Tenda Co (TSE:4198) Beneish M-Score: -3.08 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:4198 Tenda Co Ltd TSE:4198
78 GF Score
Price 円492.00
GF Value 円895.12
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Tenda Co Beneish M-Score?

Tenda Co TSE:4198 -1.40% 78 Beneish M-Score is -3.08 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4198 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円895.12 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,631 Software companies, Tenda Co ranks better than 79.48% 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 -3.08 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4198' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.08   Med: -1.92   Max: -1.81
Current: -3.08

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tenda Co was -1.81. The lowest was -3.08. And the median was -1.92.


Tenda Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tenda Co'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.

Tenda Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Tenda Co Annual Data
Trend May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.81 -1.92 -1.83 -3.08 0.00

Tenda Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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TSE:4198 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Tenda Co'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.


Tenda Co Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Tenda Co 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 Tenda Co 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 * 1.0338+0.528 * 1.0429+0.404 * 0.8284+0.892 * 0.9204+0.115 * 0.9308
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.077112-0.327 * 0.8438
=-2.88

* 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 (May26) TTM:Last Year (May25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円646 Mil.
Revenue was 円5,131 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,876 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,509 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,544 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円62 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円280 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円714 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円50 Mil.
Net Income was 円19 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円292 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円679 Mil.
Revenue was 円5,575 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,126 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,518 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,877 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円75 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円239 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円895 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円95 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)
=(646.396 / 5131.278) / (679.325 / 5574.95)
=0.125972 / 0.121853
=1.0338

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)
=(2125.909 / 5574.95) / (1876.238 / 5131.278)
=0.381332 / 0.365647
=1.0429

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 - (2509.449 + 62.091) / 3543.596) / (1 - (2518.171 + 74.795) / 3876.643)
=0.274313 / 0.331131
=0.8284

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
=5131.278 / 5574.95
=0.9204

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))
=(239.167 / (239.167 + 74.795)) / (279.772 / (279.772 + 62.091))
=0.761771 / 0.818375
=0.9308

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 / 5131.278) / (0 / 5574.95)
=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)
=((49.576 + 714.263) / 3543.596) / ((95.232 + 895.053) / 3876.643)
=0.215555 / 0.255449
=0.8438

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
=(19.012 - 0 - 292.266) / 3543.596
=-0.077112

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.

Tenda Co has a M-score of -2.88 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 -3.08 mean?
Tenda Co (TSE:4198) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.08 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tenda Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tenda Co ranks #540 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Tenda Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Tenda Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.08. Based on the distribution chart, Tenda Co ranks #540 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tenda Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tenda Co's Beneish M-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Tenda Co ranks #540 out of 2631 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Tenda Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Tenda Co and its competitors. Tenda Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tenda Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tenda Co (TSE:4198) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円895.12, compared to a current price of 円492.00 — trading 45% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.08. Tenda Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Tenda Co (TSE:4198), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.08 as of Jul. 14, 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 Tenda Co (TSE:4198) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tenda Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円492.00 is trading 45% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円895.12. GuruFocus considers Tenda Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4198:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.08
  • GF Value™: 円895.12 vs. price of 円492.00 (45% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4198 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tenda Co Business Description

Address 1-11-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, WeWork Metropolitan Plaza Building, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 171-0021
Tenda Co Ltd is engaged in the development, maintenance, and operation of web systems and related websites, applications, through contract work, as well as the provision of business products, and the planning, development, operation, and maintenance of game content.
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