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.

PKSHA Technology Beneish M-Score Chart

PKSHA Technology Annual Data
Trend Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -1.26 -2.19 -2.24 -2.57 -1.90

PKSHA Technology Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 -2.36 -2.07 -1.90 -2.03 -1.64

TSE:3993 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, PKSHA Technology'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.


PKSHA Technology Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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PKSHA Technology 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 PKSHA Technology 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 * 1.1247+0.528 * 1.0668+0.404 * 1.0571+0.892 * 1.6141+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9117+4.679 * 0.045487-0.327 * 1.3283
=-1.64

* 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5,271 Mil.
Revenue was 9850.896 + 8862.045 + 6382.654 + 5316.445 = 円30,412 Mil.
Gross Profit was 4755.429 + 4449.678 + 2991.792 + 2374.557 = 円14,571 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円22,930 Mil.
Total Assets was 円53,829 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,144 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円9,394 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円9,666 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円5,442 Mil.
Net Income was 929.986 + 935.644 + -20.875 + 603.759 = 円2,449 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 円0 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,904 Mil.
Revenue was 5207.527 + 4864.766 + 4590.344 + 4179.251 = 円18,842 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2981.054 + 2496.305 + 2207.254 + 1946.589 = 円9,631 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円20,830 Mil.
Total Assets was 円45,967 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円2,715 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円6,383 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円6,042 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,672 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)
=(5270.927 / 30412.04) / (2903.634 / 18841.888)
=0.173317 / 0.154105
=1.1247

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)
=(9631.202 / 18841.888) / (14571.456 / 30412.04)
=0.511159 / 0.479134
=1.0668

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 - (22929.998 + 3144.186) / 53829.423) / (1 - (20830.195 + 2714.968) / 45966.671)
=0.515615 / 0.487778
=1.0571

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
=30412.04 / 18841.888
=1.6141

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 + 2714.968)) / (0 / (0 + 3144.186))
=0 / 0
=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)
=(9393.71 / 30412.04) / (6383.357 / 18841.888)
=0.308881 / 0.338785
=0.9117

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)
=((5441.955 + 9666.482) / 53829.423) / ((3671.614 + 6041.538) / 45966.671)
=0.280672 / 0.211309
=1.3283

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
=(2448.514 - 0 - 0) / 53829.423
=0.045487

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.

PKSHA Technology has a M-score of -1.64 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 -1.64 mean?
PKSHA Technology (TSE:3993) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.64 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on PKSHA Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PKSHA Technology ranks #2189 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 83.1%.
Is PKSHA Technology's Beneish M-Score too high?
PKSHA Technology's current Beneish M-Score is -1.64. Based on the distribution chart, PKSHA Technology ranks #2189 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PKSHA Technology has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PKSHA Technology's Beneish M-Score compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, PKSHA Technology ranks #2189 out of 2634 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places PKSHA Technology 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 PKSHA Technology and its competitors. PKSHA Technology's current Beneish M-Score is -1.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PKSHA Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PKSHA Technology (TSE:3993) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円6,678.63, compared to a current price of 円2,512.00 — trading 62.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.64. PKSHA Technology's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 PKSHA Technology (TSE:3993), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.64 as of Jun. 27, 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 PKSHA Technology (TSE:3993) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PKSHA Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,512.00 is trading 62.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円6,678.63. GuruFocus considers PKSHA Technology to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3993:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.64
  • GF Value™: 円6,678.63 vs. price of 円2,512.00 (62.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3993 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PKSHA Technology Business Description

Other Exchanges 762:Germany
Address 2-35-10 Hongo, Bunkyo-kyu, Hongosegawa Building, 4th Floor, Tokyo, JPN, 113-0033
PKSHA Technology Inc develops algorithm solutions mainly related to natural language processing, image recognition, machine learning / deep learning technology. These algorithm modules are integrated and operate on a variety of software and hardware. The group operates in two segments: AI Research & Solution Business and AI SaaS Business.
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