Tess Holdings Co (TSE:5074) Beneish M-Score: -2.63 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:5074 Tess Holdings Co Ltd TSE:5074
67 GF Score
Price 円772.00
GF Value 円624.79
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Tess Holdings Co Beneish M-Score?

Tess Holdings Co TSE:5074 +3.62% 67 Beneish M-Score is -2.63 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5074 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円624.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 393 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Tess Holdings Co ranks better than 52.42% 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 -2.63 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:5074' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.43   Med: -2.63   Max: -1.2
Current: -2.63

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tess Holdings Co was -1.20. The lowest was -3.43. And the median was -2.63.


Tess Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tess 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.

Tess Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Tess Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.02 -2.85 -3.43 -1.20 -2.63

Tess Holdings Co Quarterly Data
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Tess Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Tess 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.


Tess Holdings Co Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Tess Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tess 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 Tess 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 * 0.8866+0.528 * 1.0526+0.404 * 1.0938+0.892 * 1.1971+0.115 * 0.9268
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.050257-0.327 * 1.1202
=-2.63

* 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円7,215 Mil.
Revenue was 円36,684 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円7,453 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円41,986 Mil.
Total Assets was 円151,262 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円78,738 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円4,555 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円29,996 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円71,420 Mil.
Net Income was 円204 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円7,806 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円6,798 Mil.
Revenue was 円30,643 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円6,553 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円36,022 Mil.
Total Assets was 円119,128 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円61,118 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円3,263 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円23,249 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円48,049 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)
=(7215 / 36684) / (6798 / 30643)
=0.19668 / 0.221845
=0.8866

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)
=(6553 / 30643) / (7453 / 36684)
=0.21385 / 0.203168
=1.0526

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 - (41986 + 78738) / 151262) / (1 - (36022 + 61118) / 119128)
=0.201888 / 0.184575
=1.0938

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
=36684 / 30643
=1.1971

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))
=(3263 / (3263 + 61118)) / (4555 / (4555 + 78738))
=0.050683 / 0.054686
=0.9268

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 / 36684) / (0 / 30643)
=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)
=((71420 + 29996) / 151262) / ((48049 + 23249) / 119128)
=0.670466 / 0.598499
=1.1202

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
=(204 - 0 - 7806) / 151262
=-0.050257

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.

Tess Holdings Co has a M-score of -2.63 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 -2.63 mean?
Tess Holdings Co (TSE:5074) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.63 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tess Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tess Holdings Co ranks #187 out of 393 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 47.6%.
Is Tess Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Tess Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. Based on the distribution chart, Tess Holdings Co ranks #187 out of 393 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tess Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tess Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Tess Holdings Co ranks #187 out of 393 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Tess 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Tess Holdings Co and its competitors. Tess Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tess Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tess Holdings Co (TSE:5074) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円624.79, compared to a current price of 円772.00 — trading 23.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. Tess Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 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 Tess Holdings Co (TSE:5074), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.63 as of Jul. 14, 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 Tess Holdings Co (TSE:5074) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tess Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円772.00 is trading 23.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円624.79. GuruFocus considers Tess Holdings Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5074:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.63
  • GF Value™: 円624.79 vs. price of 円772.00 (23.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5074 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tess Holdings Co Business Description

Other Exchanges TSSHF:USA
Address 6-1-1 Nishinakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Shin-Osaka Prime Tower, Osaka, JPN, 532-0011
Tess Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in the development and electricity sales of renewable power plants and power retailing business. Further, it is also involved in the operation and maintenance of cogeneration and other environmental energy-saving systems.
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