Lancers (TSE:4484) Beneish M-Score: -2.72 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:4484 Lancers Inc TSE:4484
65 GF Score
Price 円279.00
GF Value 円267.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lancers Beneish M-Score?

Lancers TSE:4484 65 Beneish M-Score is -2.72 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4484 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円267.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,631 Software companies, Lancers ranks better than 62.6% 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 -2.72 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4484' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.18   Med: -2.49   Max: 3.11
Current: -2.72

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Lancers was 3.11. The lowest was -3.18. And the median was -2.49.


Lancers Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lancers'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.

Lancers Beneish M-Score Chart

Lancers Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -3.18 -1.91 -2.92 -2.15 -2.72

Lancers Semi-Annual Data
Mar18 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 -2.92 0.00 -2.15 0.00 -2.72

TSE:4484 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Lancers'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.


Lancers Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Lancers 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 Lancers 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 * 1.002+0.528 * 1.1437+0.404 * 0.7289+0.892 * 1.1848+0.115 * 1.045
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.076494-0.327 * 1.0515
=-2.72

* 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824 Mil.
Revenue was 円5,437 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,129 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,007 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,664 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円41 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円162 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,612 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円645 Mil.
Net Income was 円91 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円371 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円694 Mil.
Revenue was 円4,589 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,055 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,492 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,281 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円32 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円160 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,397 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円526 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)
=(824.093 / 5437.245) / (694.167 / 4589.136)
=0.151564 / 0.151263
=1.002

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)
=(2054.701 / 4589.136) / (2128.637 / 5437.245)
=0.447732 / 0.391492
=1.1437

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 - (3006.783 + 41.236) / 3664.224) / (1 - (2491.517 + 32.265) / 3280.733)
=0.168168 / 0.230726
=0.7289

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
=5437.245 / 4589.136
=1.1848

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))
=(160.345 / (160.345 + 32.265)) / (161.56 / (161.56 + 41.236))
=0.832485 / 0.796663
=1.045

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 / 5437.245) / (0 / 4589.136)
=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)
=((645.216 + 1612.314) / 3664.224) / ((525.61 + 1396.604) / 3280.733)
=0.6161 / 0.58591
=1.0515

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
=(91.036 - 0 - 371.327) / 3664.224
=-0.076494

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.

Lancers has a M-score of -2.72 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 -2.72 mean?
Lancers (TSE:4484) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.72 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Lancers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lancers ranks #984 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 37.4%.
Is Lancers' Beneish M-Score too high?
Lancers' current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. Based on the distribution chart, Lancers ranks #984 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lancers has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lancers' Beneish M-Score compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Lancers ranks #984 out of 2631 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Lancers 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 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 Lancers and its competitors. Lancers's current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lancers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lancers (TSE:4484) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円267.89, compared to a current price of 円279.00 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. Lancers' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Lancers (TSE:4484), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.72 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 Lancers (TSE:4484) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lancers stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円279.00 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円267.89. GuruFocus considers Lancers to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4484:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.72
  • GF Value™: 円267.89 vs. price of 円279.00 (4.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4484 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lancers Business Description

Address Shibuya 3-10-13, Shibuya-ku, TOKYU REIT Shibuya R Building 9th Floor, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0002
Lancers Inc is a freelance jobs information company based in Tokyo. The company has partnered with SAP Japan to offer a platform for freelancers to take advantage of companies that provide SAP-based working opportunities.
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