Avantia Co (TSE:8904) Beneish M-Score: -2.43 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:8904 Avantia Co Ltd TSE:8904
71 GF Score
Price 円818.00
GF Value 円859.49
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Avantia Co Beneish M-Score?

Avantia Co TSE:8904 +0.49% 71 Beneish M-Score is -2.43 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8904 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円859.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 89 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Avantia Co ranks better than 67.42% 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 -2.43 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:8904' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.68   Med: -2.13   Max: -1.73
Current: -2.43

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Avantia Co was -1.73. The lowest was -2.68. And the median was -2.13.


Avantia Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Avantia 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.

Avantia Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Avantia Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.68 -1.73 -2.09 -2.38 -2.43

Avantia Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 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 -2.38 0.00 -2.43 0.00

TSE:8904 vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Avantia 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.


Avantia Co Beneish M-Score vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Avantia Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Avantia 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 Avantia 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 * 1.3947+0.528 * 0.901+0.404 * 0.9394+0.892 * 0.9753+0.115 * 1.1843
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9045+4.679 * -0.051851-0.327 * 1.0321
=-2.43

* 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 (Aug25) TTM:Last Year (Aug24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円2,472 Mil.
Revenue was 円69,271 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円9,115 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円61,149 Mil.
Total Assets was 円71,082 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円7,249 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円348 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円820 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円30,277 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円12,335 Mil.
Net Income was 円639 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円4,325 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,817 Mil.
Revenue was 円71,022 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円8,420 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円58,537 Mil.
Total Assets was 円67,376 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円6,130 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円352 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円930 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円26,599 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円12,537 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)
=(2471.801 / 69270.817) / (1816.99 / 71021.5)
=0.035683 / 0.025584
=1.3947

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)
=(8420.127 / 71021.5) / (9115.156 / 69270.817)
=0.118557 / 0.131587
=0.901

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 - (61148.568 + 7248.854) / 71081.758) / (1 - (58536.61 + 6130.405) / 67375.627)
=0.037764 / 0.040202
=0.9394

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
=69270.817 / 71021.5
=0.9753

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))
=(352.13 / (352.13 + 6130.405)) / (348.454 / (348.454 + 7248.854))
=0.05432 / 0.045865
=1.1843

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)
=(820.242 / 69270.817) / (929.772 / 71021.5)
=0.011841 / 0.013091
=0.9045

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)
=((12334.526 + 30277.35) / 71081.758) / ((12536.53 + 26599.228) / 67375.627)
=0.599477 / 0.580859
=1.0321

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
=(639.446 - 0 - 4325.111) / 71081.758
=-0.051851

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.

Avantia Co has a M-score of -2.43 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 -2.43 mean?
Avantia Co (TSE:8904) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.43 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Avantia Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Avantia Co ranks #29 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is Avantia Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Avantia Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. Based on the distribution chart, Avantia Co ranks #29 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Avantia Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avantia Co's Beneish M-Score compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Avantia Co ranks #29 out of 89 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Avantia Co 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Homebuilding & Construction 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 Avantia Co and its competitors. Avantia Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avantia Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avantia Co (TSE:8904) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円859.49, compared to a current price of 円818.00 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. Avantia Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 Avantia Co (TSE:8904), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.43 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 Avantia Co (TSE:8904) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avantia Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円818.00 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円859.49. GuruFocus considers Avantia Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8904:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.43
  • GF Value™: 円859.49 vs. price of 円818.00 (4.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8904 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Avantia Co Business Description

Address 20-15 Nishiki, 12th floor, Hirokoji Cross Tower, Nagoya, JPN, 467-0842
Avantia Co Ltd is engaged in the planning, design and construction, interior coordination, and exterior design of houses and condominium projects in Japan.
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