SOFT99 (TSE:4464) Beneish M-Score: -2.56 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSE:4464 SOFT99 Corp TSE:4464
63 GF Score
Price 円3,485.00
GF Value 円1,575.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is SOFT99 Beneish M-Score?

SOFT99 TSE:4464 -3.60% 63 Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4464 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,575.67 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,530 Chemicals companies, SOFT99 ranks better than 54.25% 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 -2.56 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for SOFT99's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4464' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.64   Med: -2.54   Max: -2.33
Current: -2.56

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of SOFT99 was -2.33. The lowest was -2.64. And the median was -2.54.


SOFT99 Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SOFT99'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.

SOFT99 Beneish M-Score Chart

SOFT99 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 -2.59 -2.51 -2.52 -2.56 -2.56

SOFT99 Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.52 0.00 -2.56 0.00 -2.56

TSE:4464 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, SOFT99'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.


SOFT99 Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SOFT99's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SOFT99's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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SOFT99 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 SOFT99 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 * 0.9913+0.528 * 0.9962+0.404 * 0.8833+0.892 * 1.0501+0.115 * 0.8681
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0867+4.679 * -0.00803-0.327 * 1.0015
=-2.56

* 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3,766 Mil.
Revenue was 円31,233 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円11,949 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円34,958 Mil.
Total Assets was 円67,008 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円23,164 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,175 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,831 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円4,764 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円2,961 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円3,499 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円3,618 Mil.
Revenue was 円29,743 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円11,336 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円32,276 Mil.
Total Assets was 円64,635 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円22,656 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円991 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,605 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円4,589 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)
=(3765.827 / 31232.792) / (3617.519 / 29742.927)
=0.120573 / 0.121626
=0.9913

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)
=(11335.876 / 29742.927) / (11948.635 / 31232.792)
=0.381128 / 0.382567
=0.9962

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 - (34958.249 + 23163.939) / 67008.141) / (1 - (32275.527 + 22655.755) / 64635.028)
=0.13261 / 0.150131
=0.8833

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
=31232.792 / 29742.927
=1.0501

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))
=(991.294 / (991.294 + 22655.755)) / (1175.323 / (1175.323 + 23163.939))
=0.04192 / 0.048289
=0.8681

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)
=(1831.301 / 31232.792) / (1604.808 / 29742.927)
=0.058634 / 0.053956
=1.0867

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 + 4764.32) / 67008.141) / ((0 + 4588.873) / 64635.028)
=0.071101 / 0.070997
=1.0015

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
=(2961.021 - 0 - 3499.12) / 67008.141
=-0.00803

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.

SOFT99 has a M-score of -2.56 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 -2.56 mean?
SOFT99 (TSE:4464) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.56 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on SOFT99 and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SOFT99 ranks #700 out of 1530 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is SOFT99's Beneish M-Score too high?
SOFT99's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. Based on the distribution chart, SOFT99 ranks #700 out of 1530 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SOFT99 has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SOFT99's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SOFT99 ranks #700 out of 1530 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts SOFT99 in the upper 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 SOFT99 and its competitors. SOFT99's current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SOFT99 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOFT99 (TSE:4464) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,575.67, compared to a current price of 円3,485.00 — trading 121.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.56. SOFT99's overall GF Score™ is 63/100. 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 SOFT99 (TSE:4464), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.56 as of Jun. 26, 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 SOFT99 (TSE:4464) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOFT99 stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,485.00 is trading 121.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,575.67. GuruFocus considers SOFT99 to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4464:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.56
  • GF Value™: 円1,575.67 vs. price of 円3,485.00 (121.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4464 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SOFT99 Business Description

Address 2-6-5 Tanimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, JPN, 540-0012
SOFT99 Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemical products for auto and home care products. It offers products such as water block wax, cleaners, shampoo, car wash equipment, GlACO water repellant series, DIY repair paint and chemical products, synthetic snow tire chain, air freshener, eye glass cleaner and home care products. The products are exported to China, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Poland, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, U.S.A, Brazil, Paraguay, Australia, and others.
63GF Score

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