Plaid (TSE:4165) Beneish M-Score: -2.46 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:4165 Plaid Inc TSE:4165
71 GF Score
Price 円446.00
GF Value 円1,437.11
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Plaid Beneish M-Score?

Plaid TSE:4165 -1.11% 71 Beneish M-Score is -2.46 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4165 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,437.11 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 2,634 Software companies, Plaid ranks worse than 55.16% 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 -2.46 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4165' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.79   Med: -2.56   Max: -1.89
Current: -2.46

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Plaid was -1.89. The lowest was -3.79. And the median was -2.56.


Plaid Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Plaid'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.

Plaid Beneish M-Score Chart

Plaid Annual Data
Trend Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.89 -2.66 -3.79 -2.66 -2.46

Plaid Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:4165 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Plaid'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.


Plaid Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Plaid 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 Plaid 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 * 0.9488+0.528 * 0.9798+0.404 * 0.9661+0.892 * 1.2187+0.115 * 1.0038
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.028754-0.327 * 0.8931
=-2.46

* 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1,317 Mil.
Revenue was 円13,396 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円9,788 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円8,326 Mil.
Total Assets was 円9,649 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円52 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円82 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,624 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,212 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,099 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,377 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,139 Mil.
Revenue was 円10,993 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円7,870 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円6,243 Mil.
Total Assets was 円7,300 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円61 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円97 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,576 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円521 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)
=(1317.103 / 13396.474) / (1139.133 / 10992.713)
=0.098317 / 0.103626
=0.9488

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)
=(7869.753 / 10992.713) / (9788.261 / 13396.474)
=0.715906 / 0.73066
=0.9798

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 - (8325.908 + 52.287) / 9648.973) / (1 - (6243.398 + 61.432) / 7299.93)
=0.131701 / 0.136316
=0.9661

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
=13396.474 / 10992.713
=1.2187

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))
=(96.857 / (96.857 + 61.432)) / (81.639 / (81.639 + 52.287))
=0.6119 / 0.609583
=1.0038

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 / 13396.474) / (0 / 10992.713)
=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)
=((1212.268 + 3624.349) / 9648.973) / ((521.026 + 3575.899) / 7299.93)
=0.501257 / 0.561228
=0.8931

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
=(1099.057 - 0 - 1376.503) / 9648.973
=-0.028754

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.

Plaid has a M-score of -2.46 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 -2.46 mean?
Plaid (TSE:4165) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.46 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Plaid and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Plaid ranks #1453 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 55.2%.
Is Plaid's Beneish M-Score too high?
Plaid's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Based on the distribution chart, Plaid ranks #1453 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Plaid has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plaid's Beneish M-Score compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Plaid ranks #1453 out of 2634 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Plaid 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 Plaid and its competitors. Plaid's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plaid stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plaid (TSE:4165) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,437.11, compared to a current price of 円446.00 — trading 69% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Plaid's overall GF Score™ is 71/100. 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 Plaid (TSE:4165), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.46 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 Plaid (TSE:4165) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plaid stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円446.00 is trading 69% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,437.11. GuruFocus considers Plaid to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4165:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.46
  • GF Value™: 円1,437.11 vs. price of 円446.00 (69% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4165 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Plaid Business Description

Address 6-10-1 Ginza, Ginza Six 10th Floor, FChuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0061
Plaid Inc is engaged in providing a cloud-based customer experience platform, KARTE. It provides data analytics, development and operation of the platform, media shopping tribe, and other services.
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