Tokyo Communications Group (TSE:7359) Beneish M-Score: -2.68 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:7359 Tokyo Communications Group Inc TSE:7359
69 GF Score
Price 円214.00
GF Value 円495.89
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What is Tokyo Communications Group Beneish M-Score?

Tokyo Communications Group TSE:7359 +0.94% 69 Beneish M-Score is -2.68 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7359 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円495.89 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 Media - Diversified companies, Tokyo Communications Group ranks better than 57.33% 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 -2.68 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:7359' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.21   Med: -2.57   Max: 2.41
Current: -2.68

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tokyo Communications Group was 2.41. The lowest was -3.21. And the median was -2.57.


Tokyo Communications Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tokyo Communications Group'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.

Tokyo Communications Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Tokyo Communications Group Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.41 -3.14 -2.46 -3.21 -2.68

Tokyo Communications Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.46 0.00 -3.21 0.00 -2.68

TSE:7359 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Tokyo Communications Group'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.


Tokyo Communications Group Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Tokyo Communications Group 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 Tokyo Communications Group 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 * 1.0086+0.528 * 1.0196+0.404 * 0.7715+0.892 * 1.061+0.115 * 1.0134
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.039724-0.327 * 0.9783
=-2.68

* 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776 Mil.
Revenue was 円6,219 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円4,831 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,068 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,672 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円209 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円361 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,095 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円420 Mil.
Net Income was 円230 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円376 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円725 Mil.
Revenue was 円5,862 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円4,643 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,689 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,751 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円214 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円385 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,794 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円832 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)
=(776.353 / 6219.055) / (725.48 / 5861.558)
=0.124835 / 0.123769
=1.0086

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)
=(4642.962 / 5861.558) / (4831.458 / 6219.055)
=0.792104 / 0.77688
=1.0196

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 - (2067.99 + 208.673) / 3671.802) / (1 - (1689.48 + 214.309) / 3751.445)
=0.37996 / 0.492518
=0.7715

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
=6219.055 / 5861.558
=1.061

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))
=(384.999 / (384.999 + 214.309)) / (361.343 / (361.343 + 208.673))
=0.642406 / 0.633917
=1.0134

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 / 6219.055) / (0 / 5861.558)
=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)
=((420.157 + 2094.703) / 3671.802) / ((832.374 + 1794.032) / 3751.445)
=0.684912 / 0.700105
=0.9783

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
=(230.425 - 0 - 376.284) / 3671.802
=-0.039724

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.

Tokyo Communications Group has a M-score of -2.68 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 -2.68 mean?
Tokyo Communications Group (TSE:7359) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.68 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tokyo Communications Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tokyo Communications Group ranks #422 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is Tokyo Communications Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Tokyo Communications Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. Based on the distribution chart, Tokyo Communications Group ranks #422 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tokyo Communications Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tokyo Communications Group's Beneish M-Score compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Tokyo Communications Group ranks #422 out of 989 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Tokyo Communications Group 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 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 Tokyo Communications Group and its competitors. Tokyo Communications Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tokyo Communications Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tokyo Communications Group (TSE:7359) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円495.89, compared to a current price of 円214.00 — trading 56.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. Tokyo Communications Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Tokyo Communications Group (TSE:7359), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.68 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 Tokyo Communications Group (TSE:7359) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tokyo Communications Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円214.00 is trading 56.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円495.89. GuruFocus considers Tokyo Communications Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7359:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.68
  • GF Value™: 円495.89 vs. price of 円214.00 (56.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7359 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tokyo Communications Group Business Description

Address 2-1 Roppongi 3-chome, Minato-ku, 22nd Floor, Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Grand Tower, Tokyo, JPN, 106-0032
Tokyo Communications Group Inc is an IT marketing company engaged in two main areas: the application business and the advertising agency business. In the app segment, the company develops smartphone apps that generate advertising revenue. The advertising agency business focuses on affiliate-based internet advertising. The company operates through two key segments: the Media Business and the Platform Business. The Media Business earns revenue from advertisers through media management, development of free smartphone apps, and ad product sales using ad tech. The Platform Business operates communication services, health tech apps, and messaging apps, following monthly subscription or pay-as-you-go models tailored to user needs and market demands.
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