Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment (TSE:9285) Beneish M-Score: -2.55 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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TSE:9285 Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment Corp TSE:9285
58 GF Score
Price 円44,400.00
GF Value 円67,791.89
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What is Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment Beneish M-Score?

Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment TSE:9285 +0.34% 58 Beneish M-Score is -2.55 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9285 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円67,791.89 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 392 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment ranks worse than 56.63% 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 -2.55 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:9285' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.83   Med: -2.61   Max: -2
Current: -2.55

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment was -2.00. The lowest was -2.83. And the median was -2.61.


Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment'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.

Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment Beneish M-Score Chart

Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.61 -2.00 -2.83 -2.66 -2.55

Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -2.83 0.00 -2.66 0.00 -2.55

Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment'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.


Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment 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 Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment 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 * 1.0517+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.1629+0.892 * 1.0077+0.115 * 0.954
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.971+4.679 * -0.043208-0.327 * 0.9627
=-2.55

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円994 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,461 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,461 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,200 Mil.
Total Assets was 円26,663 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円22,998 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,161 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円137 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,283 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円10,771 Mil.
Net Income was 円400 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,553 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円938 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,443 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,443 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,550 Mil.
Total Assets was 円27,942 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円24,072 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円1,157 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円140 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,247 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円11,875 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)
=(993.879 / 2461.412) / (937.837 / 2442.682)
=0.403784 / 0.383937
=1.0517

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)
=(2442.682 / 2442.682) / (2461.412 / 2461.412)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (2200.257 + 22997.999) / 26662.987) / (1 - (2550.029 + 24072.049) / 27942.101)
=0.054935 / 0.047241
=1.1629

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
=2461.412 / 2442.682
=1.0077

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))
=(1157.076 / (1157.076 + 24072.049)) / (1161.484 / (1161.484 + 22997.999))
=0.045863 / 0.048076
=0.954

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)
=(136.815 / 2461.412) / (139.834 / 2442.682)
=0.055584 / 0.057246
=0.971

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)
=((10770.997 + 1283.041) / 26662.987) / ((11875.294 + 1246.999) / 27942.101)
=0.452089 / 0.469624
=0.9627

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
=(400.47 - 0 - 1552.517) / 26662.987
=-0.043208

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.

Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment has a M-score of -2.55 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.55 mean?
Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment (TSE:9285) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.55 as of Jul. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment ranks #222 out of 392 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment's Beneish M-Score too high?
Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment's current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. Based on the distribution chart, Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment ranks #222 out of 392 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment ranks #222 out of 392 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment and its competitors. Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment's current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment (TSE:9285) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円67,791.89, compared to a current price of 円44,400.00 — trading 34.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment (TSE:9285), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.55 as of Jul. 16, 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 Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment (TSE:9285) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円44,400.00 is trading 34.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円67,791.89. GuruFocus considers Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9285:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.55
  • GF Value™: 円67,791.89 vs. price of 円44,400.00 (34.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9285 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment Business Description

Address 2-3 Kojimachi, 8th floor, Kojimachi Place, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN
Tokyo Infrastructure Energy Investment Corp is a Japan-based investment corporation. The company mainly invests in renewable energy generation equipment related assets. Its investment objective is to maximize the investor's value by creating high-quality investment opportunities and at the same time achieves the government's goal of promoting renewable energy power generation and revitalizes the local community. Its portfolio consists of TI Ryugasaki Solar Power Station, TI Ushisa Solar Power Station, TI Kanuma Solar Power Station, TI Yabuki Solar Power Station, and TI Kushiro Solar Power Station.
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