eSOL Co (TSE:4420) Beneish M-Score: -1.70 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)

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TSE:4420 eSOL Co Ltd TSE:4420
84 GF Score
Price 円831.00
GF Value 円961.50
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is eSOL Co Beneish M-Score?

eSOL Co TSE:4420 -2.12% 84 Beneish M-Score is -1.70 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4420 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of 円961.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,408 Hardware companies, eSOL Co ranks worse than 85.34% 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 -1.7 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TSE:4420' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.84   Med: -2.28   Max: -1.7
Current: -1.7

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of eSOL Co was -1.70. The lowest was -2.84. And the median was -2.28.


eSOL Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for eSOL Co'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.

eSOL Co Beneish M-Score Chart

eSOL Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.91 -2.74 -1.95 -2.76 -1.70

eSOL Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.70 0.00

TSE:4420 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, eSOL Co'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.


eSOL Co Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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eSOL Co 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 eSOL Co 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 * 1.2909+0.528 * 1.2142+0.404 * 1.3889+0.892 * 1.0186+0.115 * 1.0594
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.045033-0.327 * 0.9822
=-1.70

* 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2,722 Mil.
Revenue was 円12,130 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,697 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円6,316 Mil.
Total Assets was 円8,193 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円474 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円104 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,944 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円68 Mil.
Net Income was 円598 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円229 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,070 Mil.
Revenue was 円11,908 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円4,407 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円5,730 Mil.
Total Assets was 円6,988 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円397 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円94 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,747 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)
=(2722.46 / 12129.822) / (2070.399 / 11908.042)
=0.224444 / 0.173866
=1.2909

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)
=(4407.271 / 11908.042) / (3697.425 / 12129.822)
=0.370109 / 0.304821
=1.2142

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 - (6315.814 + 474.285) / 8192.617) / (1 - (5730.165 + 396.731) / 6988.262)
=0.171193 / 0.123259
=1.3889

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
=12129.822 / 11908.042
=1.0186

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))
=(93.606 / (93.606 + 396.731)) / (104.255 / (104.255 + 474.285))
=0.190901 / 0.180204
=1.0594

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 / 12129.822) / (0 / 11908.042)
=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)
=((67.5 + 1943.593) / 8192.617) / ((0 + 1746.542) / 6988.262)
=0.245476 / 0.249925
=0.9822

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
=(598.072 - 0 - 229.135) / 8192.617
=0.045033

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.

eSOL Co has a M-score of -1.70 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 -1.70 mean?
eSOL Co (TSE:4420) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.70 as of Jul. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on eSOL Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, eSOL Co ranks #2055 out of 2408 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 85.3%.
Is eSOL Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
eSOL Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.70. Based on the distribution chart, eSOL Co ranks #2055 out of 2408 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, eSOL Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does eSOL Co's Beneish M-Score compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, eSOL Co ranks #2055 out of 2408 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places eSOL Co 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 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 eSOL Co and its competitors. eSOL Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is eSOL Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, eSOL Co (TSE:4420) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円961.50, compared to a current price of 円831.00 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.70. eSOL Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 eSOL Co (TSE:4420), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.70 as of Jul. 13, 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 eSOL Co (TSE:4420) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, eSOL Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円831.00 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円961.50. GuruFocus considers eSOL Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4420:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.70
  • GF Value™: 円961.50 vs. price of 円831.00 (13.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4420 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


eSOL Co Business Description

Address 1-32-2 Honmachi, 24th Floor, Harmony Tower, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 164-8721
eSOL Co Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the research, development, manufacture, and sale of software and hardware for computers and computer peripheral equipment. It also provides engineering services, sensing solutions, and consultation and education for in-vehicle system development.
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