Kaizen Platform (TSE:4170) Beneish M-Score: -2.98 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


TSE:4170 Kaizen Platform Inc TSE:4170
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What is Kaizen Platform Beneish M-Score?

Kaizen Platform TSE:4170 +3.57% 52 Beneish M-Score is -2.98 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4170 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円230.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 978 Media - Diversified companies, Kaizen Platform ranks better than 74.95% 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 -2.98 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4170' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.09   Med: -2.41   Max: -1.91
Current: -2.98

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kaizen Platform was -1.91. The lowest was -3.09. And the median was -2.41.


Kaizen Platform Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kaizen Platform'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.

Kaizen Platform Beneish M-Score Chart

Kaizen Platform Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.91 -2.37 -2.13 -3.09 -2.98

Kaizen Platform 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 -3.09 0.00 0.00 -2.98 0.00

TSE:4170 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Kaizen Platform'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.


Kaizen Platform Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Kaizen Platform's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kaizen Platform 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 Kaizen Platform 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 * 0.7831+0.528 * 0.9461+0.404 * 0.9485+0.892 * 0.9626+0.115 * 1.3446
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.060257-0.327 * 0.9112
=-2.98

* 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504 Mil.
Revenue was 円4,355 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,397 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,580 Mil.
Total Assets was 円4,270 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円62 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円89 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円772 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円514 Mil.
Net Income was 円30 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円287 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円669 Mil.
Revenue was 円4,524 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,373 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,677 Mil.
Total Assets was 円4,418 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円57 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円218 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円749 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円712 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)
=(504.113 / 4354.8) / (668.755 / 4523.816)
=0.11576 / 0.14783
=0.7831

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)
=(1372.806 / 4523.816) / (1396.77 / 4354.8)
=0.303462 / 0.320743
=0.9461

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 - (3580.365 + 62.228) / 4269.618) / (1 - (3677.165 + 57.184) / 4418.499)
=0.146857 / 0.154838
=0.9485

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
=4354.8 / 4523.816
=0.9626

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))
=(217.679 / (217.679 + 57.184)) / (89.179 / (89.179 + 62.228))
=0.791955 / 0.589002
=1.3446

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 / 4354.8) / (0 / 4523.816)
=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)
=((514.047 + 772.389) / 4269.618) / ((712.299 + 748.727) / 4418.499)
=0.3013 / 0.330661
=0.9112

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
=(29.815 - 0 - 287.09) / 4269.618
=-0.060257

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.

Kaizen Platform has a M-score of -2.98 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 -2.98 mean?
Kaizen Platform (TSE:4170) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.98 as of Jul. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kaizen Platform and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaizen Platform ranks #245 out of 978 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is Kaizen Platform's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kaizen Platform's current Beneish M-Score is -2.98. Based on the distribution chart, Kaizen Platform ranks #245 out of 978 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kaizen Platform has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaizen Platform's Beneish M-Score compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Kaizen Platform ranks #245 out of 978 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Kaizen Platform 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Kaizen Platform and its competitors. Kaizen Platform's current Beneish M-Score is -2.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaizen Platform stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaizen Platform (TSE:4170) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円230.49, compared to a current price of 円116.00 — trading 49.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.98. Kaizen Platform's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Kaizen Platform (TSE:4170), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.98 as of Jul. 09, 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 Kaizen Platform (TSE:4170) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaizen Platform stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円116.00 is trading 49.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円230.49. GuruFocus considers Kaizen Platform to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4170:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.98
  • GF Value™: 円230.49 vs. price of 円116.00 (49.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4170 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kaizen Platform Business Description

Address 1-chome 27-6, Shirokane, Minato-ku, Shirokane Takanawa Station Building, 10th Floor, Tokyo, JPN, 108-0072
Kaizen Platform Inc is a marketing technology platform. It supports digital transformation of customer experience through optimization of websites for UI/UX and Video Production for marketing, sales, and promotional materials. The Group has two reportable segments: the "Growth Segment" and the Transformation Segment.
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