Japan Business Systems (TSE:5036) Beneish M-Score: -1.80 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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TSE:5036 Japan Business Systems Inc TSE:5036
77 GF Score
Price 円1,600.00
GF Value 円2,018.53
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Japan Business Systems Beneish M-Score?

Japan Business Systems TSE:5036 +0.06% 77 Beneish M-Score is -1.80 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5036 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,018.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,628 Software companies, Japan Business Systems ranks worse than 80.52% 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 -1.8 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:5036' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.37   Med: -2.01   Max: -1.65
Current: -1.8

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Japan Business Systems was -1.65. The lowest was -2.37. And the median was -2.01.


Japan Business Systems Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Business Systems'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.

Japan Business Systems Beneish M-Score Chart

Japan Business Systems Annual Data
Trend Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -2.37 -1.65 -2.22 -1.80

Japan Business Systems Semi-Annual Data
Sep20 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -2.22 0.00 -1.80 0.00

TSE:5036 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Japan Business Systems'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.


Japan Business Systems Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Japan Business Systems 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 Japan Business Systems 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 * 1.2484+0.528 * 0.9991+0.404 * 0.9218+0.892 * 1.2252+0.115 * 1.0405
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.060349-0.327 * 1.0178
=-1.80

* 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 (Sep25) TTM:Last Year (Sep24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円27,395 Mil.
Revenue was 円172,580 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円17,863 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円39,316 Mil.
Total Assets was 円74,467 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円28,087 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,153 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円32,056 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円12,553 Mil.
Net Income was 円5,629 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,135 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円17,910 Mil.
Revenue was 円140,858 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円14,567 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円30,439 Mil.
Total Assets was 円60,949 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円24,238 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,037 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円22,486 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円13,388 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)
=(27395 / 172580) / (17910 / 140858)
=0.158738 / 0.127149
=1.2484

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)
=(14567 / 140858) / (17863 / 172580)
=0.103416 / 0.103506
=0.9991

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 - (39316 + 28087) / 74467) / (1 - (30439 + 24238) / 60949)
=0.094861 / 0.102906
=0.9218

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
=172580 / 140858
=1.2252

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))
=(1037 / (1037 + 24238)) / (1153 / (1153 + 28087))
=0.041029 / 0.039432
=1.0405

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 / 172580) / (0 / 140858)
=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)
=((12553 + 32056) / 74467) / ((13388 + 22486) / 60949)
=0.599044 / 0.58859
=1.0178

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
=(5629 - 0 - 1135) / 74467
=0.060349

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.

Japan Business Systems has a M-score of -1.80 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 -1.80 mean?
Japan Business Systems (TSE:5036) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.80 as of Aug. 01, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Japan Business Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Business Systems ranks #2116 out of 2628 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 80.5%.
Is Japan Business Systems' Beneish M-Score too high?
Japan Business Systems' current Beneish M-Score is -1.80. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Business Systems ranks #2116 out of 2628 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Japan Business Systems has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Business Systems' Beneish M-Score compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Japan Business Systems ranks #2116 out of 2628 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Japan Business Systems 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 Japan Business Systems and its competitors. Japan Business Systems's current Beneish M-Score is -1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Business Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Business Systems (TSE:5036) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,018.53, compared to a current price of 円1,600.00 — trading 20.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.80. Japan Business Systems' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Japan Business Systems (TSE:5036), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.80 as of Aug. 01, 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 Japan Business Systems (TSE:5036) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Business Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,600.00 is trading 20.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,018.53. GuruFocus considers Japan Business Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5036:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.80
  • GF Value™: 円2,018.53 vs. price of 円1,600.00 (20.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5036 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Japan Business Systems Business Description

Address 2-6-1 Toranomon, 20th Floor, Toranomon Hills Station Tower, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-5520
Japan Business Systems Inc operates in the information technology sector. The company works with cloud companies, various hardware and software manufacturers, research institutes and universities, etc., to provide cloud services to its clients. It is a cloud services integrator that provides consulting and IT services that can maximize customer performance by utilizing cloud services centered on Microsoft. The various services offered by the company include digital transformation, cloud infrastructure solutions, SAP system solutions, Microsoft 365 and Power platform-related solutions, and others. Its reportable segments are; Cloud Integration, which derives key revenue, and Cloud Services. Geographically, the company operates in Japan.
77GF Score

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