Robot Payment (TSE:4374) Beneish M-Score: -3.78 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSE:4374 Robot Payment Inc TSE:4374
75 GF Score
Price 円2,276.00
GF Value 円3,438.98
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! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Robot Payment Beneish M-Score?

Robot Payment TSE:4374 -1.94% 75 Beneish M-Score is -3.78 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4374 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,438.98 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,634 Software companies, Robot Payment ranks better than 90.24% 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 -3.78 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4374' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.78   Med: -2.6   Max: -1.59
Current: -3.78

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Robot Payment was -1.59. The lowest was -3.78. And the median was -2.60.


Robot Payment Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Robot Payment'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.

Robot Payment Beneish M-Score Chart

Robot Payment Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.98 -1.59 -2.60 -2.37 -3.78

Robot Payment Quarterly Data
Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Dec25 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.37 0.00 0.00 -3.78 0.00

TSE:4374 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Robot Payment'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.


Robot Payment Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Robot Payment 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 Robot Payment 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 * 1.0373+0.528 * 0.9885+0.404 * 1.8053+0.892 * 1.179+0.115 * 0.9866
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.385633-0.327 * 1.0269
=-3.78

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円654 Mil.
Revenue was 円3,256 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,966 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円7,175 Mil.
Total Assets was 円8,515 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円25 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円143 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円7,221 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円542 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円3,826 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円535 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,762 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,487 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円6,016 Mil.
Total Assets was 円6,607 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円26 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円138 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円5,456 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 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)
=(653.803 / 3256.436) / (534.601 / 2762.014)
=0.200773 / 0.193555
=1.0373

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)
=(2486.597 / 2762.014) / (2965.861 / 3256.436)
=0.900284 / 0.910769
=0.9885

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 - (7174.603 + 24.958) / 8514.851) / (1 - (6015.823 + 26.188) / 6607.364)
=0.15447 / 0.085564
=1.8053

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
=3256.436 / 2762.014
=1.179

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))
=(137.652 / (137.652 + 26.188)) / (143.185 / (143.185 + 24.958))
=0.840161 / 0.851567
=0.9866

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 / 3256.436) / (0 / 2762.014)
=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)
=((0 + 7220.903) / 8514.851) / ((0 + 5456.423) / 6607.364)
=0.848036 / 0.825809
=1.0269

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
=(542.126 - 0 - 3825.73) / 8514.851
=-0.385633

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.

Robot Payment has a M-score of -3.78 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 -3.78 mean?
Robot Payment (TSE:4374) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.78 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Robot Payment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Robot Payment ranks #257 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is Robot Payment's Beneish M-Score too high?
Robot Payment's current Beneish M-Score is -3.78. Based on the distribution chart, Robot Payment ranks #257 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Robot Payment has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Robot Payment's Beneish M-Score compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Robot Payment ranks #257 out of 2634 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Robot Payment in the top 10% 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 Robot Payment and its competitors. Robot Payment's current Beneish M-Score is -3.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Robot Payment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Robot Payment (TSE:4374) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,438.98, compared to a current price of 円2,276.00 — trading 33.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.78. Robot Payment's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Robot Payment (TSE:4374), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.78 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 Robot Payment (TSE:4374) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Robot Payment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,276.00 is trading 33.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,438.98. GuruFocus considers Robot Payment to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4374:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.78
  • GF Value™: 円3,438.98 vs. price of 円2,276.00 (33.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4374 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Robot Payment Business Description

Address 6-19-20 Jingumae, 4th floor, 15th Arai Building, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0001
Robot Payment Inc is engaged in the provision of online payment gateway services as well as cloud services that optimize or automate billing-related operations. It offers Subscription Pay, Subscription Pay Professional, 1click Pay Later, and 1click Hayamaru in the payment business, and Billing Management Robo, Billing Management Robo for Enterprise, and Factoring Robo for SaaS, etc., in the financial cloud business, solving the problems of companies. The company's reportable segments are Payment and Financial Cloud. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Payment segment, which predominantly represents its Subscription Pay offering, which provides a system to make payments via the internet and also performs other functions such as customer management and regular billing.
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