TeamSpirit (TSE:4397) Beneish M-Score: -1.28 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is TeamSpirit Beneish M-Score?

TeamSpirit TSE:4397 -0.28% 57 Beneish M-Score is -1.28 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4397 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円573.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,633 Software companies, TeamSpirit ranks worse than 87.09% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.28 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TSE:4397' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.6   Med: -2.31   Max: -0.31
Current: -1.28

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of TeamSpirit was -0.31. The lowest was -2.60. And the median was -2.31.


TeamSpirit Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TeamSpirit'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.

TeamSpirit Beneish M-Score Chart

TeamSpirit Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.51 -2.33 -1.68 -2.60 -1.28

TeamSpirit Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Aug17 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 0.00 -2.60 0.00 -1.28 0.00

TSE:4397 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, TeamSpirit'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.


TeamSpirit Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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TeamSpirit 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 TeamSpirit 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 * 2.3003+0.528 * 0.9275+0.404 * 1.1641+0.892 * 1.1132+0.115 * 0.4942
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.017953-0.327 * 0.9546
=-1.28

* 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 (Aug25) TTM:Last Year (Aug24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円120 Mil.
Revenue was 円4,923 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,984 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,677 Mil.
Total Assets was 円4,473 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円12 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,849 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円363 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円443 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円47 Mil.
Revenue was 円4,422 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,653 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,124 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,693 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円11 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,464 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)
=(119.585 / 4922.684) / (46.698 / 4421.949)
=0.024293 / 0.010561
=2.3003

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)
=(1653.275 / 4421.949) / (1984.447 / 4922.684)
=0.373879 / 0.403123
=0.9275

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 - (3676.953 + 9.037) / 4472.837) / (1 - (3123.514 + 11.365) / 3692.973)
=0.175917 / 0.151123
=1.1641

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
=4922.684 / 4421.949
=1.1132

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))
=(4.367 / (4.367 + 11.365)) / (11.581 / (11.581 + 9.037))
=0.277587 / 0.561694
=0.4942

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 / 4922.684) / (0 / 4421.949)
=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 + 2848.914) / 4472.837) / ((0 + 2463.933) / 3692.973)
=0.636937 / 0.667195
=0.9546

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
=(362.659 - 0 - 442.961) / 4472.837
=-0.017953

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.

TeamSpirit has a M-score of -1.28 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.28 mean?
TeamSpirit (TSE:4397) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.28 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on TeamSpirit and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, TeamSpirit ranks #2293 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 87.1%.
Is TeamSpirit's Beneish M-Score too high?
TeamSpirit's current Beneish M-Score is -1.28. Based on the distribution chart, TeamSpirit ranks #2293 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, TeamSpirit has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TeamSpirit's Beneish M-Score compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, TeamSpirit ranks #2293 out of 2633 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places TeamSpirit 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 TeamSpirit and its competitors. TeamSpirit's current Beneish M-Score is -1.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TeamSpirit stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TeamSpirit (TSE:4397) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円573.87, compared to a current price of 円356.00 — trading 38% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.28. TeamSpirit's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 TeamSpirit (TSE:4397), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.28 as of Jun. 25, 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 TeamSpirit (TSE:4397) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TeamSpirit stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円356.00 is trading 38% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円573.87. GuruFocus considers TeamSpirit to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4397:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.28
  • GF Value™: 円573.87 vs. price of 円356.00 (38% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4397 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


TeamSpirit Business Description

Address 2-1-6 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0031
TeamSpirit Inc provides Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions, including the TeamSpirit platform, for business customers. It offers Team Success Platform, a SaaS solution that aims to improve the productivity of human capital from the perspective of maximizing team capabilities. The company also provides professional services related to the implementation and operation of its SaaS solutions.
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