Japan Investment Adviser Co (TSE:7172) Beneish M-Score: -1.91 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


TSE:7172 Japan Investment Adviser Co Ltd TSE:7172
86 GF Score
Price 円2,067.00
GF Value 円2,123.57
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Japan Investment Adviser Co Beneish M-Score?

Japan Investment Adviser Co TSE:7172 -0.39% 86 Beneish M-Score is -1.91 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7172 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,123.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Business Services companies, Japan Investment Adviser Co ranks worse than 81.7% 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 -1.91 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:7172' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.22   Med: -1.39   Max: 1.42
Current: -1.91

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Japan Investment Adviser Co was 1.42. The lowest was -3.22. And the median was -1.39.


Japan Investment Adviser Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Investment Adviser 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.

Japan Investment Adviser Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Japan Investment Adviser Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.05 -0.87 -1.56 -1.98 -1.91

Japan Investment Adviser Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:7172 vs URI, SUNB, AER: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Japan Investment Adviser 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.


Japan Investment Adviser Co Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Investment Adviser Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Japan Investment Adviser 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 Japan Investment Adviser 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 * 1.148+0.528 * 0.8897+0.404 * 0.8473+0.892 * 1.2444+0.115 * 1.1392
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9195+4.679 * 0.064932-0.327 * 1.007
=-1.91

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円29,604 Mil.
Revenue was 円38,738 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円29,140 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円270,049 Mil.
Total Assets was 円293,632 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円983 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円336 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円468 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円197,284 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円12,936 Mil.
Net Income was 円10,542 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-8,524 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円20,722 Mil.
Revenue was 円31,129 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円20,833 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円221,643 Mil.
Total Assets was 円244,906 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,015 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円415 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円409 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円160,498 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円13,623 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)
=(29604 / 38738) / (20722 / 31129)
=0.764211 / 0.665682
=1.148

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)
=(20833 / 31129) / (29140 / 38738)
=0.669247 / 0.752233
=0.8897

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 - (270049 + 983) / 293632) / (1 - (221643 + 1015) / 244906)
=0.076967 / 0.090843
=0.8473

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
=38738 / 31129
=1.2444

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))
=(415 / (415 + 1015)) / (336 / (336 + 983))
=0.29021 / 0.254738
=1.1392

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)
=(468 / 38738) / (409 / 31129)
=0.012081 / 0.013139
=0.9195

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)
=((12936 + 197284) / 293632) / ((13623 + 160498) / 244906)
=0.71593 / 0.710971
=1.007

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
=(10542 - 0 - -8524) / 293632
=0.064932

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.

Japan Investment Adviser Co has a M-score of -1.91 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 -1.91 mean?
Japan Investment Adviser Co (TSE:7172) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.91 as of Jul. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Japan Investment Adviser Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Investment Adviser Co ranks #835 out of 1022 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 81.7%.
Is Japan Investment Adviser Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Japan Investment Adviser Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.91. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Investment Adviser Co ranks #835 out of 1022 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Japan Investment Adviser Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Investment Adviser Co's Beneish M-Score compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Japan Investment Adviser Co ranks #835 out of 1022 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Japan Investment Adviser 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 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 Japan Investment Adviser Co and its competitors. Japan Investment Adviser Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Investment Adviser Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Investment Adviser Co (TSE:7172) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,123.57, compared to a current price of 円2,067.00 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.91. Japan Investment Adviser Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Japan Investment Adviser Co (TSE:7172), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.91 as of Jul. 11, 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 Japan Investment Adviser Co (TSE:7172) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Investment Adviser Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,067.00 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,123.57. GuruFocus considers Japan Investment Adviser Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7172:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.91
  • GF Value™: 円2,123.57 vs. price of 円2,067.00 (2.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7172 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Japan Investment Adviser Co Business Description

Address 3-2-1 Kasumigaseki, 21st Floor, Kasumigaseki Common Gate West Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN
Japan Investment Adviser Co Ltd is a financial solution provider. It provides financial solution services through its operating lease and other financial businesses.
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