Bushiroad (TSE:7803) Beneish M-Score: -2.24 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Bushiroad Beneish M-Score?

Bushiroad TSE:7803 56 Beneish M-Score is -2.24 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7803 with a GF Score™ of 56/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 532 Interactive Media companies, Bushiroad ranks worse than 72.37% 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 -2.24 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:7803' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.58   Med: -2.27   Max: -2.09
Current: -2.24

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Bushiroad was -2.09. The lowest was -2.58. And the median was -2.27.


Bushiroad Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bushiroad'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.

Bushiroad Beneish M-Score Chart

Bushiroad Annual Data
Trend Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.16 -2.30 -2.47 -2.09 -2.24

Bushiroad Quarterly Data
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TSE:7803 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Bushiroad'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.


Bushiroad Beneish M-Score vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


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Bushiroad 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 Bushiroad 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 * 1.1234+0.528 * 1.0406+0.404 * 1.066+0.892 * 0.948+0.115 * 1.2608
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.023071-0.327 * 1.0485
=-2.24

* 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 (Jun24) TTM:Last Year (Jun23) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円6,748 Mil.
Revenue was 円46,263 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円15,402 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円39,701 Mil.
Total Assets was 円50,606 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,595 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円798 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円17,802 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円9,265 Mil.
Net Income was 円805 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-363 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円6,336 Mil.
Revenue was 円48,799 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円16,906 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円37,588 Mil.
Total Assets was 円46,336 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円2,469 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円734 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円14,761 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円8,877 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)
=(6748.484 / 46262.958) / (6336.39 / 48799.238)
=0.145872 / 0.129846
=1.1234

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)
=(16906.123 / 48799.238) / (15401.618 / 46262.958)
=0.346442 / 0.332915
=1.0406

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 - (39700.755 + 3594.636) / 50605.556) / (1 - (37588.27 + 2468.594) / 46335.845)
=0.144454 / 0.13551
=1.066

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
=46262.958 / 48799.238
=0.948

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))
=(733.615 / (733.615 + 2468.594)) / (798.222 / (798.222 + 3594.636))
=0.229097 / 0.181709
=1.2608

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 / 46262.958) / (0 / 48799.238)
=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)
=((9265.095 + 17801.58) / 50605.556) / ((8876.622 + 14760.5) / 46335.845)
=0.534856 / 0.510126
=1.0485

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
=(804.846 - 0 - -362.678) / 50605.556
=0.023071

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.

Bushiroad has a M-score of -2.24 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 -2.24 mean?
Bushiroad (TSE:7803) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.24 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Bushiroad and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bushiroad ranks #385 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 72.4%.
Is Bushiroad's Beneish M-Score too high?
Bushiroad's current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. Based on the distribution chart, Bushiroad ranks #385 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bushiroad has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bushiroad's Beneish M-Score compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Bushiroad ranks #385 out of 532 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Bushiroad 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Interactive Media 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 Bushiroad and its competitors. Bushiroad's current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bushiroad stock overvalued right now?
Bushiroad (TSE:7803) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.24. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. Bushiroad's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 Bushiroad (TSE:7803), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.24 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.

Bushiroad Business Description

Address Sumitomo Nakanosakaue Building, 1-38-1, Chuo, Nakano - ku, Tokyo, JPN, 164-0011
Bushiroad Inc is engaged in the development, manufacturing and sales of trading card games using various IPs, mobile online games, video and music contents, events and goods.
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