EM Systems Co (TSE:4820) Beneish M-Score: -2.38 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSE:4820 EM Systems Co Ltd TSE:4820
69 GF Score
Price 円517.00
GF Value 円752.80
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is EM Systems Co Beneish M-Score?

EM Systems Co TSE:4820 +1.37% 69 Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4820 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円752.80 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 630 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, EM Systems Co ranks worse than 66.35% 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 -2.38 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4820' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.78   Med: -2.44   Max: -2.25
Current: -2.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of EM Systems Co was -2.25. The lowest was -2.78. And the median was -2.44.


EM Systems Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EM Systems 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.

EM Systems Co Beneish M-Score Chart

EM Systems Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.25 -2.68 -2.41 -2.78 -2.38

EM Systems Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:4820 vs VEEV, BTSG, TEM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Health Information Services subindustry, EM Systems 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.


EM Systems Co Beneish M-Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, EM Systems Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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EM Systems 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 EM Systems 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 * 0.7843+0.528 * 1.0874+0.404 * 1.257+0.892 * 0.9525+0.115 * 1.1573
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0004+4.679 * 0.016142-0.327 * 0.6898
=-2.38

* 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3,207 Mil.
Revenue was 円23,658 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円11,879 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円12,948 Mil.
Total Assets was 円27,506 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,552 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,295 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円647 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円5,769 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円7 Mil.
Net Income was 円2,452 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円2,008 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円4,293 Mil.
Revenue was 円24,837 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円13,561 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円18,349 Mil.
Total Assets was 円31,669 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,407 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,564 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円679 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円9,072 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円569 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)
=(3207 / 23658) / (4293 / 24837)
=0.135557 / 0.172847
=0.7843

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)
=(13561 / 24837) / (11879 / 23658)
=0.546 / 0.502113
=1.0874

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 - (12948 + 1552) / 27506) / (1 - (18349 + 1407) / 31669)
=0.472842 / 0.376172
=1.257

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
=23658 / 24837
=0.9525

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))
=(1564 / (1564 + 1407)) / (1295 / (1295 + 1552))
=0.526422 / 0.454865
=1.1573

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)
=(647 / 23658) / (679 / 24837)
=0.027348 / 0.027338
=1.0004

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)
=((7 + 5769) / 27506) / ((569 + 9072) / 31669)
=0.209991 / 0.30443
=0.6898

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
=(2452 - 0 - 2008) / 27506
=0.016142

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.

EM Systems Co has a M-score of -2.38 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 -2.38 mean?
EM Systems Co (TSE:4820) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.38 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on EM Systems Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, EM Systems Co ranks #418 out of 630 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 66.3%.
Is EM Systems Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
EM Systems Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Based on the distribution chart, EM Systems Co ranks #418 out of 630 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, EM Systems Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EM Systems Co's Beneish M-Score compare to VEEV and BTSG?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, EM Systems Co ranks #418 out of 630 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places EM Systems 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 EM Systems Co and its competitors. EM Systems Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EM Systems Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EM Systems Co (TSE:4820) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円752.80, compared to a current price of 円517.00 — trading 31.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. EM Systems Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 EM Systems Co (TSE:4820), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.38 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 EM Systems Co (TSE:4820) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EM Systems Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円517.00 is trading 31.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円752.80. GuruFocus considers EM Systems Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4820:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.38
  • GF Value™: 円752.80 vs. price of 円517.00 (31.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4820 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


EM Systems Co Business Description

Address 6-1, Miyahara 1-chome, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, JPN, 532-0003
EM Systems Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that develops, sells, and maintains systems for the medical (clinics and insurance pharmacies) and nursing/welfare industries. It operates its business in three divisions: Pharmacy System Business develops and sells systems for pharmacies, and provides related supplies and maintenance services; Medical system involved in the development and sales of medical office administration computer systems for medical institutions and clinics; Nursing Care/Welfare Systems Business products are systems for nursing care/welfare service providers and medical and nursing care collaboration solutions; Other businesses operates through its subsidiray that provides promotes cashless payments for clinics and pharmacies and Others services.
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