Genova (TSE:9341) Beneish M-Score: -1.41 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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TSE:9341 Genova Inc TSE:9341
77 GF Score
Price 円611.00
GF Value 円1,961.82
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Genova Beneish M-Score?

Genova TSE:9341 -0.97% 77 Beneish M-Score is -1.41 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9341 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,961.82 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 763 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Genova ranks worse than 88.73% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.41 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TSE:9341' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.18   Med: -2.08   Max: -1.41
Current: -1.41

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Genova was -1.41. The lowest was -2.18. And the median was -2.08.


Genova Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Genova'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.

Genova Beneish M-Score Chart

Genova Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -2.13 -2.18 -2.02 -1.41

Genova Semi-Annual Data
Mar21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.18 0.00 -2.02 0.00 -1.41

TSE:9341 vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Genova'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.


Genova Beneish M-Score vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Genova's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Genova 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 Genova 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 * 0.9952+0.528 * 1.3181+0.404 * 3.0012+0.892 * 1.1559+0.115 * 1.1721
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.021601-0.327 * 1.4903
=-1.41

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円1,856 Mil.
Revenue was 円11,566 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円6,470 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円7,651 Mil.
Total Assets was 円10,256 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円447 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円143 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,051 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円618 Mil.
Net Income was 円275 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円54 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,614 Mil.
Revenue was 円10,006 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円7,378 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円7,728 Mil.
Total Assets was 円8,526 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円201 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円80 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,489 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 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)
=(1856.335 / 11565.971) / (1613.745 / 10006.101)
=0.1605 / 0.161276
=0.9952

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)
=(7378.327 / 10006.101) / (6470.477 / 11565.971)
=0.737383 / 0.559441
=1.3181

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 - (7650.849 + 447.119) / 10255.867) / (1 - (7727.631 + 200.821) / 8526.196)
=0.210406 / 0.070107
=3.0012

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
=11565.971 / 10006.101
=1.1559

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))
=(79.95 / (79.95 + 200.821)) / (143.475 / (143.475 + 447.119))
=0.284752 / 0.242933
=1.1721

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 / 11565.971) / (0 / 10006.101)
=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)
=((617.99 + 2050.789) / 10255.867) / ((0 + 1488.732) / 8526.196)
=0.26022 / 0.174607
=1.4903

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
=(275.397 - 0 - 53.855) / 10255.867
=0.021601

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.

Genova has a M-score of -1.41 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.41 mean?
Genova (TSE:9341) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.41 as of Jul. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Genova and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Genova ranks #677 out of 763 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 88.7%.
Is Genova's Beneish M-Score too high?
Genova's current Beneish M-Score is -1.41. Based on the distribution chart, Genova ranks #677 out of 763 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Genova has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genova's Beneish M-Score compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Genova ranks #677 out of 763 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Genova 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Genova and its competitors. Genova's current Beneish M-Score is -1.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genova stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genova (TSE:9341) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,961.82, compared to a current price of 円611.00 — trading 68.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.41. Genova's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 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 Genova (TSE:9341), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.41 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 Genova (TSE:9341) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genova stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円611.00 is trading 68.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,961.82. GuruFocus considers Genova to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9341:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.41
  • GF Value™: 円1,961.82 vs. price of 円611.00 (68.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9341 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Genova Business Description

Address 2-21-1 Shibuya, 34th Floor, Shibuya Hikarie, Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-8510
Genova Inc manages operations of the medical information site and sales of automatic reception and payment machines for clinics. The group operates in two reportable segments: Medical Platform Business and the Smart Clinic Project. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Medical Platform Business, which operates an online media site (Medical Dock) that provides preventive information and health knowledge to users (patients) on diseases and symptoms. In addition, it also supports users in finding a family doctor that suits them. The Smart Clinic Business develops and provides services that improve the convenience and efficiency of non-medical procedures at medical institutions.
77GF Score

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