Lovable Marketing Group (TSE:9254) Beneish M-Score: -2.36 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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TSE:9254 Lovable Marketing Group Inc TSE:9254
69 GF Score
Price 円1,155.00
GF Value 円3,021.54
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lovable Marketing Group Beneish M-Score?

Lovable Marketing Group TSE:9254 -0.77% 69 Beneish M-Score is -2.36 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9254 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,021.54 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 973 Media - Diversified companies, Lovable Marketing Group ranks worse than 64.75% 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 -2.36 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:9254' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.56   Med: -1.99   Max: -0.93
Current: -2.36

During the past 5 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Lovable Marketing Group was -0.93. The lowest was -2.56. And the median was -1.99.


Lovable Marketing Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lovable Marketing 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.

Lovable Marketing Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Lovable Marketing Group Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Oct24
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 -2.56 -0.93 -2.36

Lovable Marketing Group Semi-Annual Data
Mar20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.93 0.00 -2.36 0.00 -1.62

TSE:9254 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Lovable Marketing 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.


Lovable Marketing Group Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Lovable Marketing Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lovable Marketing 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 Lovable Marketing 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 * 0.6518+0.528 * 1.0206+0.404 * 3.111+0.892 * 1.3073+0.115 * 0.4121
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.109346-0.327 * 1.3494
=-2.36

* 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 (Oct24) TTM:Last Year (Mar23) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円380 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,162 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,128 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,465 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,727 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円98 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円30 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円886 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円532 Mil.
Net Income was 円73 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円261 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円446 Mil.
Revenue was 円1,654 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円881 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,271 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,411 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円97 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円10 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円582 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円276 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)
=(380.347 / 2161.867) / (446.373 / 1653.701)
=0.175935 / 0.269924
=0.6518

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)
=(880.768 / 1653.701) / (1128.158 / 2161.867)
=0.532604 / 0.521844
=1.0206

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 - (1464.579 + 97.673) / 1726.666) / (1 - (1271.21 + 97.029) / 1411.44)
=0.095221 / 0.030608
=3.111

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
=2161.867 / 1653.701
=1.3073

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))
=(10.297 / (10.297 + 97.029)) / (29.644 / (29.644 + 97.673))
=0.095941 / 0.232836
=0.4121

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 / 2161.867) / (0 / 1653.701)
=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)
=((531.858 + 885.678) / 1726.666) / ((276.439 + 582.242) / 1411.44)
=0.820967 / 0.608372
=1.3494

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
=(72.605 - 0 - 261.409) / 1726.666
=-0.109346

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.

Lovable Marketing Group has a M-score of -2.36 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.36 mean?
Lovable Marketing Group (TSE:9254) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.36 as of Jul. 22, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Lovable Marketing Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lovable Marketing Group ranks #630 out of 973 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 64.7%.
Is Lovable Marketing Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Lovable Marketing Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.36. Based on the distribution chart, Lovable Marketing Group ranks #630 out of 973 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lovable Marketing Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lovable Marketing Group's Beneish M-Score compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Lovable Marketing Group ranks #630 out of 973 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Lovable Marketing Group in the lower 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 Lovable Marketing Group and its competitors. Lovable Marketing Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lovable Marketing Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lovable Marketing Group (TSE:9254) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,021.54, compared to a current price of 円1,155.00 — trading 61.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.36. Lovable Marketing Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 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 Lovable Marketing Group (TSE:9254), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.36 as of Jul. 22, 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 Lovable Marketing Group (TSE:9254) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lovable Marketing Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,155.00 is trading 61.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,021.54. GuruFocus considers Lovable Marketing Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9254:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.36
  • GF Value™: 円3,021.54 vs. price of 円1,155.00 (61.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9254 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lovable Marketing Group Business Description

Address Toranomon 4-1-13, 9th Floor, Prime Terrace Kamiyacho, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-0001
Lovable Marketing Group Inc is a marketing group. It is mainly engaged in Social Networking Service (SNS) marketing business, which supports companies and brands in their SNS marketing, develops and provides SNS operation support tools, and develops and provides SNS certification courses. Its reportable segments are SNS Marketing Business and DX Support Business. The majority of the group's revenue is generated from the SNS Marketing Business, which provides all-around support services to its clients required for SNS marketing. The DX Support Business helps clients in their digital transformation process by providing cloud services, marketing automation tools (MA), sales force automation systems (SFA), and customer relationship management systems (CRM).
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