Computer Management Co (TSE:4491) Beneish M-Score: -2.31 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSE:4491 Computer Management Co Ltd TSE:4491
77 GF Score
Price 円3,125.00
GF Value 円1,907.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Computer Management Co Beneish M-Score?

Computer Management Co TSE:4491 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.31 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4491 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,907.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,628 Software companies, Computer Management Co ranks worse than 64.16% 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 -2.31 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4491' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.59   Med: -2.51   Max: -1.95
Current: -2.31

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Computer Management Co was -1.95. The lowest was -2.59. And the median was -2.51.


Computer Management Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Computer Management Co'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.

Computer Management Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Computer Management Co Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.58 -2.49 -2.59 -2.58 -2.31

Computer Management Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar18 Mar19 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 -2.59 0.00 -2.58 0.00 -2.31

TSE:4491 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Computer Management Co'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.


Computer Management Co Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Computer Management Co 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 Computer Management Co 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 * 1.0171+0.528 * 0.9655+0.404 * 1.1497+0.892 * 1.0421+0.115 * 1.0851
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.018398-0.327 * 1.0789
=-2.31

* 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1,056 Mil.
Revenue was 円8,235 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,171 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円4,790 Mil.
Total Assets was 円5,728 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円85 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円26 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,189 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円512 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円406 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円996 Mil.
Revenue was 円7,902 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,012 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円4,400 Mil.
Total Assets was 円5,137 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円73 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円25 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円989 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)
=(1055.851 / 8235.42) / (996.115 / 7902.467)
=0.128209 / 0.126051
=1.0171

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)
=(2011.694 / 7902.467) / (2171.302 / 8235.42)
=0.254565 / 0.263654
=0.9655

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 - (4790.278 + 85.415) / 5727.702) / (1 - (4399.612 + 72.605) / 5136.835)
=0.148752 / 0.129383
=1.1497

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
=8235.42 / 7902.467
=1.0421

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))
=(24.742 / (24.742 + 72.605)) / (26.125 / (26.125 + 85.415))
=0.254163 / 0.234221
=1.0851

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 / 8235.42) / (0 / 7902.467)
=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 + 1189.205) / 5727.702) / ((0 + 988.55) / 5136.835)
=0.207623 / 0.192443
=1.0789

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
=(511.812 - 0 - 406.435) / 5727.702
=0.018398

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.

Computer Management Co has a M-score of -2.31 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 -2.31 mean?
Computer Management Co (TSE:4491) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.31 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Computer Management Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Computer Management Co ranks #1686 out of 2628 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 64.2%.
Is Computer Management Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Computer Management Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. Based on the distribution chart, Computer Management Co ranks #1686 out of 2628 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Computer Management Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Computer Management Co's Beneish M-Score compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Computer Management Co ranks #1686 out of 2628 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Computer Management Co 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 Computer Management Co and its competitors. Computer Management Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Computer Management Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Computer Management Co (TSE:4491) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,907.33, compared to a current price of 円3,125.00 — trading 63.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. Computer Management Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Computer Management Co (TSE:4491), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.31 as of Jul. 15, 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 Computer Management Co (TSE:4491) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Computer Management Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,125.00 is trading 63.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,907.33. GuruFocus considers Computer Management Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4491:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.31
  • GF Value™: 円1,907.33 vs. price of 円3,125.00 (63.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4491 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Computer Management Co Business Description

Address 1-13-1 Umeda, Kita-ku, 19th floor, Osaka Umeda Twin Towers South, Osaka Prefecture, Osaka, JPN, 530-0001
Computer Management Co Ltd is a provider of system solutions, including general solution services, infrastructure solution services, and enterprise resource planning solution services. The Group operates in a single segment, system solution services.
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