Rise Consulting Group (TSE:9168) Beneish M-Score: -2.57 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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TSE:9168 Rise Consulting Group Inc TSE:9168
37 GF Score
Price 円391.00
GF Value 円1,058.53
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Rise Consulting Group Beneish M-Score?

Rise Consulting Group TSE:9168 -0.51% 37 Beneish M-Score is -2.57 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9168 with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,058.53 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,021 Business Services companies, Rise Consulting Group ranks better than 51.22% 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 -2.57 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:9168' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.57   Med: -2.19   Max: -1.89
Current: -2.57

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Rise Consulting Group was -1.89. The lowest was -2.57. And the median was -2.19.


Rise Consulting Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rise Consulting Group'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.

Rise Consulting Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Rise Consulting Group Annual Data
Trend Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -1.89 -2.07 -2.30 -2.57

Rise Consulting Group Semi-Annual Data
Feb21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.07 -1.95 -2.30 -1.99 -2.57

TSE:9168 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Rise Consulting Group'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.


Rise Consulting Group Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Rise Consulting Group 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 Rise Consulting Group 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 * 0.8236+0.528 * 1.0061+0.404 * 0.9863+0.892 * 1.0965+0.115 * 0.96
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1642+4.679 * -0.01178-0.327 * 0.7716
=-2.57

* 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 (Feb26) TTM:Last Year (Feb25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円922 Mil.
Revenue was 円8,421 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円4,608 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,818 Mil.
Total Assets was 円9,495 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円304 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円57 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円2,908 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,525 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円755 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,246 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,358 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,021 Mil.
Revenue was 円7,680 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円4,228 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,564 Mil.
Total Assets was 円9,201 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円358 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円64 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円2,278 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,532 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,331 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)
=(921.975 / 8421.187) / (1020.86 / 7679.866)
=0.109483 / 0.132927
=0.8236

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)
=(4227.588 / 7679.866) / (4607.716 / 8421.187)
=0.550477 / 0.547158
=1.0061

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 - (3818.418 + 303.896) / 9495.065) / (1 - (3564.451 + 357.944) / 9200.725)
=0.565847 / 0.573686
=0.9863

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
=8421.187 / 7679.866
=1.0965

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))
=(64.314 / (64.314 + 357.944)) / (57.309 / (57.309 + 303.896))
=0.15231 / 0.158661
=0.96

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)
=(2908.252 / 8421.187) / (2278.151 / 7679.866)
=0.345349 / 0.296639
=1.1642

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)
=((754.502 + 1525.309) / 9495.065) / ((1331.287 + 1531.757) / 9200.725)
=0.240105 / 0.311176
=0.7716

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
=(1246.084 - 0 - 1357.937) / 9495.065
=-0.01178

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.

Rise Consulting Group has a M-score of -2.57 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 -2.57 mean?
Rise Consulting Group (TSE:9168) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.57 as of Jul. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Rise Consulting Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rise Consulting Group ranks #498 out of 1021 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Rise Consulting Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Rise Consulting Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. Based on the distribution chart, Rise Consulting Group ranks #498 out of 1021 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Rise Consulting Group has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rise Consulting Group's Beneish M-Score compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Rise Consulting Group ranks #498 out of 1021 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Rise Consulting Group 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 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 Rise Consulting Group and its competitors. Rise Consulting Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rise Consulting Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rise Consulting Group (TSE:9168) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,058.53, compared to a current price of 円391.00 — trading 63.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.57. Rise Consulting Group's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Rise Consulting Group (TSE:9168), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.57 as of Jul. 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 Rise Consulting Group (TSE:9168) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rise Consulting Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円391.00 is trading 63.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,058.53. GuruFocus considers Rise Consulting Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9168:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.57
  • GF Value™: 円1,058.53 vs. price of 円391.00 (63.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Rise Consulting Group Business Description

Address 1-6-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 106-6034
Rise Consulting Group Inc is engaged in consulting business services. Its services include NewTech Consulting, New Innovation Consulting, Overseas Expansion Consulting, Business Process Re-engineering Consulting, and IT Consulting.
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