LaKeel (TSE:4074) Beneish M-Score: -2.58 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

TSE:4074 LaKeel Inc TSE:4074
70 GF Score
Price 円787.00
GF Value 円1,472.16
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is LaKeel Beneish M-Score?

LaKeel TSE:4074 +0.38% 70 Beneish M-Score is -2.58 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4074 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,472.16 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,631 Software companies, LaKeel ranks better than 52.38% 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 -2.58 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4074' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.31   Med: -2.58   Max: -2.07
Current: -2.58

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of LaKeel was -2.07. The lowest was -3.31. And the median was -2.58.


LaKeel Beneish M-Score Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for LaKeel'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.

LaKeel Beneish M-Score Chart

LaKeel Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.26 -3.31 -2.07 -3.24 -2.58

LaKeel Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.58 0.00

TSE:4074 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, LaKeel'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.


LaKeel Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


TSE:4074
70GF Score
LaKeel Inc TSE:4074
Beneish M-Score is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

LaKeel 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 LaKeel 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 * 1.1996+0.528 * 0.914+0.404 * 1.0084+0.892 * 0.9698+0.115 * 0.9517
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.047339-0.327 * 0.9504
=-2.58

* 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918 Mil.
Revenue was 円7,728 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,587 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,551 Mil.
Total Assets was 円6,098 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円160 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円513 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,070 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円205 Mil.
Net Income was 円288 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円576 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円789 Mil.
Revenue was 円7,969 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,438 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,493 Mil.
Total Assets was 円6,001 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円179 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円473 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,048 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円308 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)
=(918.341 / 7728.364) / (789.351 / 7968.676)
=0.118827 / 0.099057
=1.1996

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)
=(2438.455 / 7968.676) / (2587.3 / 7728.364)
=0.306005 / 0.33478
=0.914

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 - (3551.095 + 159.737) / 6097.95) / (1 - (3492.721 + 178.587) / 6000.832)
=0.391462 / 0.3882
=1.0084

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
=7728.364 / 7968.676
=0.9698

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))
=(472.662 / (472.662 + 178.587)) / (513.083 / (513.083 + 159.737))
=0.725778 / 0.762586
=0.9517

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 / 7728.364) / (0 / 7968.676)
=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)
=((204.906 + 2070.255) / 6097.95) / ((308.048 + 2047.614) / 6000.832)
=0.373103 / 0.392556
=0.9504

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
=(287.613 - 0 - 576.281) / 6097.95
=-0.047339

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.

LaKeel has a M-score of -2.58 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 -2.58 mean?
LaKeel (TSE:4074) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.58 as of Jul. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on LaKeel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LaKeel ranks #1253 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 47.6%.
Is LaKeel's Beneish M-Score too high?
LaKeel's current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. Based on the distribution chart, LaKeel ranks #1253 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LaKeel has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LaKeel's Beneish M-Score compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, LaKeel ranks #1253 out of 2631 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts LaKeel in the upper 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 LaKeel and its competitors. LaKeel's current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LaKeel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LaKeel (TSE:4074) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,472.16, compared to a current price of 円787.00 — trading 46.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. LaKeel's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 LaKeel (TSE:4074), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.58 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 LaKeel (TSE:4074) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LaKeel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円787.00 is trading 46.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,472.16. GuruFocus considers LaKeel to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4074:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.58
  • GF Value™: 円1,472.16 vs. price of 円787.00 (46.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4074 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


LaKeel Business Description

Address 2-5-1 Atago, Atago Green Hills MORI Tower, 33rd Floor, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-6233
LaKeel Inc is engaged in developing enterprise applications and offers LaKeel DX, an environment for efficient application development. By utilizing LaKeel DX, user companies can develop and operate applications on cloud platforms, predominantly for server operation, provided by cloud providers, without having to prepare servers or network equipment. The various products offered by the company in its Lakeel suite include LaKeel BI, LaKeel HR, LaKeel Messenger, LaKeel Commerce, LaKeel eDocument, LaKeel Workflow, and others. In addition, the company offers consulting services related to its DX platform and the data collected on LaKeel DX, which clients use to make management decisions. The company also provides system maintenance, cloud migration, and system development services.
70GF Score

Get the complete analysis for TSE:4074

Beneish M-Score is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

円787.00
Price
円1,472.16
GF Value