ABC Co (TSE:8783) Beneish M-Score: -2.82 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:8783 ABC Co Ltd TSE:8783
33 GF Score
Price 円83.00
GF Value 円46.37
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is ABC Co Beneish M-Score?

ABC Co TSE:8783 -2.35% 33 Beneish M-Score is -2.82 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8783 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of 円46.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 954 Asset Management companies, ABC Co ranks better than 76.21% 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 -2.82 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:8783' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.61   Med: -1.68   Max: 3.84
Current: -2.82

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of ABC Co was 3.84. The lowest was -5.61. And the median was -1.68.


ABC Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ABC 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.

ABC Co Beneish M-Score Chart

ABC Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.61 -1.67 0.93 -2.98 -2.82

ABC Co Quarterly Data
Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Nov25 Feb26
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 0.00 -2.82 0.00 0.00 0.00

TSE:8783 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, ABC 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.


ABC Co Beneish M-Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, ABC Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ABC 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 ABC 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 * 1.4374+0.528 * 0.9054+0.404 * 2.4955+0.892 * 0.7933+0.115 * 0.8313
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.255797-0.327 * 0.6702
=-2.82

* 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 (Mar25) TTM:Last Year (Mar24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円3,188 Mil.
Revenue was 円3,312 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,694 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円4,415 Mil.
Total Assets was 円7,785 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円102 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円104 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円4,642 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円344 Mil.
Net Income was 円-4,412 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-2,420 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,795 Mil.
Revenue was 円4,175 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,933 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,431 Mil.
Total Assets was 円4,513 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円322 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円234 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,879 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,433 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)
=(3187.526 / 3311.839) / (2795.435 / 4174.719)
=0.962464 / 0.66961
=1.4374

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)
=(1932.925 / 4174.719) / (1693.54 / 3311.839)
=0.463007 / 0.511359
=0.9054

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 - (4415.188 + 101.669) / 7785.459) / (1 - (3431.124 + 322.317) / 4512.622)
=0.419834 / 0.168235
=2.4955

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
=3311.839 / 4174.719
=0.7933

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))
=(233.516 / (233.516 + 322.317)) / (103.881 / (103.881 + 101.669))
=0.420119 / 0.505381
=0.8313

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 / 3311.839) / (0 / 4174.719)
=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)
=((344.285 + 4641.595) / 7785.459) / ((1433.008 + 2878.821) / 4512.622)
=0.640409 / 0.955504
=0.6702

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
=(-4411.879 - 0 - -2420.379) / 7785.459
=-0.255797

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.

ABC Co has a M-score of -2.82 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 -2.82 mean?
ABC Co (TSE:8783) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.82 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on ABC Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ABC Co ranks #227 out of 954 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is ABC Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
ABC Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.82. Based on the distribution chart, ABC Co ranks #227 out of 954 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ABC Co has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABC Co's Beneish M-Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, ABC Co ranks #227 out of 954 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places ABC Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Asset Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Asset Management 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 ABC Co and its competitors. ABC Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ABC Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABC Co (TSE:8783) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円46.37, compared to a current price of 円83.00 — trading 79% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.82. ABC Co's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 ABC Co (TSE:8783), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.82 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 ABC Co (TSE:8783) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABC Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円83.00 is trading 79% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円46.37. GuruFocus considers ABC Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8783:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.82
  • GF Value™: 円46.37 vs. price of 円83.00 (79% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8783 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ABC Co Business Description

Address 2-2-15 Minamiaoyama, Win Aoyama BIZ, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107-0062
ABC Co Ltd is a Japanese company that operates as an asset management company. The business of the company includes financial advisory services, real estate investment and loan business, and other investment and financing businesses.
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