Are Holdings (TSE:5857) Beneish M-Score: -1.63 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:5857 Are Holdings Inc TSE:5857
85 GF Score
Price 円2,915.00
GF Value 円3,886.03
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Are Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Are Holdings TSE:5857 +1.92% 85 Beneish M-Score is -1.63 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5857 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,886.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 228 Waste Management companies, Are Holdings ranks worse than 85.09% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.63 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TSE:5857' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.81   Med: -1.7   Max: -0.66
Current: -1.63

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Are Holdings was -0.66. The lowest was -2.81. And the median was -1.70.


Are Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Are Holdings'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.

Are Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Are Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.01 -2.38 -0.78 -1.76 -1.63

Are Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.76 0.00 -1.28 -0.48 -1.63

TSE:5857 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Are Holdings'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.


Are Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Are Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Are Holdings 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 Are Holdings 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 * 0.9202+0.528 * 0.7271+0.404 * 0.8584+0.892 * 1.126+0.115 * 1.0595
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9896+4.679 * 0.201216-0.327 * 0.8116
=-1.63

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円315,302 Mil.
Revenue was 185337 + 146416 + 101119 + 137120 = 円569,992 Mil.
Gross Profit was 11470 + 15230 + 10502 + 7620 = 円44,822 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円536,998 Mil.
Total Assets was 円615,388 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円41,800 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,978 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円9,566 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円276,876 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円84,648 Mil.
Net Income was 4872 + 8720 + 7216 + 3633 = 円24,441 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 11913 + -62224 + -49582 + 508 = 円-99,385 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円304,306 Mil.
Revenue was 133242 + 132612 + 148057 + 92300 = 円506,211 Mil.
Gross Profit was 9478 + 7815 + 6458 + 5192 = 円28,943 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円419,630 Mil.
Total Assets was 円490,037 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円36,464 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,764 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円8,585 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円311,251 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円43,462 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)
=(315302 / 569992) / (304306 / 506211)
=0.553169 / 0.601145
=0.9202

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)
=(28943 / 506211) / (44822 / 569992)
=0.057176 / 0.078636
=0.7271

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 - (536998 + 41800) / 615388) / (1 - (419630 + 36464) / 490037)
=0.059458 / 0.069266
=0.8584

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
=569992 / 506211
=1.126

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))
=(2764 / (2764 + 36464)) / (2978 / (2978 + 41800))
=0.07046 / 0.066506
=1.0595

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)
=(9566 / 569992) / (8585 / 506211)
=0.016783 / 0.016959
=0.9896

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)
=((84648 + 276876) / 615388) / ((43462 + 311251) / 490037)
=0.587473 / 0.723849
=0.8116

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
=(24441 - 0 - -99385) / 615388
=0.201216

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.

Are Holdings has a M-score of -1.63 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.63 mean?
Are Holdings (TSE:5857) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.63 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Are Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Are Holdings ranks #194 out of 228 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 85.1%.
Is Are Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Are Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -1.63. Based on the distribution chart, Are Holdings ranks #194 out of 228 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Are Holdings has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Are Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Are Holdings ranks #194 out of 228 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Are Holdings 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 Waste Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Waste Management 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 Are Holdings and its competitors. Are Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -1.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Are Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Are Holdings (TSE:5857) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,886.03, compared to a current price of 円2,915.00 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.63. Are Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Are Holdings (TSE:5857), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.63 as of Jun. 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 Are Holdings (TSE:5857) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Are Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,915.00 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,886.03. GuruFocus considers Are Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5857:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.63
  • GF Value™: 円3,886.03 vs. price of 円2,915.00 (25% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5857 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Are Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges A19:Germany
Address Nissay Sannomiya Bldg., 4-4-17, Kano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, JPN, 650-0001
Are Holdings Inc formerly Asahi Holdings Inc is operative in the Japanese waste management industry. The company's principal interest lies in the precious metals recycling activities. This segment deals with the recycling and sale of precious metals and rare metals, including gold, silver, palladium, platinum, and indium, which are refined from precious metal-containing scraps inclusive of electronic materials, dental materials, jewelry manufacture and automobile catalysts. Asahi's secondary line of business is responsible for the collection, transportation and intermediate treatment of industrial wastes, such as waste acids, waste alkalis, waste oil, sludge, waste drugs and infectious medical wastes.
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