Inclusive Holdings (TSE:7078) Beneish M-Score: -2.29 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:7078 Inclusive Holdings Inc TSE:7078
59 GF Score
Price 円363.00
GF Value 円474.26
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Inclusive Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Inclusive Holdings TSE:7078 +0.55% 59 Beneish M-Score is -2.29 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7078 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円474.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 976 Media - Diversified companies, Inclusive Holdings ranks worse than 68.44% 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 -2.29 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:7078' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.16   Med: -2.29   Max: -1.25
Current: -2.29

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Inclusive Holdings was -1.25. The lowest was -4.16. And the median was -2.29.


Inclusive Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Inclusive 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.

Inclusive Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Inclusive Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -1.25 -1.98 -2.45 -4.16 -2.29

Inclusive Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Mar18 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 -2.45 0.00 -4.16 0.00 -2.29

TSE:7078 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Inclusive 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.


Inclusive Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Inclusive Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Inclusive 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 Inclusive 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 * 0.8935+0.528 * 1.0243+0.404 * 0.772+0.892 * 0.933+0.115 * 4.4341
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.012164-0.327 * 1.0664
=-2.29

* 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335 Mil.
Revenue was 円4,569 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,722 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,498 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,373 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円504 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円64 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円883 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円405 Mil.
Net Income was 円-174 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-215 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円402 Mil.
Revenue was 円4,897 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,891 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,748 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,763 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円478 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円473 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円914 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円434 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)
=(335.436 / 4569.198) / (402.356 / 4897.245)
=0.073412 / 0.08216
=0.8935

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)
=(1890.627 / 4897.245) / (1722.138 / 4569.198)
=0.386059 / 0.376902
=1.0243

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 - (2498.283 + 503.532) / 3373.206) / (1 - (2747.97 + 478.45) / 3763.104)
=0.1101 / 0.142617
=0.772

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
=4569.198 / 4897.245
=0.933

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))
=(473.416 / (473.416 + 478.45)) / (63.615 / (63.615 + 503.532))
=0.497356 / 0.112167
=4.4341

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 / 4569.198) / (0 / 4897.245)
=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)
=((405.325 + 882.977) / 3373.206) / ((434.13 + 913.63) / 3763.104)
=0.381922 / 0.358151
=1.0664

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
=(-173.649 - 0 - -214.682) / 3373.206
=0.012164

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.

Inclusive Holdings has a M-score of -2.29 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 -2.29 mean?
Inclusive Holdings (TSE:7078) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.29 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Inclusive Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Inclusive Holdings ranks #668 out of 976 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 68.4%.
Is Inclusive Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Inclusive Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.29. Based on the distribution chart, Inclusive Holdings ranks #668 out of 976 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Inclusive Holdings has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inclusive Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Inclusive Holdings ranks #668 out of 976 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Inclusive 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Inclusive Holdings and its competitors. Inclusive Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inclusive Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inclusive Holdings (TSE:7078) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円474.26, compared to a current price of 円363.00 — trading 23.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.29. Inclusive Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Inclusive Holdings (TSE:7078), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.29 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 Inclusive Holdings (TSE:7078) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inclusive Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円363.00 is trading 23.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円474.26. GuruFocus considers Inclusive Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7078:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.29
  • GF Value™: 円474.26 vs. price of 円363.00 (23.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7078 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Inclusive Holdings Business Description

Address 4-1-1 Toranomon, Kamiyacho Trust Tower, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN
Inclusive Holdings Inc is engaged in providing web media management and monetization support, advertising and promotion planning, solutions using ad technology, and various consulting services related to media development and brand planning. The company develops web services for media companies such as TV stations and publishers. Its services include media management, ad operations, promotion planning, and engineering.
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