Valuenex Japan (TSE:4422) Beneish M-Score: -2.16 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:4422 Valuenex Japan Inc TSE:4422
60 GF Score
Price 円549.00
GF Value 円259.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Valuenex Japan Beneish M-Score?

Valuenex Japan TSE:4422 -3.68% 60 Beneish M-Score is -2.16 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4422 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円259.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, Valuenex Japan ranks worse than 75.2% 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 -2.16 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4422' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.23   Med: -2.26   Max: -1.24
Current: -2.16

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Valuenex Japan was -1.24. The lowest was -3.23. And the median was -2.26.


Valuenex Japan Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Valuenex Japan'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.

Valuenex Japan Beneish M-Score Chart

Valuenex Japan Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.23 -1.73 -2.35 -1.32 -2.16

Valuenex Japan Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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TSE:4422 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Valuenex Japan'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.


Valuenex Japan Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Valuenex Japan's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Valuenex Japan 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 Valuenex Japan 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 * 1.3537+0.528 * 0.993+0.404 * 0.8889+0.892 * 0.8785+0.115 * 0.9959
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.035401-0.327 * 1.0284
=-2.16

* 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 (Jul25) TTM:Last Year (Jul24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円84.9 Mil.
Revenue was 円690.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円529.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円850.6 Mil.
Total Assets was 円911.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円41.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円4.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円202.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0.0 Mil.
Net Income was 円-82.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-114.5 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円71.4 Mil.
Revenue was 円786.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円598.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円938.5 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,007.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円44.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円4.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円217.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0.0 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)
=(84.907 / 690.858) / (71.395 / 786.381)
=0.122901 / 0.090789
=1.3537

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)
=(598.116 / 786.381) / (529.154 / 690.858)
=0.760593 / 0.765937
=0.993

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 - (850.598 + 41.746) / 911.522) / (1 - (938.467 + 44.899) / 1007.208)
=0.02104 / 0.023671
=0.8889

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
=690.858 / 786.381
=0.8785

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))
=(4.789 / (4.789 + 44.899)) / (4.473 / (4.473 + 41.746))
=0.096381 / 0.096778
=0.9959

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 / 690.858) / (0 / 786.381)
=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 + 202.468) / 911.522) / ((0 + 217.538) / 1007.208)
=0.222121 / 0.215981
=1.0284

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
=(-82.265 - 0 - -114.534) / 911.522
=0.035401

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.

Valuenex Japan has a M-score of -2.16 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 -2.16 mean?
Valuenex Japan (TSE:4422) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.16 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Valuenex Japan and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Valuenex Japan ranks #767 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is Valuenex Japan's Beneish M-Score too high?
Valuenex Japan's current Beneish M-Score is -2.16. Based on the distribution chart, Valuenex Japan ranks #767 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Valuenex Japan has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valuenex Japan's Beneish M-Score compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Valuenex Japan ranks #767 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Valuenex Japan 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services 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 Valuenex Japan and its competitors. Valuenex Japan's current Beneish M-Score is -2.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valuenex Japan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valuenex Japan (TSE:4422) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円259.92, compared to a current price of 円549.00 — trading 111.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.16. Valuenex Japan's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 Valuenex Japan (TSE:4422), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.16 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 Valuenex Japan (TSE:4422) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valuenex Japan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円549.00 is trading 111.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円259.92. GuruFocus considers Valuenex Japan to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4422:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.16
  • GF Value™: 円259.92 vs. price of 円549.00 (111.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4422 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Valuenex Japan Business Description

Address 4-5-16 Kohinata, 3rd Floor, Twin Hills, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 112-0006
Valuenex Japan Inc provides information analysis services. It also offers document analysis tools, including TechRadar and DocRadar, and consulting services using it. Its analysis is used by departments such as research and development, marketing, and management planning, focusing on the intellectual property of various industries, including electronic equipment, transportation equipment, precision equipment, chemistry, and information and communication. Services offered by the company include a data creation plan, multi-client service, coaching, and a service overview.
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