Neo Marketing (TSE:4196) Beneish M-Score: -2.57 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSE:4196 Neo Marketing Inc TSE:4196
68 GF Score
Price 円1,696.00
GF Value 円1,447.81
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Neo Marketing Beneish M-Score?

Neo Marketing TSE:4196 +0.06% 68 Beneish M-Score is -2.57 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4196 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,447.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 Media - Diversified companies, Neo Marketing ranks worse than 50.96% 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 -2.57 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4196' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.72   Med: -2.56   Max: -2.02
Current: -2.57

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Neo Marketing was -2.02. The lowest was -3.72. And the median was -2.56.


Neo Marketing Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Neo Marketing'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.

Neo Marketing Beneish M-Score Chart

Neo Marketing Annual Data
Trend Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.56 -3.72 -2.21 -2.02 -2.57

Neo Marketing Semi-Annual Data
Sep19 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.00 -2.02 0.00 -2.57 0.00

TSE:4196 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Neo Marketing'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.


Neo Marketing Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Neo Marketing 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 Neo Marketing 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 * 1.1097+0.528 * 0.9719+0.404 * 0.5819+0.892 * 1.0993+0.115 * 0.8889
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.012558-0.327 * 1.0792
=-2.57

* 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333 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,306 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,079 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,432 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,799 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円32 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円33 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円559 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円447 Mil.
Net Income was 円27 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円49 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円273 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,098 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円954 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,111 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,687 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円36 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円30 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円478 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円396 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)
=(332.831 / 2306.479) / (272.825 / 2098.078)
=0.144303 / 0.130036
=1.1097

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)
=(953.865 / 2098.078) / (1078.923 / 2306.479)
=0.454638 / 0.467779
=0.9719

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 - (1432.157 + 31.514) / 1798.826) / (1 - (1111.158 + 35.512) / 1686.792)
=0.186319 / 0.320207
=0.5819

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
=2306.479 / 2098.078
=1.0993

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))
=(29.571 / (29.571 + 35.512)) / (32.952 / (32.952 + 31.514))
=0.454358 / 0.511153
=0.8889

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 / 2306.479) / (0 / 2098.078)
=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)
=((446.628 + 558.605) / 1798.826) / ((395.628 + 477.816) / 1686.792)
=0.558827 / 0.517814
=1.0792

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
=(26.63 - 0 - 49.22) / 1798.826
=-0.012558

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.

Neo Marketing has a M-score of -2.57 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 -2.57 mean?
Neo Marketing (TSE:4196) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.57 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Neo Marketing and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Neo Marketing ranks #504 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is Neo Marketing's Beneish M-Score too high?
Neo Marketing's current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. Based on the distribution chart, Neo Marketing ranks #504 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Neo Marketing has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Neo Marketing's Beneish M-Score compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Neo Marketing ranks #504 out of 989 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Neo Marketing 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 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 Neo Marketing and its competitors. Neo Marketing's current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Neo Marketing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Neo Marketing (TSE:4196) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,447.81, compared to a current price of 円1,696.00 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. Neo Marketing's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 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 Neo Marketing (TSE:4196), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.57 as of Jun. 26, 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 Neo Marketing (TSE:4196) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Neo Marketing stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,696.00 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,447.81. GuruFocus considers Neo Marketing to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4196:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.57
  • GF Value™: 円1,447.81 vs. price of 円1,696.00 (17.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4196 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Neo Marketing Business Description

Address 16-25 Nanpeidaicho, 11 Floor, Yomeishu Building, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0036
Neo Marketing Inc is involved in the marketing consulting business.
68GF Score

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