Cybertrust Japan Co (TSE:4498) Beneish M-Score: -2.48 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


TSE:4498 Cybertrust Japan Co Ltd TSE:4498
84 GF Score
Price 円1,216.00
GF Value 円1,462.63
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Cybertrust Japan Co Beneish M-Score?

Cybertrust Japan Co TSE:4498 +0.50% 84 Beneish M-Score is -2.48 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4498 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,462.63 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 2,627 Software companies, Cybertrust Japan Co ranks worse than 53.71% 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 -2.48 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4498' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.27   Med: -2.8   Max: -2.48
Current: -2.48

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Cybertrust Japan Co was -2.48. The lowest was -3.27. And the median was -2.80.


Cybertrust Japan Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cybertrust Japan 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.

Cybertrust Japan Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Cybertrust Japan 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 -3.27 -2.80 -2.76 -2.99 -2.48

Cybertrust Japan Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 -2.99 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.48

TSE:4498 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Cybertrust Japan 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.


Cybertrust Japan Co Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Cybertrust Japan 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 Cybertrust Japan 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 * 1.1082+0.528 * 1.0226+0.404 * 1.0737+0.892 * 1.1234+0.115 * 1.1716
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.052643-0.327 * 1.088
=-2.48

* 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1,391 Mil.
Revenue was 円8,360 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,939 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円7,628 Mil.
Total Assets was 円10,703 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円988 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円596 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,937 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円990 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,553 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,117 Mil.
Revenue was 円7,442 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,586 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円7,096 Mil.
Total Assets was 円9,578 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円742 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円584 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,416 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)
=(1390.615 / 8360.306) / (1117.046 / 7442.037)
=0.166335 / 0.150099
=1.1082

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)
=(3586.095 / 7442.037) / (3939.48 / 8360.306)
=0.48187 / 0.471212
=1.0226

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 - (7627.633 + 988.104) / 10702.897) / (1 - (7096.422 + 741.686) / 9577.684)
=0.195009 / 0.181628
=1.0737

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
=8360.306 / 7442.037
=1.1234

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))
=(584.478 / (584.478 + 741.686)) / (595.883 / (595.883 + 988.104))
=0.440728 / 0.376192
=1.1716

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 / 8360.306) / (0 / 7442.037)
=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 + 2937.041) / 10702.897) / ((0 + 2415.789) / 9577.684)
=0.274416 / 0.252231
=1.088

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
=(989.843 - 0 - 1553.279) / 10702.897
=-0.052643

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.

Cybertrust Japan Co has a M-score of -2.48 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 -2.48 mean?
Cybertrust Japan Co (TSE:4498) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.48 as of Jul. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Cybertrust Japan Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cybertrust Japan Co ranks #1411 out of 2627 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 53.7%.
Is Cybertrust Japan Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Cybertrust Japan Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Based on the distribution chart, Cybertrust Japan Co ranks #1411 out of 2627 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cybertrust Japan Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cybertrust Japan Co's Beneish M-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Cybertrust Japan Co ranks #1411 out of 2627 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Cybertrust Japan 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 Cybertrust Japan Co and its competitors. Cybertrust Japan Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cybertrust Japan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cybertrust Japan Co (TSE:4498) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,462.63, compared to a current price of 円1,216.00 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Cybertrust Japan Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100. 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 Cybertrust Japan Co (TSE:4498), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.48 as of Jul. 11, 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 Cybertrust Japan Co (TSE:4498) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cybertrust Japan Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,216.00 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,462.63. GuruFocus considers Cybertrust Japan Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4498:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.48
  • GF Value™: 円1,462.63 vs. price of 円1,216.00 (16.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4498 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cybertrust Japan Co Business Description

Address 1-9-10 Roppongi, Minato-ku, 35th floor, ARK Hills Sengokuyama Mori Tower, Tokyo, JPN, 106-0032
Cybertrust Japan Co Ltd is a provider of authentication and security services for on-premise, cloud, and embedded domains using Linux kernel technology and open source software. Its business services include Authentication and security business, IoT business, and Linux / OSS business.
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