Scala (TSE:4845) Beneish M-Score: -1.84 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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What is Scala Beneish M-Score?

Scala TSE:4845 47 Beneish M-Score is -1.84 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4845 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of 円488.79 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,634 Software companies, Scala ranks worse than 79.76% 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 -1.84 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:4845' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.92   Med: -2.5   Max: 16.98
Current: -1.84

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Scala was 16.98. The lowest was -3.92. And the median was -2.50.


Scala Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Scala'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.

Scala Beneish M-Score Chart

Scala Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.78 -2.82 -2.71 -3.92 -2.74

Scala Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 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 -2.97 -3.79 -2.74 -1.84 0.00

TSE:4845 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Scala'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.


Scala Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Scala 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 Scala 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 * 1.7363+0.528 * 1.0182+0.404 * 1.1072+0.892 * 0.4749+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8824+4.679 * 0.062835-0.327 * 0.8185
=-1.84

* 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 (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円1,092 Mil.
Revenue was 0 + 918.789 + 3082.08 + 0 = 円4,001 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0 + 772.854 + 1146.754 + 0 = 円1,920 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円6,020 Mil.
Total Assets was 円10,004 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,450 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,732 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,321 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,876 Mil.
Net Income was 0 + 447.279 + 181.306 + 0 = 円629 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 円0 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,324 Mil.
Revenue was -183.612 + 2913.43 + 2897.749 + 2796.64 = 円8,424 Mil.
Gross Profit was 566.231 + 1268.095 + 1127.241 + 1154.025 = 円4,116 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円9,106 Mil.
Total Assets was 円12,700 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円689 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円711 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円4,133 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円5,512 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,549 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)
=(1091.806 / 4000.869) / (1323.993 / 8424.207)
=0.272892 / 0.157165
=1.7363

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)
=(4115.592 / 8424.207) / (1919.608 / 4000.869)
=0.488544 / 0.479798
=1.0182

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 - (6020.258 + 1450.382) / 10003.737) / (1 - (9106.102 + 689.436) / 12699.966)
=0.253215 / 0.228696
=1.1072

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
=4000.869 / 8424.207
=0.4749

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))
=(711.131 / (711.131 + 689.436)) / (0 / (0 + 1450.382))
=0.507745 / 0
=1

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)
=(1731.879 / 4000.869) / (4132.552 / 8424.207)
=0.432876 / 0.490557
=0.8824

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)
=((1876.065 + 3321.082) / 10003.737) / ((2548.951 + 5512.441) / 12699.966)
=0.519521 / 0.634757
=0.8185

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
=(628.585 - 0 - 0) / 10003.737
=0.062835

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.

Scala has a M-score of -1.84 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 -1.84 mean?
Scala (TSE:4845) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.84 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Scala and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Scala ranks #2101 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 79.8%.
Is Scala's Beneish M-Score too high?
Scala's current Beneish M-Score is -1.84. Based on the distribution chart, Scala ranks #2101 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Scala has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scala's Beneish M-Score compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Scala ranks #2101 out of 2634 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Scala 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 Scala and its competitors. Scala's current Beneish M-Score is -1.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scala stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scala (TSE:4845) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円488.79, compared to a current price of 円333.00 — trading 31.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.84. Scala's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Scala (TSE:4845), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.84 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 Scala (TSE:4845) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scala stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円333.00 is trading 31.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円488.79. GuruFocus considers Scala to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4845:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.84
  • GF Value™: 円488.79 vs. price of 円333.00 (31.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4845 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Scala Business Description

Address MK Building 3rd Floor, 3-3-2 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokoyo, JPN
Scala Inc is engaged in development, sales, and maintenance of SaaS and ASP related business software products. The company offers web services that supports corporate sites and EC sites using automatic voice response technologies.
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