Appier Group (TSE:4180) Beneish M-Score: -1.92 (As of Sep. 04, 2026)

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TSE:4180 Appier Group Inc TSE:4180
69 GF Score
Price 円1,418.00
GF Value 円1,888.25
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Appier Group Beneish M-Score?

Appier Group TSE:4180 +6.70% 69 Beneish M-Score is -1.92 as of Sep. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4180 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,888.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,640 Software companies, Appier Group ranks worse than 77.77% 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 -1.92 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4180' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.31   Med: -1.97   Max: -1.68
Current: -1.92

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Appier Group was -1.68. The lowest was -2.31. And the median was -1.97.


Appier Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Appier Group'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.

Appier Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Appier Group Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -1.86 -1.95 -2.12 -1.76 -2.22

Appier Group Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -2.31 -2.01 -2.22 -2.20 -1.92

TSE:4180 vs MSFT, PLTR, ORCL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Appier Group'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.


Appier Group Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Appier Group 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 Appier Group 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 * 1.5719+0.528 * 0.9932+0.404 * 1.0524+0.892 * 0.9471+0.115 * 0.861
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.014+4.679 * 0.01372-0.327 * 0.9563
=-1.92

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円16,221 Mil.
Revenue was 0 + 12102 + 12701 + 11372 = 円36,175 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0 + 6527 + 6771 + 6156 = 円19,454 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円37,413 Mil.
Total Assets was 円62,901 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,230 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円3,227 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円12,903 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円15,946 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円6,782 Mil.
Net Income was 0 + 69 + 897 + 1069 = 円2,035 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 0 + -1380 + 940 + 1612 = 円1,172 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円10,896 Mil.
Revenue was 10312 + 9352 + 9483 + 9050 = 円38,197 Mil.
Gross Profit was 5786 + 4805 + 4938 + 4872 = 円20,401 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円31,982 Mil.
Total Assets was 円53,660 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円2,014 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円3,334 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円13,436 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円12,754 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円7,522 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)
=(16221 / 36175) / (10896 / 38197)
=0.448404 / 0.285258
=1.5719

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)
=(20401 / 38197) / (19454 / 36175)
=0.5341 / 0.537775
=0.9932

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 - (37413 + 1230) / 62901) / (1 - (31982 + 2014) / 53660)
=0.385654 / 0.366455
=1.0524

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
=36175 / 38197
=0.9471

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))
=(3334 / (3334 + 2014)) / (3227 / (3227 + 1230))
=0.623411 / 0.72403
=0.861

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)
=(12903 / 36175) / (13436 / 38197)
=0.356683 / 0.351755
=1.014

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)
=((6782 + 15946) / 62901) / ((7522 + 12754) / 53660)
=0.36133 / 0.377861
=0.9563

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
=(2035 - 0 - 1172) / 62901
=0.01372

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.

Appier Group has a M-score of -1.92 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 -1.92 mean?
Appier Group (TSE:4180) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.92 as of Sep. 04, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Appier Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Appier Group ranks #2053 out of 2640 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 77.8%.
Is Appier Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Appier Group's current Beneish M-Score is -1.92. Based on the distribution chart, Appier Group ranks #2053 out of 2640 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Appier Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Appier Group's Beneish M-Score compare to MSFT and PLTR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Appier Group ranks #2053 out of 2640 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Appier Group 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 Appier Group and its competitors. Appier Group's current Beneish M-Score is -1.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Appier Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Appier Group (TSE:4180) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,888.25, compared to a current price of 円1,418.00 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.92. Appier Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Appier Group (TSE:4180), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.92 as of Sep. 04, 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 Appier Group (TSE:4180) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Appier Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,418.00 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,888.25. GuruFocus considers Appier Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4180:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.92
  • GF Value™: 円1,888.25 vs. price of 円1,418.00 (24.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4180 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Appier Group Business Description

Other Exchanges APPIF:USA
Address 2-5-1 Atago, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-6240
Appier Group Inc is a technology company that enables businesses with artificial intelligence to grow and succeed based on data-driven decisions. The product portfolio includes: Ad Cloud, Personalization Cloud, Data Cloud, Product Synergy, and Appier AI Agent. The software solutions are used by the following industries: E-Commerce, Retail, Finance & Insurance, gaming, and automobile.
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