Ichishin Holdings Co (TSE:4645) Beneish M-Score: -2.92 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:4645 Ichishin Holdings Co Ltd TSE:4645
64 GF Score
Price 円430.00
GF Value 円632.49
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Ichishin Holdings Co Beneish M-Score?

Ichishin Holdings Co TSE:4645 64 Beneish M-Score is -2.92 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4645 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円632.49 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 243 Education companies, Ichishin Holdings Co ranks better than 73.25% 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 -2.92 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4645' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.19   Med: -2.71   Max: -2.24
Current: -2.92

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ichishin Holdings Co was -2.24. The lowest was -3.19. And the median was -2.71.


Ichishin Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ichishin Holdings 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.

Ichishin Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Ichishin Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.19 -2.38 -2.38 -2.68 -2.92

Ichishin Holdings Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 -2.38 0.00 -2.68 0.00 -2.92

TSE:4645 vs EDU, TAL, GHC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Ichishin Holdings 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.


Ichishin Holdings Co Beneish M-Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ichishin Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ichishin Holdings 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 Ichishin Holdings 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 * 0.8685+0.528 * 1.0087+0.404 * 0.8039+0.892 * 1.0105+0.115 * 0.954
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.054959-0.327 * 0.9756
=-2.92

* 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 (Feb26) TTM:Last Year (Feb25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円1,110 Mil.
Revenue was 円18,653 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,083 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円7,008 Mil.
Total Assets was 円13,403 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円4,312 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円601 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円4,484 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円4,919 Mil.
Net Income was 円629 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,365 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,265 Mil.
Revenue was 円18,459 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,078 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円6,424 Mil.
Total Assets was 円13,648 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円4,586 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円606 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円4,176 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円5,639 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)
=(1110.033 / 18653.429) / (1264.785 / 18459.134)
=0.059508 / 0.068518
=0.8685

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)
=(3077.53 / 18459.134) / (3083.154 / 18653.429)
=0.166721 / 0.165286
=1.0087

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 - (7008.261 + 4311.583) / 13402.839) / (1 - (6423.563 + 4585.738) / 13647.568)
=0.155414 / 0.193314
=0.8039

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
=18653.429 / 18459.134
=1.0105

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))
=(605.924 / (605.924 + 4585.738)) / (600.984 / (600.984 + 4311.583))
=0.116711 / 0.122336
=0.954

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 / 18653.429) / (0 / 18459.134)
=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)
=((4918.808 + 4484.44) / 13402.839) / ((5639.107 + 4175.684) / 13647.568)
=0.701586 / 0.71916
=0.9756

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
=(628.551 - 0 - 1365.164) / 13402.839
=-0.054959

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.

Ichishin Holdings Co has a M-score of -2.92 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 -2.92 mean?
Ichishin Holdings Co (TSE:4645) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.92 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ichishin Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ichishin Holdings Co ranks #65 out of 243 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 26.7%.
Is Ichishin Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ichishin Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. Based on the distribution chart, Ichishin Holdings Co ranks #65 out of 243 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ichishin Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ichishin Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Ichishin Holdings Co ranks #65 out of 243 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Ichishin Holdings Co 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 an Education company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Education 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 Ichishin Holdings Co and its competitors. Ichishin Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ichishin Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ichishin Holdings Co (TSE:4645) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円632.49, compared to a current price of 円430.00 — trading 32% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. Ichishin Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Ichishin Holdings Co (TSE:4645), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.92 as of Jun. 27, 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 Ichishin Holdings Co (TSE:4645) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ichishin Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円430.00 is trading 32% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円632.49. GuruFocus considers Ichishin Holdings Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4645:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.92
  • GF Value™: 円632.49 vs. price of 円430.00 (32% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4645 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ichishin Holdings Co Business Description

Address 2-3-11 Yawata, Chiba, Ichikawa, JPN
Ichishin Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in the education business. It provides curriculum, instruction, and examination materials for elementary and secondary schools. It is also involved in the provision of group tutorial, individual tutorial, and video tutorial services.
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