Howtelevision (TSE:7064) Beneish M-Score: -2.78 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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Price 円836.00
GF Value 円1,768.84
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What is Howtelevision Beneish M-Score?

Howtelevision TSE:7064 -1.99% 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.78 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7064 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,768.84 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, Howtelevision ranks better than 67.94% 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 -2.78 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:7064' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.3   Med: -2.65   Max: -1.71
Current: -2.78

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Howtelevision was -1.71. The lowest was -3.30. And the median was -2.65.


Howtelevision Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Howtelevision'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.

Howtelevision Beneish M-Score Chart

Howtelevision Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.74 -3.30 -3.14 -1.71 -2.78

Howtelevision Semi-Annual Data
Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 -3.14 0.00 -1.71 0.00 -2.78

TSE:7064 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Howtelevision'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.


Howtelevision Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Howtelevision 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 Howtelevision 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 * 0.9484+0.528 * 1.0325+0.404 * 0.7859+0.892 * 1.1805+0.115 * 1.9765
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.091815-0.327 * 1.0735
=-2.78

* 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 (Jan26) TTM:Last Year (Jan25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円217 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,558 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,034 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,833 Mil.
Total Assets was 円2,702 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円550 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円156 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,045 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円226 Mil.
Net Income was 円97 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円345 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円194 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,167 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,779 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,843 Mil.
Total Assets was 円2,355 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円159 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円123 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円634 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円398 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)
=(216.889 / 2558.118) / (193.727 / 2166.937)
=0.084785 / 0.089401
=0.9484

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)
=(1778.702 / 2166.937) / (2033.691 / 2558.118)
=0.820837 / 0.794995
=1.0325

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 - (1833.326 + 550.328) / 2701.666) / (1 - (1842.924 + 159.253) / 2354.87)
=0.11771 / 0.149772
=0.7859

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
=2558.118 / 2166.937
=1.1805

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))
=(122.925 / (122.925 + 159.253)) / (155.586 / (155.586 + 550.328))
=0.435629 / 0.220404
=1.9765

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 / 2558.118) / (0 / 2166.937)
=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)
=((226.007 + 1044.933) / 2701.666) / ((397.785 + 634.13) / 2354.87)
=0.470428 / 0.438205
=1.0735

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
=(96.583 - 0 - 344.637) / 2701.666
=-0.091815

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.

Howtelevision has a M-score of -2.78 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 -2.78 mean?
Howtelevision (TSE:7064) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.78 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Howtelevision and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Howtelevision ranks #327 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 32.1%.
Is Howtelevision's Beneish M-Score too high?
Howtelevision's current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. Based on the distribution chart, Howtelevision ranks #327 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Howtelevision has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howtelevision's Beneish M-Score compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Howtelevision ranks #327 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Howtelevision 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 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 Howtelevision and its competitors. Howtelevision's current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Howtelevision stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howtelevision (TSE:7064) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,768.84, compared to a current price of 円836.00 — trading 52.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. Howtelevision's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Howtelevision (TSE:7064), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.78 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 Howtelevision (TSE:7064) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howtelevision stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円836.00 is trading 52.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,768.84. GuruFocus considers Howtelevision to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7064:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.78
  • GF Value™: 円1,768.84 vs. price of 円836.00 (52.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7064 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Howtelevision Business Description

Address 10-13 TOKYU REIT Shibuya R Building 8th Floor, Shibuya 3-ku Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0002
Howtelevision Inc is a Japanese-based company that offers a career platform for students. It offers a growth environment through internships and job-hunting activities. It generally provides a wealth of content, such as company information, recruitment information, such as internships and screenings, community functions where students can communicate, and job hunting columns.
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