Netstars Co (TSE:5590) Beneish M-Score: -2.81 (As of Aug. 26, 2026)

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TSE:5590 Netstars Co Ltd TSE:5590
25 GF Score
Price 円690.00
GF Value 円1,013.25
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Netstars Co Beneish M-Score?

Netstars Co TSE:5590 -0.86% 25 Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5590 with a GF Score™ of 25/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,013.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,638 Software companies, Netstars Co ranks better than 66.15% 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 -2.81 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:5590' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.9   Med: -3.69   Max: -2.81
Current: -2.81

During the past 5 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Netstars Co was -2.81. The lowest was -3.90. And the median was -3.69.


Netstars Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Netstars 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.

Netstars Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Netstars Co Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 -3.69 -3.90 -2.81

Netstars Co Quarterly Data
Dec21 Dec22 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.00 0.00 -2.81 0.00 0.00

TSE:5590 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Netstars 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.


Netstars Co Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Netstars 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 Netstars 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 * 0.7151+0.528 * 0.9969+0.404 * 0.899+0.892 * 1.2271+0.115 * 0.9994
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.049333-0.327 * 0.9998
=-2.81

* 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 (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円304 Mil.
Revenue was 円4,788 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,666 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円37,242 Mil.
Total Assets was 円38,354 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円156 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円245 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円30,721 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円485 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円2,377 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円346 Mil.
Revenue was 円3,902 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,978 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円34,605 Mil.
Total Assets was 円35,740 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円143 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円226 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円28,633 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 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)
=(303.957 / 4788.117) / (346.415 / 3902.046)
=0.063482 / 0.088778
=0.7151

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)
=(2978.301 / 3902.046) / (3665.86 / 4788.117)
=0.763267 / 0.765616
=0.9969

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 - (37242.4 + 155.6) / 38354.191) / (1 - (34605.212 + 143.341) / 35739.737)
=0.024931 / 0.027733
=0.899

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
=4788.117 / 3902.046
=1.2271

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))
=(225.704 / (225.704 + 143.341)) / (245.399 / (245.399 + 155.6))
=0.611589 / 0.611969
=0.9994

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 / 4788.117) / (0 / 3902.046)
=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)
=((0 + 30721.118) / 38354.191) / ((0 + 28632.835) / 35739.737)
=0.800985 / 0.801148
=0.9998

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
=(485.016 - 0 - 2377.131) / 38354.191
=-0.049333

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.

Netstars Co has a M-score of -2.81 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 -2.81 mean?
Netstars Co (TSE:5590) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.81 as of Aug. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Netstars Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Netstars Co ranks #893 out of 2638 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 33.9%.
Is Netstars Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Netstars Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Based on the distribution chart, Netstars Co ranks #893 out of 2638 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Netstars Co has a GF Score™ of 25/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Netstars Co's Beneish M-Score compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Netstars Co ranks #893 out of 2638 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Netstars 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 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 Netstars Co and its competitors. Netstars Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Netstars Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netstars Co (TSE:5590) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,013.25, compared to a current price of 円690.00 — trading 31.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Netstars Co's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 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 Netstars Co (TSE:5590), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Aug. 26, 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 Netstars Co (TSE:5590) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netstars Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円690.00 is trading 31.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,013.25. GuruFocus considers Netstars Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5590:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.81
  • GF Value™: 円1,013.25 vs. price of 円690.00 (31.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 25/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5590 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Netstars Co Business Description

Other Exchanges UK3:Germany
Address 3-3-5 Hatchobori, 3rd Floor Sumitomo Fudosan Hatchobori Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0032
Netstars Co Ltd is an internet service company. its services are focused on three key areas: StarPay, its multi-cashless payment solution; StarPay-DX, which tackles store operation issues through labor-saving DX; and StarPay Global, which advances the cashless revolution overseas. The company concentrates its efforts on the fintech business, with payment at its foundation.
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