Ray (TSE:4317) Beneish M-Score: -2.87 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSE:4317 Ray Corp TSE:4317
79 GF Score
Price 円493.00
GF Value 円565.59
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Ray Beneish M-Score?

Ray TSE:4317 +1.65% 79 Beneish M-Score is -2.87 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4317 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円565.59 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 976 Media - Diversified companies, Ray ranks better than 70.49% 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 -2.87 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4317' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.3   Med: -2.86   Max: -2.31
Current: -2.87

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ray was -2.31. The lowest was -3.30. And the median was -2.86.


Ray Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ray'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.

Ray Beneish M-Score Chart

Ray Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.43 -2.31 -2.41 -3.17 -2.87

Ray Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 -2.41 0.00 -3.17 0.00 -2.87

TSE:4317 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Ray'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.


Ray Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Ray 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 Ray 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 * 0.9928+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.2058+0.892 * 1+0.115 * 0.9771
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.146364-0.327 * 1.0968
=-3.12

* 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 (Feb26) TTM:Last Year (Feb25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円1,838 Mil.
Revenue was 円10,457 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,553 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円6,038 Mil.
Total Assets was 円10,907 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,966 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円677 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,846 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円101 Mil.
Net Income was 円746 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円2,342 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,851 Mil.
Revenue was 円10,457 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,553 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円5,356 Mil.
Total Assets was 円9,121 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,139 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円522 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,153 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円94 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)
=(1838.159 / 10456.954) / (1851.421 / 10456.954)
=0.175783 / 0.177052
=0.9928

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)
=(3552.547 / 10456.954) / (3552.547 / 10456.954)
=0.339731 / 0.339731
=1

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 - (6038.124 + 3965.97) / 10906.533) / (1 - (5356.499 + 3138.581) / 9120.957)
=0.082743 / 0.06862
=1.2058

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
=10456.954 / 10456.954
=1

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))
=(521.8 / (521.8 + 3138.581)) / (677.444 / (677.444 + 3965.97))
=0.142553 / 0.145894
=0.9771

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 / 10456.954) / (0 / 10456.954)
=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)
=((100.777 + 2846.371) / 10906.533) / ((93.88 + 2153.322) / 9120.957)
=0.270219 / 0.246378
=1.0968

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
=(745.577 - 0 - 2341.903) / 10906.533
=-0.146364

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.

Ray has a M-score of -3.12 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 -2.87 mean?
Ray (TSE:4317) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.87 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ray and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ray ranks #288 out of 976 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is Ray's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ray's current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. Based on the distribution chart, Ray ranks #288 out of 976 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ray has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ray's Beneish M-Score compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Ray ranks #288 out of 976 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Ray 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 Ray and its competitors. Ray's current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ray stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ray (TSE:4317) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円565.59, compared to a current price of 円493.00 — trading 12.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.87. Ray's overall GF Score™ is 79/100. 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 Ray (TSE:4317), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.87 as of Jul. 15, 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 Ray (TSE:4317) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ray stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円493.00 is trading 12.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円565.59. GuruFocus considers Ray to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4317:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.87
  • GF Value™: 円565.59 vs. price of 円493.00 (12.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4317 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ray Business Description

Address 6-15-21 Roppongi, Hakus Roppongi Building, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 106-0032
Ray Corp is a Japan-based advertising company that operates in two business segments. The Advertising Solution segment has two divisions: the SP and event division, which handles planning and production of sales promotions, campaigns, expos, and showrooms; and the TVCM division, which creates TV commercials and promotional videos. The Technical Solution segment includes a video equipment rental division for events and business presentations, and a post-production division offering video editing, DVD/Blu-ray, and CG production services.
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