Plus Alpha Consulting Co (TSE:4071) Beneish M-Score: -3.09 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


TSE:4071 Plus Alpha Consulting Co Ltd TSE:4071
95 GF Score
Price 円2,494.00
GF Value 円2,812.92
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Plus Alpha Consulting Co Beneish M-Score?

Plus Alpha Consulting Co TSE:4071 +0.32% 95 Beneish M-Score is -3.09 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4071 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,812.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,633 Software companies, Plus Alpha Consulting Co ranks better than 79.76% 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 -3.09 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4071' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.09   Med: -2.35   Max: -1.92
Current: -3.09

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Plus Alpha Consulting Co was -1.92. The lowest was -3.09. And the median was -2.35.


Plus Alpha Consulting Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Plus Alpha Consulting 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.

Plus Alpha Consulting Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Plus Alpha Consulting Co Annual Data
Trend Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.35 -1.92 -2.51 -2.19 -3.09

Plus Alpha Consulting Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:4071 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Plus Alpha Consulting 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.


Plus Alpha Consulting Co Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Plus Alpha Consulting 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 Plus Alpha Consulting 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 * 0.9136+0.528 * 1.0108+0.404 * 0.3996+0.892 * 1.2278+0.115 * 0.8649
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.101763-0.327 * 1.0194
=-3.09

* 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 (Sep25) TTM:Last Year (Sep24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円1,797 Mil.
Revenue was 円17,084 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円12,327 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円16,866 Mil.
Total Assets was 円18,629 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円284 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円471 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,658 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円3,259 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円5,154 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,602 Mil.
Revenue was 円13,914 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円10,149 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円12,077 Mil.
Total Assets was 円15,411 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円271 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円318 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,968 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)
=(1796.717 / 17084.345) / (1601.806 / 13914.489)
=0.105167 / 0.115118
=0.9136

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)
=(10148.989 / 13914.489) / (12327.427 / 17084.345)
=0.729383 / 0.721563
=1.0108

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 - (16865.546 + 284.002) / 18628.924) / (1 - (12077.001 + 271.17) / 15410.871)
=0.079413 / 0.198736
=0.3996

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
=17084.345 / 13914.489
=1.2278

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))
=(317.571 / (317.571 + 271.17)) / (470.594 / (470.594 + 284.002))
=0.539407 / 0.623637
=0.8649

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 / 17084.345) / (0 / 13914.489)
=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 + 3658.016) / 18628.924) / ((0 + 2968.483) / 15410.871)
=0.196362 / 0.192623
=1.0194

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
=(3258.678 - 0 - 5154.418) / 18628.924
=-0.101763

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.

Plus Alpha Consulting Co has a M-score of -3.09 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 -3.09 mean?
Plus Alpha Consulting Co (TSE:4071) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.09 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Plus Alpha Consulting Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Plus Alpha Consulting Co ranks #533 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is Plus Alpha Consulting Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Plus Alpha Consulting Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.09. Based on the distribution chart, Plus Alpha Consulting Co ranks #533 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Plus Alpha Consulting Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plus Alpha Consulting Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Plus Alpha Consulting Co ranks #533 out of 2633 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Plus Alpha Consulting Co in the top 20% 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 Plus Alpha Consulting Co and its competitors. Plus Alpha Consulting Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plus Alpha Consulting Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plus Alpha Consulting Co (TSE:4071) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,812.92, compared to a current price of 円2,494.00 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.09. Plus Alpha Consulting Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Plus Alpha Consulting Co (TSE:4071), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.09 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 Plus Alpha Consulting Co (TSE:4071) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plus Alpha Consulting Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,494.00 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,812.92. GuruFocus considers Plus Alpha Consulting Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4071:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.09
  • GF Value™: 円2,812.92 vs. price of 円2,494.00 (11.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4071 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Plus Alpha Consulting Co Business Description

Address 1-18-16 Hamamatsu-cho, Sumitomo Hamamatsucho Building, Minatoku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-0013
Plus Alpha Consulting Co Ltd is engaged in providing cloud services for data analysis platform.
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