Heroz (TSE:4382) Beneish M-Score: -2.48 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:4382 Heroz Inc TSE:4382
74 GF Score
Price 円707.00
GF Value 円1,337.09
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Heroz Beneish M-Score?

Heroz TSE:4382 +2.17% 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.48 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4382 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,337.09 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,631 Software companies, Heroz ranks worse than 53.82% 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 -2.48 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4382' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.94   Med: -2.48   Max: 0.05
Current: -2.48

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Heroz was 0.05. The lowest was -3.94. And the median was -2.48.


Heroz Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Heroz'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.

Heroz Beneish M-Score Chart

Heroz Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.29 -3.94 -3.23 -2.58 -2.48

Heroz Semi-Annual Data
Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 -3.23 0.00 -2.58 0.00 -2.48

TSE:4382 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Heroz'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.


Heroz Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Heroz 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 Heroz 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 * 1.0519+0.528 * 0.9968+0.404 * 0.9296+0.892 * 1.0835+0.115 * 0.8915
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.025506-0.327 * 0.876
=-2.48

* 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 (Apr26) TTM:Last Year (Apr25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円1,021 Mil.
Revenue was 円6,425 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,922 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円5,051 Mil.
Total Assets was 円8,500 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円158 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円448 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,780 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円832 Mil.
Net Income was 円376 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円593 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円896 Mil.
Revenue was 円5,930 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,688 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円4,539 Mil.
Total Assets was 円8,148 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円215 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円417 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,487 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,371 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)
=(1021.351 / 6424.647) / (896.138 / 5929.797)
=0.158974 / 0.151125
=1.0519

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)
=(2687.944 / 5929.797) / (2921.55 / 6424.647)
=0.453294 / 0.454741
=0.9968

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 - (5051.27 + 157.682) / 8499.807) / (1 - (4538.859 + 215.401) / 8147.668)
=0.387168 / 0.416488
=0.9296

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
=6424.647 / 5929.797
=1.0835

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))
=(416.84 / (416.84 + 215.401)) / (447.796 / (447.796 + 157.682))
=0.659306 / 0.739574
=0.8915

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 / 6424.647) / (0 / 5929.797)
=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)
=((831.63 + 1780.48) / 8499.807) / ((1371.198 + 1487.282) / 8147.668)
=0.307314 / 0.350834
=0.876

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
=(376.028 - 0 - 592.825) / 8499.807
=-0.025506

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.

Heroz has a M-score of -2.48 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 -2.48 mean?
Heroz (TSE:4382) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.48 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Heroz and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Heroz ranks #1416 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 53.8%.
Is Heroz's Beneish M-Score too high?
Heroz's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Based on the distribution chart, Heroz ranks #1416 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Heroz has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heroz's Beneish M-Score compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Heroz ranks #1416 out of 2631 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Heroz 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 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 Heroz and its competitors. Heroz's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heroz stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heroz (TSE:4382) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,337.09, compared to a current price of 円707.00 — trading 47.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Heroz's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Heroz (TSE:4382), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.48 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 Heroz (TSE:4382) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heroz stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円707.00 is trading 47.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,337.09. GuruFocus considers Heroz to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4382:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.48
  • GF Value™: 円1,337.09 vs. price of 円707.00 (47.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4382 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Heroz Business Description

Address 5-31-17, Shiba, 2nd Floor, PMO Tamachi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 108-0014
Heroz Inc is engaged in the planning, development, and management of internet services using artificial intelligence.
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