Kudan (TSE:4425) Beneish M-Score: -0.23 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:4425 Kudan Inc TSE:4425
74 GF Score
Price 円1,815.00
GF Value 円3,011.39
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kudan Beneish M-Score?

Kudan TSE:4425 -2.10% 74 Beneish M-Score is -0.23 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4425 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,011.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,634 Software companies, Kudan ranks worse than 92.52% 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 -0.23 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TSE:4425' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.54   Med: -1.88   Max: 79.84
Current: -0.23

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kudan was 79.84. The lowest was -13.54. And the median was -1.88.


Kudan Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kudan'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.

Kudan Beneish M-Score Chart

Kudan Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -13.54 -2.03 3.10 -1.82 -0.23

Kudan Semi-Annual Data
Mar17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 3.10 0.00 -1.82 0.00 -0.23

TSE:4425 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Kudan'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.


Kudan Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Kudan 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 Kudan 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 * 0.8459+0.528 * 2.1229+0.404 * 1.1485+0.892 * 2.3128+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.149022-0.327 * 1.4071
=-0.23

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円371 Mil.
Revenue was 円1,197 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円371 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,448 Mil.
Total Assets was 円2,978 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円336 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円-188 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-632 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円190 Mil.
Revenue was 円518 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円340 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,882 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,411 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円273 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)
=(371.309 / 1196.972) / (189.804 / 517.549)
=0.310207 / 0.366736
=0.8459

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)
=(340.331 / 517.549) / (370.777 / 1196.972)
=0.657582 / 0.309762
=2.1229

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 - (2447.595 + 0) / 2977.983) / (1 - (2882.149 + 0) / 3411.142)
=0.178103 / 0.155078
=1.1485

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
=1196.972 / 517.549
=2.3128

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))
=(0 / (0 + 0)) / (0 / (0 + 0))
= /
=1

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 / 1196.972) / (0 / 517.549)
=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 + 335.533) / 2977.983) / ((0 + 273.151) / 3411.142)
=0.112671 / 0.080076
=1.4071

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
=(-188.266 - 0 - -632.051) / 2977.983
=0.149022

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.

Kudan has a M-score of -0.23 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 -0.23 mean?
Kudan (TSE:4425) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.23 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kudan and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kudan ranks #2437 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 92.5%.
Is Kudan's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kudan's current Beneish M-Score is -0.23. Based on the distribution chart, Kudan ranks #2437 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kudan has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kudan's Beneish M-Score compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Kudan ranks #2437 out of 2634 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kudan 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 Kudan and its competitors. Kudan's current Beneish M-Score is -0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kudan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kudan (TSE:4425) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,011.39, compared to a current price of 円1,815.00 — trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.23. Kudan's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Kudan (TSE:4425), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.23 as of Jun. 27, 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 Kudan (TSE:4425) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kudan stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,815.00 is trading 39.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,011.39. GuruFocus considers Kudan to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4425:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.23
  • GF Value™: 円3,011.39 vs. price of 円1,815.00 (39.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4425 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kudan Business Description

Address 1-23-14 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0002
Kudan Inc is a Computer Vision Technology company. It is accelerating the evolution of AR/MR/VR and automobile/drone/robot by developing computer software algorithms for Artificial Perception. The objective of the group is to embed an AR and computer vision engine into a computer module chip, which enables various devices to use the AR engine while enabling online update and maintenance of the devices.
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