SmartDrive (TSE:5137) Beneish M-Score: -2.28 (As of Jul. 27, 2026)

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TSE:5137 SmartDrive inc TSE:5137
65 GF Score
Price 円207.00
GF Value 円569.95
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What is SmartDrive Beneish M-Score?

SmartDrive TSE:5137 -2.36% 65 Beneish M-Score is -2.28 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5137 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円569.95 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,631 Software companies, SmartDrive ranks worse than 66.32% 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 -2.28 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:5137' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.28   Med: -0.35   Max: 0.13
Current: -2.28

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of SmartDrive was 0.13. The lowest was -2.28. And the median was -0.35.


SmartDrive Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SmartDrive'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.

SmartDrive Beneish M-Score Chart

SmartDrive Annual Data
Trend Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.01 0.13 -0.70 -2.28

SmartDrive Quarterly Data
Sep20 Sep21 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 0.00 0.00 -2.28 0.00 0.00

TSE:5137 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, SmartDrive'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.


SmartDrive Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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SmartDrive 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 SmartDrive 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 * 0.8961+0.528 * 1.0249+0.404 * 1.7996+0.892 * 1.3246+0.115 * 0.9505
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.07713-0.327 * 0.8939
=-2.28

* 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542 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,879 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,767 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,518 Mil.
Total Assets was 円2,394 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円10 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円137 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円687 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円561 Mil.
Net Income was 円454 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円638 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円456 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,173 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,367 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,480 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,862 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円63 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円556 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円530 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)
=(541.532 / 2878.647) / (456.206 / 2173.225)
=0.18812 / 0.209921
=0.8961

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)
=(1367.161 / 2173.225) / (1766.984 / 2878.647)
=0.629093 / 0.613824
=1.0249

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 - (1518.296 + 9.636) / 2394.153) / (1 - (1479.96 + 7.946) / 1862.327)
=0.361807 / 0.20105
=1.7996

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
=2878.647 / 2173.225
=1.3246

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))
=(63.054 / (63.054 + 7.946)) / (137.201 / (137.201 + 9.636))
=0.888085 / 0.934376
=0.9505

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 / 2878.647) / (0 / 2173.225)
=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)
=((560.54 + 687.176) / 2394.153) / ((530 + 555.74) / 1862.327)
=0.521151 / 0.583002
=0.8939

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
=(453.638 - 0 - 638.3) / 2394.153
=-0.07713

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.

SmartDrive has a M-score of -2.28 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 -2.28 mean?
SmartDrive (TSE:5137) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.28 as of Jul. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on SmartDrive and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SmartDrive ranks #1745 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 66.3%.
Is SmartDrive's Beneish M-Score too high?
SmartDrive's current Beneish M-Score is -2.28. Based on the distribution chart, SmartDrive ranks #1745 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SmartDrive has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SmartDrive's Beneish M-Score compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, SmartDrive ranks #1745 out of 2631 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places SmartDrive 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 SmartDrive and its competitors. SmartDrive's current Beneish M-Score is -2.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SmartDrive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SmartDrive (TSE:5137) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円569.95, compared to a current price of 円207.00 — trading 63.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.28. SmartDrive's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 SmartDrive (TSE:5137), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.28 as of Jul. 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 SmartDrive (TSE:5137) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SmartDrive stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円207.00 is trading 63.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円569.95. GuruFocus considers SmartDrive to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5137:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.28
  • GF Value™: 円569.95 vs. price of 円207.00 (63.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5137 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SmartDrive Business Description

Address 1-1-2 Yuraku-cho, 12th Floor, Hibiya Mitsui Tower, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0006
SmartDrive inc is engaged in the development and provision of hardware, applications, telematics services, etc., and data collection and analysis for the mobility sector. It is promoting mobility data, GPS data (latitude and longitude, GPS speed, GPS accuracy), acceleration, and other technologies both in Japan and overseas. The group mainly operates the following businesses: Domestic Fleet Operator (DX) for companies that utilize cars, Domestic AO (DX) in the automotive industry, and Overseas Mobility DX Business. It offers cloud-based vehicle management systems, digital transformation (DX) services for vehicle-related operations, and a mobile data platform to analyze the data obtained from various devices such as dashcams and GPS trackers, and use it for various mobility services.
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