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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 -2.72 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Just Planning's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4287'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.15 Med: -2.52 Max: -0.8
Current: -2.72
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Just Planning was -0.80. The lowest was -3.15. And the median was -2.52.
Just Planning Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Just Planning Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Just Planning'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.
TSE:4287 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Just Planning'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.
Just Planning Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Just Planning's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Just Planning's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Just Planning 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 * 0.9631
+
0.528 * 1.0267
+
0.404 * 0.7318
+
0.892 * 1.1502
+
0.115 * 0.9476
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1
+
4.679 * -0.04286
-
0.327 * 1.1321
=
-2.72
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(58.835 / (58.835 + 274.15))
/
(55.803 / (55.803 + 243.485))
=
0.17669
/
0.186453
=
0.9476
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
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
=
(508.199 - 0
-
694.299)
/
4342.06
=
-0.04286
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.
Just Planning has a M-score of -2.72 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Just Planning (TSE:4287) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.72 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Just Planning and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Just Planning ranks #721 out of 2408 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.
Is Just Planning's Beneish M-Score too high?
Just Planning's current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. Based on the distribution chart, Just Planning ranks #721 out of 2408 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Just Planning has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Just Planning's Beneish M-Score compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Just Planning ranks #721 out of 2408 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Just Planning 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Just Planning and its competitors. Just Planning's current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Just Planning stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Just Planning (TSE:4287) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円482.47, compared to a current price of 円460.00 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. Just Planning's overall GF Score™ is 82/100. 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 Just Planning (TSE:4287), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.72 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 Just Planning (TSE:4287) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Just Planning stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円460.00 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円482.47.
GuruFocus considers Just Planning to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4287:
Beneish M-Score: -2.72
GF Value™: 円482.47 vs. price of 円460.00 (4.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4287 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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