BASE (TSE:4477) Beneish M-Score: -0.95 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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TSE:4477 BASE Inc TSE:4477
68 GF Score
Price 円295.00
GF Value 円574.40
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is BASE Beneish M-Score?

BASE TSE:4477 -1.34% 68 Beneish M-Score is -0.95 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4477 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円574.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,630 Software companies, BASE ranks worse than 89.77% 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 -0.95 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TSE:4477' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.86   Med: -1.99   Max: -0.95
Current: -0.95

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of BASE was -0.95. The lowest was -2.86. And the median was -1.99.


BASE Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BASE'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.

BASE Beneish M-Score Chart

BASE Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.86 -2.41 -2.00 -1.93 -0.95

BASE Quarterly Data
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TSE:4477 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, BASE'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.


BASE Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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BASE 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 BASE 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 * 0.992+0.528 * 0.9305+0.404 * 4.1722+0.892 * 1.2971+0.115 * 2.3885
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.025206-0.327 * 1.0363
=-0.95

* 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22,982 Mil.
Revenue was 円20,729 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円9,989 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円52,324 Mil.
Total Assets was 円57,803 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円170 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円62 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円41,311 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円896 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,826 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円3,283 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円17,861 Mil.
Revenue was 円15,981 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円7,166 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円45,252 Mil.
Total Assets was 円46,288 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円17 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円30 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円31,888 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円727 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)
=(22982 / 20729) / (17861 / 15981)
=1.108688 / 1.11764
=0.992

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)
=(7166 / 15981) / (9989 / 20729)
=0.448407 / 0.481885
=0.9305

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 - (52324 + 170) / 57803) / (1 - (45252 + 17) / 46288)
=0.091846 / 0.022014
=4.1722

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
=20729 / 15981
=1.2971

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))
=(30 / (30 + 17)) / (62 / (62 + 170))
=0.638298 / 0.267241
=2.3885

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 / 20729) / (0 / 15981)
=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)
=((896 + 41311) / 57803) / ((727 + 31888) / 46288)
=0.730187 / 0.70461
=1.0363

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
=(1826 - 0 - 3283) / 57803
=-0.025206

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.

BASE has a M-score of -0.95 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 -0.95 mean?
BASE (TSE:4477) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.95 as of Jul. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on BASE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BASE ranks #2361 out of 2630 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 89.8%.
Is BASE's Beneish M-Score too high?
BASE's current Beneish M-Score is -0.95. Based on the distribution chart, BASE ranks #2361 out of 2630 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, BASE has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BASE's Beneish M-Score compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, BASE ranks #2361 out of 2630 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places BASE 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 BASE and its competitors. BASE's current Beneish M-Score is -0.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BASE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BASE (TSE:4477) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円574.40, compared to a current price of 円295.00 — trading 48.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.95. BASE's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 BASE (TSE:4477), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.95 as of Jul. 25, 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 BASE (TSE:4477) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BASE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円295.00 is trading 48.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円574.40. GuruFocus considers BASE to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4477:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.95
  • GF Value™: 円574.40 vs. price of 円295.00 (48.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4477 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BASE Business Description

Other Exchanges BAINF:USA
Address 2-1 Roppongi 3-chome, Sumitomo Real Estate Roppongi Grand Tower, 37th Floor, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 106-6237
BASE Inc is engaged in the operation and development of web service planning. The company offers online shop opening service, shopping app, Fundraising Service, Online Payment Service, E-commerce website building platform, and ID Payment Service / Payment App.
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