Dentsu Soken (TSE:4812) Beneish M-Score: -2.52 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:4812 Dentsu Soken Inc TSE:4812
85 GF Score
Price 円2,017.00
GF Value 円2,274.13
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Dentsu Soken Beneish M-Score?

Dentsu Soken TSE:4812 +1.20% 85 Beneish M-Score is -2.52 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4812 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,274.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,634 Software companies, Dentsu Soken ranks worse than 51.21% 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 -2.52 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4812' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.12   Med: -2.54   Max: -2.2
Current: -2.52

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Dentsu Soken was -2.20. The lowest was -3.12. And the median was -2.54.


Dentsu Soken Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dentsu Soken'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.

Dentsu Soken Beneish M-Score Chart

Dentsu Soken Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.93 -2.22 -2.32 -2.55 -2.52

Dentsu Soken 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.52 0.00

TSE:4812 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Dentsu Soken'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.


Dentsu Soken Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Dentsu Soken 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 Dentsu Soken 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 * 1.0426+0.528 * 1.004+0.404 * 0.8664+0.892 * 1.0801+0.115 * 0.9225
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.016352-0.327 * 1.0368
=-2.52

* 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37,791 Mil.
Revenue was 円164,865 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円60,376 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円136,923 Mil.
Total Assets was 円165,055 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円7,890 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円4,603 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円60,949 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,415 Mil.
Net Income was 円16,365 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円19,064 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円33,560 Mil.
Revenue was 円152,642 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円56,123 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円119,058 Mil.
Total Assets was 円147,331 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円7,419 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円3,820 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円52,544 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,149 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)
=(37791 / 164865) / (33560 / 152642)
=0.229224 / 0.219861
=1.0426

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)
=(56123 / 152642) / (60376 / 164865)
=0.367677 / 0.366215
=1.004

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 - (136923 + 7890) / 165055) / (1 - (119058 + 7419) / 147331)
=0.122638 / 0.141545
=0.8664

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
=164865 / 152642
=1.0801

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))
=(3820 / (3820 + 7419)) / (4603 / (4603 + 7890))
=0.339888 / 0.368446
=0.9225

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 / 164865) / (0 / 152642)
=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)
=((1415 + 60949) / 165055) / ((1149 + 52544) / 147331)
=0.377838 / 0.364438
=1.0368

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
=(16365 - 0 - 19064) / 165055
=-0.016352

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.

Dentsu Soken has a M-score of -2.52 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 -2.52 mean?
Dentsu Soken (TSE:4812) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.52 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Dentsu Soken and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dentsu Soken ranks #1349 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is Dentsu Soken's Beneish M-Score too high?
Dentsu Soken's current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. Based on the distribution chart, Dentsu Soken ranks #1349 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dentsu Soken has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dentsu Soken's Beneish M-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Dentsu Soken ranks #1349 out of 2634 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Dentsu Soken 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 Dentsu Soken and its competitors. Dentsu Soken's current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dentsu Soken stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dentsu Soken (TSE:4812) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,274.13, compared to a current price of 円2,017.00 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. Dentsu Soken's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Dentsu Soken (TSE:4812), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.52 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 Dentsu Soken (TSE:4812) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dentsu Soken stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,017.00 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,274.13. GuruFocus considers Dentsu Soken to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4812:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.52
  • GF Value™: 円2,274.13 vs. price of 円2,017.00 (11.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4812 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dentsu Soken Business Description

Other Exchanges IFMNF:USA
Address 17-1, Konan 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 108-0075
Dentsu Soken Inc provides a range of information technology (IT) and consulting services. The company operates in four segments based on industry and solution: Financial Solutions, Business Solutions, Manufacturing Solutions, and Communication IT.
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