Transaction Media Networks (TSE:5258) Beneish M-Score: -2.64 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:5258 Transaction Media Networks Inc TSE:5258
64 GF Score
Price 円438.00
GF Value 円669.84
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Transaction Media Networks Beneish M-Score?

Transaction Media Networks TSE:5258 +1.86% 64 Beneish M-Score is -2.64 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5258 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円669.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,631 Software companies, Transaction Media Networks ranks better than 57.01% 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 -2.64 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:5258' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.5   Med: -2.84   Max: -2.33
Current: -2.64

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Transaction Media Networks was -2.33. The lowest was -3.50. And the median was -2.84.


Transaction Media Networks Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Transaction Media Networks'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.

Transaction Media Networks Beneish M-Score Chart

Transaction Media Networks Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -3.50 -2.33 -3.04 -2.64

Transaction Media Networks Semi-Annual Data
Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.33 0.00 -3.04 0.00 -2.64

TSE:5258 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Transaction Media Networks'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.


Transaction Media Networks Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Transaction Media Networks 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 Transaction Media Networks 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 * 1.0644+0.528 * 0.9671+0.404 * 1.0691+0.892 * 1.0794+0.115 * 0.8707
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.043031-0.327 * 1.2482
=-2.64

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円1,800 Mil.
Revenue was 円13,277 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,796 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円17,866 Mil.
Total Assets was 円28,548 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円2,375 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,573 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円15,765 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円5,752 Mil.
Net Income was 円-61 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,168 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,567 Mil.
Revenue was 円12,301 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,401 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円17,246 Mil.
Total Assets was 円26,990 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円2,398 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,984 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円15,028 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,269 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)
=(1800.136 / 13276.989) / (1566.894 / 12300.727)
=0.135583 / 0.127382
=1.0644

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)
=(3401.33 / 12300.727) / (3796.159 / 13276.989)
=0.276515 / 0.28592
=0.9671

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 - (17866.355 + 2375.283) / 28547.899) / (1 - (17246.39 + 2398.015) / 26989.744)
=0.290959 / 0.272153
=1.0691

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
=13276.989 / 12300.727
=1.0794

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))
=(1983.93 / (1983.93 + 2398.015)) / (2573.078 / (2573.078 + 2375.283))
=0.452751 / 0.519986
=0.8707

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 / 13276.989) / (0 / 12300.727)
=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)
=((5752.299 + 15765.174) / 28547.899) / ((1268.806 + 15028.425) / 26989.744)
=0.753732 / 0.603831
=1.2482

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
=(-60.522 - 0 - 1167.936) / 28547.899
=-0.043031

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.

Transaction Media Networks has a M-score of -2.64 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 -2.64 mean?
Transaction Media Networks (TSE:5258) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.64 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Transaction Media Networks and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Transaction Media Networks ranks #1131 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is Transaction Media Networks' Beneish M-Score too high?
Transaction Media Networks' current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. Based on the distribution chart, Transaction Media Networks ranks #1131 out of 2631 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Transaction Media Networks has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transaction Media Networks' Beneish M-Score compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Transaction Media Networks ranks #1131 out of 2631 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Transaction Media Networks 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 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 Transaction Media Networks and its competitors. Transaction Media Networks's current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transaction Media Networks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transaction Media Networks (TSE:5258) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円669.84, compared to a current price of 円438.00 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. Transaction Media Networks' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 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 Transaction Media Networks (TSE:5258), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.64 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 Transaction Media Networks (TSE:5258) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transaction Media Networks stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円438.00 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円669.84. GuruFocus considers Transaction Media Networks to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5258:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.64
  • GF Value™: 円669.84 vs. price of 円438.00 (34.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5258 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Transaction Media Networks Business Description

Address 2-11-2 Nihonbashi, 18th floor, Taiyo Life Nihonbashi Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0027
Transaction Media Networks Inc is engaged in the development and provision of electronic payment services and information processing services.
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