Axis Co (TSE:4012) Beneish M-Score: -2.31 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


TSE:4012 Axis Co Ltd TSE:4012
92 GF Score
Price 円1,619.00
GF Value 円1,893.25
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Axis Co Beneish M-Score?

Axis Co TSE:4012 +0.31% 92 Beneish M-Score is -2.31 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4012 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,893.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,633 Software companies, Axis Co ranks worse than 64.03% 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 -2.31 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4012' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.03   Med: -2.36   Max: -1.76
Current: -2.31

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Axis Co was -1.76. The lowest was -3.03. And the median was -2.36.


Axis Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Axis 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.

Axis Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Axis Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.76 -2.47 -2.25 -2.40 -2.31

Axis Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 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 -2.40 0.00 0.00 -2.31 0.00

TSE:4012 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Axis 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.


Axis Co Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Axis 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 Axis 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 * 1.076+0.528 * 0.9924+0.404 * 1.0022+0.892 * 1.0941+0.115 * 0.8864
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.00378-0.327 * 0.9538
=-2.31

* 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1,258 Mil.
Revenue was 円8,134 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,038 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円4,804 Mil.
Total Assets was 円5,404 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円52 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円46 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円985 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円643 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円622 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,069 Mil.
Revenue was 円7,435 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,848 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円4,226 Mil.
Total Assets was 円4,773 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円64 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円46 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円912 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)
=(1258.441 / 8134.225) / (1069.028 / 7434.787)
=0.154709 / 0.143787
=1.076

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)
=(1848.319 / 7434.787) / (2037.746 / 8134.225)
=0.248604 / 0.250515
=0.9924

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 - (4804.343 + 52.09) / 5404.122) / (1 - (4225.955 + 64.258) / 4772.881)
=0.101347 / 0.101127
=1.0022

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
=8134.225 / 7434.787
=1.0941

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))
=(45.823 / (45.823 + 64.258)) / (46.124 / (46.124 + 52.09))
=0.416266 / 0.469628
=0.8864

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 / 8134.225) / (0 / 7434.787)
=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 + 985.414) / 5404.122) / ((0 + 912.443) / 4772.881)
=0.182345 / 0.191172
=0.9538

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
=(642.849 - 0 - 622.42) / 5404.122
=0.00378

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.

Axis Co has a M-score of -2.31 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 -2.31 mean?
Axis Co (TSE:4012) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.31 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Axis Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Axis Co ranks #1686 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 64%.
Is Axis Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Axis Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. Based on the distribution chart, Axis Co ranks #1686 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Axis Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axis Co's Beneish M-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Axis Co ranks #1686 out of 2633 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Axis 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 Axis Co and its competitors. Axis Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axis Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axis Co (TSE:4012) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,893.25, compared to a current price of 円1,619.00 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. Axis Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Axis Co (TSE:4012), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.31 as of Jun. 25, 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 Axis Co (TSE:4012) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axis Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,619.00 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,893.25. GuruFocus considers Axis Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4012:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.31
  • GF Value™: 円1,893.25 vs. price of 円1,619.00 (14.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4012 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Axis Co Business Description

Address 2-3-1, Nishi-Shimbashi, Mark Light Toranomon 8th floor, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-0003
Axis Co Ltd is mainly involved in the development and sales of various systems, operation management of computer systems, research on computer systems, and other various computer-related businesses. It consists of two companies and operates two businesses: system integration and IT services.
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