Tokyo Century (TSE:8439) Beneish M-Score: -2.38 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSE:8439 Tokyo Century Corp TSE:8439
76 GF Score
Price 円2,491.50
GF Value 円1,696.25
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What is Tokyo Century Beneish M-Score?

Tokyo Century TSE:8439 -0.10% 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8439 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,696.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, Tokyo Century ranks worse than 63.82% 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 -2.38 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:8439' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.65   Med: -2.38   Max: -2.14
Current: -2.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tokyo Century was -2.14. The lowest was -2.65. And the median was -2.38.


Tokyo Century Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tokyo Century'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 Century Beneish M-Score Chart

Tokyo Century 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 -2.65 -2.35 -2.32 -2.48 -2.38

Tokyo Century 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 -2.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.38

TSE:8439 vs URI, SUNB, AER: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Tokyo Century'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 Century Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Tokyo Century's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tokyo Century 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 Century 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 * 0.886+0.528 * 0.9092+0.404 * 1.1804+0.892 * 1.0651+0.115 * 0.9542
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.02609-0.327 * 0.9946
=-2.38

* 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631,052 Mil.
Revenue was 円1,457,670 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円328,253 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,217,955 Mil.
Total Assets was 円7,214,810 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,143,626 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円284,162 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,393,114 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,217,667 Mil.
Net Income was 円111,299 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-76,934 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円668,755 Mil.
Revenue was 円1,368,635 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円280,226 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,076,059 Mil.
Total Assets was 円6,862,861 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円3,099,230 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円266,213 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,881,062 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,485,261 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)
=(631052 / 1457670) / (668755 / 1368635)
=0.432918 / 0.488629
=0.886

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)
=(280226 / 1368635) / (328253 / 1457670)
=0.204749 / 0.22519
=0.9092

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 - (3217955 + 3143626) / 7214810) / (1 - (3076059 + 3099230) / 6862861)
=0.118261 / 0.100187
=1.1804

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
=1457670 / 1368635
=1.0651

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))
=(266213 / (266213 + 3099230)) / (284162 / (284162 + 3143626))
=0.079102 / 0.0829
=0.9542

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 / 1457670) / (0 / 1368635)
=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)
=((3217667 + 2393114) / 7214810) / ((3485261 + 1881062) / 6862861)
=0.777676 / 0.781937
=0.9946

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
=(111299 - 0 - -76934) / 7214810
=0.02609

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 Century has a M-score of -2.38 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 -2.38 mean?
Tokyo Century (TSE:8439) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.38 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tokyo Century and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tokyo Century ranks #651 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 63.8%.
Is Tokyo Century's Beneish M-Score too high?
Tokyo Century's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Based on the distribution chart, Tokyo Century ranks #651 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tokyo Century has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tokyo Century's Beneish M-Score compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Tokyo Century ranks #651 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Tokyo Century 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 Tokyo Century and its competitors. Tokyo Century's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tokyo Century stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tokyo Century (TSE:8439) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,696.25, compared to a current price of 円2,491.50 — trading 46.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Tokyo Century's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 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 Century (TSE:8439), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.38 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 Tokyo Century (TSE:8439) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tokyo Century stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,491.50 is trading 46.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,696.25. GuruFocus considers Tokyo Century to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8439:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.38
  • GF Value™: 円1,696.25 vs. price of 円2,491.50 (46.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8439 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tokyo Century Business Description

Address 3 Kanda Neribeicho, Fuji Soft Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0022
Tokyo Century Corp is engaged in leasing and financing businesses. The company operates through five reportable segments: Domestic Leasing Business, Automobility Business, Specialty Business, International Business, and Environmental Infrastructure Business. Its activities include leasing and financing for equipment and facilities, auto leasing and car sharing, loans and investments for ships, aircraft, and real estate, as well as renewable energy and related services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic leasing segment, which includes information and communication equipment, office equipment, industrial machine tools, transportation equipment, and commercial and service industries.
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