Argo Graphics (TSE:7595) Beneish M-Score: -1.06 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSE:7595 Argo Graphics Inc TSE:7595
87 GF Score
Price 円1,188.00
GF Value 円1,626.79
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Argo Graphics Beneish M-Score?

Argo Graphics TSE:7595 +0.34% 87 Beneish M-Score is -1.06 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7595 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,626.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,634 Software companies, Argo Graphics ranks worse than 88.76% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.06 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TSE:7595' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.88   Med: -2.34   Max: -1.06
Current: -1.06

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Argo Graphics was -1.06. The lowest was -2.88. And the median was -2.34.


Argo Graphics Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Argo Graphics'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.

Argo Graphics Beneish M-Score Chart

Argo Graphics 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 -2.50 -2.03 -2.74 -2.10 -1.06

Argo Graphics Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 -2.10 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.06

TSE:7595 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Argo Graphics'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.


Argo Graphics Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Argo Graphics's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Argo Graphics 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 Argo Graphics 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 * 1.224+0.528 * 0.9786+0.404 * 0.6857+0.892 * 1.0285+0.115 * 6.2696
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.179421-0.327 * 1.363
=-1.06

* 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20,899 Mil.
Revenue was 円71,526 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円18,780 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円60,145 Mil.
Total Assets was 円80,967 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円5,669 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円187 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円25,718 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円19,190 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円4,663 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円16,601 Mil.
Revenue was 円69,542 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円17,868 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円61,792 Mil.
Total Assets was 円86,491 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,094 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円274 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円20,156 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 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)
=(20898.979 / 71526.005) / (16600.582 / 69541.642)
=0.292187 / 0.238714
=1.224

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)
=(17868.447 / 69541.642) / (18780.362 / 71526.005)
=0.256946 / 0.262567
=0.9786

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 - (60144.84 + 5669.063) / 80966.517) / (1 - (61792.449 + 1093.883) / 86490.588)
=0.187147 / 0.272911
=0.6857

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
=71526.005 / 69541.642
=1.0285

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))
=(274.256 / (274.256 + 1093.883)) / (187.246 / (187.246 + 5669.063))
=0.200459 / 0.031973
=6.2696

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 / 71526.005) / (0 / 69541.642)
=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 + 25717.845) / 80966.517) / ((0 + 20156.419) / 86490.588)
=0.317636 / 0.233048
=1.363

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
=(19190.41 - 0 - 4663.332) / 80966.517
=0.179421

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.

Argo Graphics has a M-score of -1.06 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.06 mean?
Argo Graphics (TSE:7595) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.06 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Argo Graphics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Argo Graphics ranks #2338 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 88.8%.
Is Argo Graphics' Beneish M-Score too high?
Argo Graphics' current Beneish M-Score is -1.06. Based on the distribution chart, Argo Graphics ranks #2338 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Argo Graphics has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argo Graphics' Beneish M-Score compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Argo Graphics ranks #2338 out of 2634 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Argo Graphics 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Argo Graphics and its competitors. Argo Graphics's current Beneish M-Score is -1.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Argo Graphics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argo Graphics (TSE:7595) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,626.79, compared to a current price of 円1,188.00 — trading 27% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.06. Argo Graphics' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Argo Graphics (TSE:7595), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.06 as of Jun. 26, 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 Argo Graphics (TSE:7595) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argo Graphics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,188.00 is trading 27% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,626.79. GuruFocus considers Argo Graphics to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7595:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.06
  • GF Value™: 円1,626.79 vs. price of 円1,188.00 (27% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7595 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Argo Graphics Business Description

Address 5-14 Nihombashi-hakozaki-cho, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0015
Argo Graphics Inc provides technical solutions such as HPC solutions and IT solutions including PLM solutions.
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