Simplex Financial Holdings Co (TSE:7176) Beneish M-Score: -2.34 (As of Jul. 27, 2026)

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TSE:7176 Simplex Financial Holdings Co Ltd TSE:7176
85 GF Score
Price 円757.00
GF Value 円876.96
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Simplex Financial Holdings Co Beneish M-Score?

Simplex Financial Holdings Co TSE:7176 85 Beneish M-Score is -2.34 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7176 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of 円876.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 704 Capital Markets companies, Simplex Financial Holdings Co ranks better than 59.09% 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 -2.34 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:7176' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.14   Med: -2.37   Max: -1.17
Current: -2.34

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Simplex Financial Holdings Co was -1.17. The lowest was -3.14. And the median was -2.37.


Simplex Financial Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Simplex Financial Holdings 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.

Simplex Financial Holdings Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Simplex Financial Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.44 -2.28 -2.16 -2.59 -2.34

Simplex Financial Holdings Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.16 0.00 -2.59 0.00 -2.34

TSE:7176 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Simplex Financial Holdings 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.


Simplex Financial Holdings Co Beneish M-Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Simplex Financial Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Simplex Financial Holdings 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 Simplex Financial Holdings 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 * 1.0113+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 0.9363+0.892 * 1.385+0.115 * 0.8115
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.033465-0.327 * 1.018
=-2.34

* 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6,619 Mil.
Revenue was 円22,513 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円22,513 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円30,444 Mil.
Total Assets was 円31,774 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円31 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円22 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円9,292 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円10,631 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円11,695 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円4,726 Mil.
Revenue was 円16,254 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円16,254 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円20,935 Mil.
Total Assets was 円21,938 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円44 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円23 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円6,288 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円14 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)
=(6619.135 / 22512.954) / (4725.662 / 16254.499)
=0.294015 / 0.290729
=1.0113

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)
=(16254.499 / 16254.499) / (22512.954 / 22512.954)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (30443.692 + 30.982) / 31773.783) / (1 - (20935.498 + 44.377) / 21937.873)
=0.040886 / 0.043669
=0.9363

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
=22512.954 / 16254.499
=1.385

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))
=(22.549 / (22.549 + 44.377)) / (21.996 / (21.996 + 30.982))
=0.336924 / 0.415191
=0.8115

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 / 22512.954) / (0 / 16254.499)
=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)
=((0.389 + 9291.869) / 31773.783) / ((14.378 + 6287.613) / 21937.873)
=0.29245 / 0.287265
=1.018

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
=(10631.355 - 0 - 11694.666) / 31773.783
=-0.033465

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.

Simplex Financial Holdings Co has a M-score of -2.34 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 -2.34 mean?
Simplex Financial Holdings Co (TSE:7176) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.34 as of Jul. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Simplex Financial Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Simplex Financial Holdings Co ranks #288 out of 704 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 40.9%.
Is Simplex Financial Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Simplex Financial Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.34. Based on the distribution chart, Simplex Financial Holdings Co ranks #288 out of 704 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Simplex Financial Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Simplex Financial Holdings Co's Beneish M-Score compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Simplex Financial Holdings Co ranks #288 out of 704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Simplex Financial Holdings Co 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Capital Markets 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 Simplex Financial Holdings Co and its competitors. Simplex Financial Holdings Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Simplex Financial Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simplex Financial Holdings Co (TSE:7176) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円876.96, compared to a current price of 円757.00 — trading 13.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.34. Simplex Financial Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Simplex Financial Holdings Co (TSE:7176), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.34 as of Jul. 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 Simplex Financial Holdings Co (TSE:7176) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simplex Financial Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円757.00 is trading 13.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円876.96. GuruFocus considers Simplex Financial Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7176:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.34
  • GF Value™: 円876.96 vs. price of 円757.00 (13.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7176 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Simplex Financial Holdings Co Business Description

Address 1-5-1, Marunouchi, 27th Floor, Shin-Marunouchi Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-6527
Simplex Financial Holdings Co Ltd is an independent investment company. It provides financial services through investing in shares. The services are offered to both the Domestic and international markets.
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