Sun Life Holding Co (TSE:7040) Beneish M-Score: -2.45 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:7040 Sun Life Holding Co Ltd TSE:7040
83 GF Score
Price 円966.00
GF Value 円1,001.56
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Sun Life Holding Co Beneish M-Score?

Sun Life Holding Co TSE:7040 +0.42% 83 Beneish M-Score is -2.45 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7040 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,001.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 89 Personal Services companies, Sun Life Holding Co ranks worse than 67.42% 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 -2.45 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:7040' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.62   Med: -2.49   Max: -2.44
Current: -2.45

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sun Life Holding Co was -2.44. The lowest was -2.62. And the median was -2.49.


Sun Life Holding Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sun Life Holding 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.

Sun Life Holding Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Sun Life Holding Co Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.62 -2.53 -2.44 -2.54 -2.45

Sun Life Holding Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep17 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -2.44 0.00 -2.54 0.00 -2.45

TSE:7040 vs ROL, SCI, FTDR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Personal Services subindustry, Sun Life Holding 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.


Sun Life Holding Co Beneish M-Score vs Personal Services Industry

For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sun Life Holding Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sun Life Holding 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 Sun Life Holding 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 * 1.002+0.528 * 1.0544+0.404 * 1.1176+0.892 * 1.0212+0.115 * 0.9931
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.016331-0.327 * 0.9673
=-2.45

* 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794 Mil.
Revenue was 円14,150 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,425 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円11,202 Mil.
Total Assets was 円35,977 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円18,021 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円702 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,379 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円620 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,207 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円776 Mil.
Revenue was 円13,856 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,536 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円12,224 Mil.
Total Assets was 円36,158 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円17,860 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円691 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,471 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)
=(794.474 / 14149.571) / (776.435 / 13856.017)
=0.056148 / 0.056036
=1.002

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)
=(3536.056 / 13856.017) / (3424.626 / 14149.571)
=0.2552 / 0.24203
=1.0544

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 - (11202.025 + 18021.482) / 35977.049) / (1 - (12223.841 + 17860.445) / 36157.602)
=0.187718 / 0.167968
=1.1176

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
=14149.571 / 13856.017
=1.0212

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))
=(690.823 / (690.823 + 17860.445)) / (702.118 / (702.118 + 18021.482))
=0.037239 / 0.037499
=0.9931

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 / 14149.571) / (0 / 13856.017)
=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 + 2378.551) / 35977.049) / ((0 + 2471.232) / 36157.602)
=0.066113 / 0.068346
=0.9673

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
=(619.755 - 0 - 1207.281) / 35977.049
=-0.016331

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.

Sun Life Holding Co has a M-score of -2.45 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 -2.45 mean?
Sun Life Holding Co (TSE:7040) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.45 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sun Life Holding Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sun Life Holding Co ranks #60 out of 89 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 67.4%.
Is Sun Life Holding Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sun Life Holding Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. Based on the distribution chart, Sun Life Holding Co ranks #60 out of 89 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sun Life Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun Life Holding Co's Beneish M-Score compare to ROL and SCI?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Sun Life Holding Co ranks #60 out of 89 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sun Life Holding Co 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 Personal Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Personal 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 Sun Life Holding Co and its competitors. Sun Life Holding Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun Life Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Life Holding Co (TSE:7040) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,001.56, compared to a current price of 円966.00 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. Sun Life Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Sun Life Holding Co (TSE:7040), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.45 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 Sun Life Holding Co (TSE:7040) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Life Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円966.00 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,001.56. GuruFocus considers Sun Life Holding Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7040:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.45
  • GF Value™: 円1,001.56 vs. price of 円966.00 (3.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7040 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sun Life Holding Co Business Description

Address 13-11 Mabinomoto cho, Kanagawa prefecture, Hiratsuka, JPN, 254-0024
Sun Life Holding Co Ltd through its subsidiaries provides ceremonial functions, nursing care business and related services.
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