Tsunagu Group Holdings (TSE:6551) Beneish M-Score: -3.23 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:6551 Tsunagu Group Holdings Inc TSE:6551
58 GF Score
Price 円567.00
GF Value 円840.68
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Tsunagu Group Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Tsunagu Group Holdings TSE:6551 +1.25% 58 Beneish M-Score is -3.23 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6551 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円840.68 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, Tsunagu Group Holdings ranks better than 86.67% 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 -3.23 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:6551' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.23   Med: -2.65   Max: -1.94
Current: -3.23

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tsunagu Group Holdings was -1.94. The lowest was -3.23. And the median was -2.65.


Tsunagu Group Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tsunagu Group 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.

Tsunagu Group Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Tsunagu Group Holdings Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.75 -2.28 -2.85 -2.65 -3.23

Tsunagu Group Holdings Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:6551 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Tsunagu Group 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.


Tsunagu Group Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Tsunagu Group 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 Tsunagu Group 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 * 0.7922+0.528 * 1.0026+0.404 * 0.8707+0.892 * 1.1147+0.115 * 0.9797
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.139559-0.327 * 0.8555
=-3.23

* 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1,956 Mil.
Revenue was 円18,269 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円7,970 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,288 Mil.
Total Assets was 円4,443 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円333 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円253 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,347 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円10 Mil.
Net Income was 円511 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,132 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,215 Mil.
Revenue was 円16,389 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円7,169 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,413 Mil.
Total Assets was 円4,964 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円496 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円363 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,884 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円194 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)
=(1956.3 / 18269.126) / (2215.343 / 16388.728)
=0.107082 / 0.135175
=0.7922

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)
=(7168.801 / 16388.728) / (7970.242 / 18269.126)
=0.437423 / 0.436268
=1.0026

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 - (3287.809 + 333.396) / 4443.469) / (1 - (3413.24 + 495.93) / 4964.26)
=0.18505 / 0.212537
=0.8707

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
=18269.126 / 16388.728
=1.1147

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))
=(362.977 / (362.977 + 495.93)) / (252.913 / (252.913 + 333.396))
=0.422603 / 0.431365
=0.9797

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 / 18269.126) / (0 / 16388.728)
=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)
=((10.052 + 2346.802) / 4443.469) / ((194.186 + 2883.779) / 4964.26)
=0.530409 / 0.620025
=0.8555

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
=(511.417 - 0 - 1131.543) / 4443.469
=-0.139559

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.

Tsunagu Group Holdings has a M-score of -3.23 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 -3.23 mean?
Tsunagu Group Holdings (TSE:6551) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.23 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tsunagu Group Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tsunagu Group Holdings ranks #136 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is Tsunagu Group Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Tsunagu Group Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -3.23. Based on the distribution chart, Tsunagu Group Holdings ranks #136 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tsunagu Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tsunagu Group Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Tsunagu Group Holdings ranks #136 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Tsunagu Group Holdings in the top 13% 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 Tsunagu Group Holdings and its competitors. Tsunagu Group Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -3.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tsunagu Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tsunagu Group Holdings (TSE:6551) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円840.68, compared to a current price of 円567.00 — trading 32.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.23. Tsunagu Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Tsunagu Group Holdings (TSE:6551), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.23 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 Tsunagu Group Holdings (TSE:6551) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tsunagu Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円567.00 is trading 32.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円840.68. GuruFocus considers Tsunagu Group Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6551:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.23
  • GF Value™: 円840.68 vs. price of 円567.00 (32.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6551 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tsunagu Group Holdings Business Description

Address 1-16 Kanda Misakicho 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0006
Tsunagu Group Holdings Inc is a hiring consulting company. It is engaged in operating a career consulting business centering on part-time jobs. It is also engaged in Human resources development and training, and Sales promotion support business.
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