Japan Ecosystem Co (TSE:9249) Beneish M-Score: -2.66 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:9249 Japan Ecosystem Co Ltd TSE:9249
77 GF Score
Price 円1,643.00
GF Value 円1,999.64
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Japan Ecosystem Co Beneish M-Score?

Japan Ecosystem Co TSE:9249 -0.12% 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.66 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9249 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,999.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 976 Media - Diversified companies, Japan Ecosystem Co ranks better than 55.94% 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 -2.66 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:9249' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.01   Med: -2.57   Max: -1.83
Current: -2.66

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Japan Ecosystem Co was -1.83. The lowest was -3.01. And the median was -2.57.


Japan Ecosystem Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Ecosystem 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.

Japan Ecosystem Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Japan Ecosystem Co Annual Data
Trend Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -3.01 -2.57 -2.30 -1.83 -2.66

Japan Ecosystem Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -1.83 0.00 -2.66 0.00

TSE:9249 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Japan Ecosystem 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.


Japan Ecosystem Co Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Japan Ecosystem Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Japan Ecosystem 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 Japan Ecosystem 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 * 0.9211+0.528 * 1.0415+0.404 * 0.92+0.892 * 1.2107+0.115 * 1.0013
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.024308-0.327 * 1.5306
=-2.66

* 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 (Sep25) TTM:Last Year (Sep24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円1,870 Mil.
Revenue was 円11,261 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,978 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円4,218 Mil.
Total Assets was 円13,922 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円8,484 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円548 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,645 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円4,869 Mil.
Net Income was 円302 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円640 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,677 Mil.
Revenue was 円9,302 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,562 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,256 Mil.
Total Assets was 円9,259 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円5,122 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円331 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,295 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円970 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)
=(1870.429 / 11261.332) / (1677.269 / 9301.846)
=0.166093 / 0.180316
=0.9211

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)
=(2562.022 / 9301.846) / (2978.035 / 11261.332)
=0.275432 / 0.264448
=1.0415

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 - (4218.398 + 8483.513) / 13921.683) / (1 - (3255.675 + 5121.725) / 9259.172)
=0.087617 / 0.095232
=0.92

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
=11261.332 / 9301.846
=1.2107

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))
=(331.194 / (331.194 + 5121.725)) / (547.844 / (547.844 + 8483.513))
=0.060737 / 0.06066
=1.0013

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 / 11261.332) / (0 / 9301.846)
=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)
=((4869.251 + 2644.665) / 13921.683) / ((969.671 + 2295.313) / 9259.172)
=0.539728 / 0.352622
=1.5306

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
=(301.983 - 0 - 640.398) / 13921.683
=-0.024308

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.

Japan Ecosystem Co has a M-score of -2.66 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.66 mean?
Japan Ecosystem Co (TSE:9249) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.66 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Japan Ecosystem Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Ecosystem Co ranks #430 out of 976 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 44.1%.
Is Japan Ecosystem Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Japan Ecosystem Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Ecosystem Co ranks #430 out of 976 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Ecosystem Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Ecosystem Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Japan Ecosystem Co ranks #430 out of 976 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Japan Ecosystem 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Japan Ecosystem Co and its competitors. Japan Ecosystem Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Ecosystem Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Ecosystem Co (TSE:9249) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,999.64, compared to a current price of 円1,643.00 — trading 17.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. Japan Ecosystem Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 10 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 Japan Ecosystem Co (TSE:9249), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.66 as of Jul. 14, 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 Japan Ecosystem Co (TSE:9249) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Ecosystem Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,643.00 is trading 17.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,999.64. GuruFocus considers Japan Ecosystem Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9249:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.66
  • GF Value™: 円1,999.64 vs. price of 円1,643.00 (17.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9249 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Japan Ecosystem Co Business Description

Address 2-2-11 Honmachi, 11th Floor, JES Ichinomiya Building, Ichinomiya-shi, Aichi Prefecture, Ichinomiya, JPN, 491-0859
Japan Ecosystem Co Ltd is engaged in the Environmental Business, Public Service Business, Transportation Infrastructure Business, and other businesses. Under the Environmental Business the company enhances the efficiency of wastewater purification; Public service business includes designs, production, sale, installation and maintenance of totalizator system in public competition stadiums; the Transportation Infrastructure Business focuses on engineering of highway such as structure inspection, maintenance of telecommunication facilities and traffic control; and other business includes the system maintenance business, business related to the provision of ICT solutions utilizing AI technology, and real estate brokerage, sales, leasing, and other real estate related businesses.
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