Mainichi Comnet Co (TSE:8908) Beneish M-Score: -3.12 (As of Jul. 31, 2026)

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TSE:8908 Mainichi Comnet Co Ltd TSE:8908
89 GF Score
Price 円869.00
GF Value 円1,019.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Mainichi Comnet Co Beneish M-Score?

Mainichi Comnet Co TSE:8908 -0.11% 89 Beneish M-Score is -3.12 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8908 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,019.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,678 Real Estate companies, Mainichi Comnet Co ranks better than 86.65% 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 -3.12 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:8908' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.12   Med: -2.36   Max: -2.08
Current: -3.12

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Mainichi Comnet Co was -2.08. The lowest was -3.12. And the median was -2.36.


Mainichi Comnet Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mainichi Comnet 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.

Mainichi Comnet Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Mainichi Comnet Co Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.59 -2.29 -2.45 -2.48 -3.12

Mainichi Comnet Co Quarterly Data
Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 -3.12

TSE:8908 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Mainichi Comnet 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.


Mainichi Comnet Co Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Mainichi Comnet Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mainichi Comnet 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 Mainichi Comnet 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 * 0.7104+0.528 * 1.133+0.404 * 1.1038+0.892 * 1.2157+0.115 * 0.9426
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.155132-0.327 * 0.8446
=-3.12

* 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 (May26) TTM:Last Year (May25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円450 Mil.
Revenue was 円27,056 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円7,285 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円19,952 Mil.
Total Assets was 円28,138 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円4,412 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円822 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円6,883 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円5,387 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,893 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円6,258 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円521 Mil.
Revenue was 円22,255 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円6,790 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円22,476 Mil.
Total Assets was 円30,895 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円4,664 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円810 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円5,320 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円10,632 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)
=(450.214 / 27055.729) / (521.299 / 22255.059)
=0.01664 / 0.023424
=0.7104

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)
=(6789.567 / 22255.059) / (7285.035 / 27055.729)
=0.30508 / 0.26926
=1.133

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 - (19951.559 + 4411.716) / 28138.078) / (1 - (22476.157 + 4663.699) / 30894.812)
=0.134153 / 0.12154
=1.1038

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
=27055.729 / 22255.059
=1.2157

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))
=(809.96 / (809.96 + 4663.699)) / (821.574 / (821.574 + 4411.716))
=0.147974 / 0.15699
=0.9426

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 / 27055.729) / (0 / 22255.059)
=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)
=((5386.846 + 6882.753) / 28138.078) / ((10631.699 + 5319.587) / 30894.812)
=0.43605 / 0.51631
=0.8446

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
=(1893.291 - 0 - 6258.395) / 28138.078
=-0.155132

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.

Mainichi Comnet Co has a M-score of -3.12 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 -3.12 mean?
Mainichi Comnet Co (TSE:8908) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.12 as of Jul. 31, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Mainichi Comnet Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mainichi Comnet Co ranks #224 out of 1678 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is Mainichi Comnet Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Mainichi Comnet Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.12. Based on the distribution chart, Mainichi Comnet Co ranks #224 out of 1678 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mainichi Comnet Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mainichi Comnet Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Mainichi Comnet Co ranks #224 out of 1678 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Mainichi Comnet Co in the top 13% 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 a Real Estate company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Real Estate 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 Mainichi Comnet Co and its competitors. Mainichi Comnet Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mainichi Comnet Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mainichi Comnet Co (TSE:8908) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,019.29, compared to a current price of 円869.00 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.12. Mainichi Comnet Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Mainichi Comnet Co (TSE:8908), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.12 as of Jul. 31, 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 Mainichi Comnet Co (TSE:8908) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mainichi Comnet Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円869.00 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,019.29. GuruFocus considers Mainichi Comnet Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8908:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.12
  • GF Value™: 円1,019.29 vs. price of 円869.00 (14.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8908 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mainichi Comnet Co Business Description

Address Otemachi 2-1-1 Otemachi Nomura Building, Hikaru 15 order, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0004
Mainichi Comnet Co Ltd is a real estate company engaged in the development and consulting for apartments, student management, rental and business support student life travel business as well as arrangement planning and training camp of the Club Circle.
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