Link-U Group (TSE:4446) Beneish M-Score: -2.27 (As of Sep. 02, 2026)

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TSE:4446 Link-U Group Inc TSE:4446
58 GF Score
Price 円852.00
GF Value 円110.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Link-U Group Beneish M-Score?

Link-U Group TSE:4446 -2.29% 58 Beneish M-Score is -2.27 as of Sep. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4446 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円110.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,639 Software companies, Link-U Group ranks worse than 65.14% 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 -2.27 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4446' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.88   Med: -2.27   Max: 3.45
Current: -2.27

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Link-U Group was 3.45. The lowest was -2.88. And the median was -2.27.


Link-U Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Link-U Group'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.

Link-U Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Link-U Group Annual Data
Trend Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.03 -2.21 -2.47 -2.88 -2.27

Link-U Group 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:4446 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Link-U Group'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.


Link-U Group Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Link-U Group 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 Link-U Group 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 * 2.1788+0.528 * 0.8063+0.404 * 1.3505+0.892 * 0.4898+0.115 * 1.391
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.7128+4.679 * -0.063139-0.327 * 1.2726
=-2.27

* 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1,128.5 Mil.
Revenue was 円921.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円792.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,261.6 Mil.
Total Assets was 円5,720.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円532.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円223.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円642.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,044.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円992.2 Mil.
Net Income was 円-96.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円264.3 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,057.6 Mil.
Revenue was 円1,880.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,305.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,415.5 Mil.
Total Assets was 円5,040.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円368.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円257.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円766.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,251.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円850.7 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)
=(1128.533 / 921.029) / (1057.563 / 1880.569)
=1.225296 / 0.562363
=2.1788

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)
=(1305.356 / 1880.569) / (792.894 / 921.029)
=0.694128 / 0.860878
=0.8063

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 - (3261.601 + 532.855) / 5720.877) / (1 - (3415.539 + 368.518) / 5040.93)
=0.336735 / 0.249334
=1.3505

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
=921.029 / 1880.569
=0.4898

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))
=(257.675 / (257.675 + 368.518)) / (223.848 / (223.848 + 532.855))
=0.411495 / 0.29582
=1.391

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)
=(642.874 / 921.029) / (766.383 / 1880.569)
=0.697995 / 0.407527
=1.7128

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)
=((992.179 + 2044.593) / 5720.877) / ((850.733 + 1251.936) / 5040.93)
=0.530823 / 0.417119
=1.2726

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
=(-96.897 - 0 - 264.316) / 5720.877
=-0.063139

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.

Link-U Group has a M-score of -2.27 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 -2.27 mean?
Link-U Group (TSE:4446) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.27 as of Sep. 02, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Link-U Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Link-U Group ranks #1719 out of 2639 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is Link-U Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Link-U Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.27. Based on the distribution chart, Link-U Group ranks #1719 out of 2639 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Link-U Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Link-U Group's Beneish M-Score compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Link-U Group ranks #1719 out of 2639 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Link-U Group 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 Link-U Group and its competitors. Link-U Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Link-U Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link-U Group (TSE:4446) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円110.09, compared to a current price of 円852.00 — trading 673.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.27. Link-U Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Link-U Group (TSE:4446), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.27 as of Sep. 02, 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 Link-U Group (TSE:4446) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link-U Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円852.00 is trading 673.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円110.09. GuruFocus considers Link-U Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4446:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.27
  • GF Value™: 円110.09 vs. price of 円852.00 (673.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4446 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Link-U Group Business Description

Address 2-2-3 Sotokanda, Sumitomo Real Estate Ochanomizu Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0021
Link-U Group Inc through its subsidiaries engages in developing and operating manga apps, etc., utilizing data distribution technology based on its own original server design, operates a platform that connects businesses and users, supports and promotes the introduction of digital transformation, as well as planning, development, and operation in a wide range of areas, from manga apps to government systems, provides IT consulting services such as digital transformation support for government agencies, among others.
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