IR Japan Holdings (TSE:6035) Beneish M-Score: -3.21 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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TSE:6035 IR Japan Holdings Ltd TSE:6035
68 GF Score
Price 円710.00
GF Value 円916.49
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is IR Japan Holdings Beneish M-Score?

IR Japan Holdings TSE:6035 -0.28% 68 Beneish M-Score is -3.21 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6035 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円916.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Business Services companies, IR Japan Holdings ranks better than 86.4% 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 -3.21 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6035' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.42   Med: -2.84   Max: -2.16
Current: -3.21

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of IR Japan Holdings was -2.16. The lowest was -3.42. And the median was -2.84.


IR Japan Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IR Japan 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.

IR Japan Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

IR Japan 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 -2.59 -2.78 -3.42 -2.30 -3.21

IR Japan 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 -2.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.21

TSE:6035 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, IR Japan 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.


IR Japan Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, IR Japan Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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IR Japan 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 IR Japan 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 * 0.6139+0.528 * 0.9874+0.404 * 0.9599+0.892 * 1.0619+0.115 * 0.9492
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.086604-0.327 * 0.9863
=-3.21

* 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387 Mil.
Revenue was 円6,142 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円4,876 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円5,730 Mil.
Total Assets was 円7,503 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円548 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円337 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,304 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円899 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,548 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円593 Mil.
Revenue was 円5,784 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円4,534 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円5,137 Mil.
Total Assets was 円6,901 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円590 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円334 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,216 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)
=(386.675 / 6141.932) / (593.143 / 5783.745)
=0.062957 / 0.102553
=0.6139

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)
=(4534.314 / 5783.745) / (4876.457 / 6141.932)
=0.783975 / 0.793961
=0.9874

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 - (5729.949 + 548.122) / 7503.161) / (1 - (5136.642 + 590.243) / 6900.726)
=0.163277 / 0.170104
=0.9599

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
=6141.932 / 5783.745
=1.0619

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))
=(333.786 / (333.786 + 590.243)) / (336.762 / (336.762 + 548.122))
=0.361229 / 0.380572
=0.9492

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 / 6141.932) / (0 / 5783.745)
=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 + 1303.853) / 7503.161) / ((0 + 1215.827) / 6900.726)
=0.173774 / 0.176188
=0.9863

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
=(898.606 - 0 - 1548.413) / 7503.161
=-0.086604

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.

IR Japan Holdings has a M-score of -3.21 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 -3.21 mean?
IR Japan Holdings (TSE:6035) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.21 as of Jul. 17, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on IR Japan Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IR Japan Holdings ranks #139 out of 1022 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is IR Japan Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
IR Japan Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -3.21. Based on the distribution chart, IR Japan Holdings ranks #139 out of 1022 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IR Japan Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IR Japan Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, IR Japan Holdings ranks #139 out of 1022 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places IR Japan Holdings in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services 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 IR Japan Holdings and its competitors. IR Japan Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -3.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IR Japan Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IR Japan Holdings (TSE:6035) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円916.49, compared to a current price of 円710.00 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.21. IR Japan Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 IR Japan Holdings (TSE:6035), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.21 as of Jul. 17, 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 IR Japan Holdings (TSE:6035) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IR Japan Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円710.00 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円916.49. GuruFocus considers IR Japan Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6035:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.21
  • GF Value™: 円916.49 vs. price of 円710.00 (22.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6035 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


IR Japan Holdings Business Description

Address 2-5, Kasumigaseki 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku, 26th floor, Kasumigaseki Building, Tokyo, JPN, 100-6026
IR Japan Holdings Ltd is engaged in the provision of investor relation (IR) and shareholder relation (SR) consulting services to publicly listed companies in Japan. It also provides investment banking business and stock transfer agency business.
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