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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 -2.79 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for TV Tokyo Holdings's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9413'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.83 Med: -2.61 Max: -2.29
Current: -2.79
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of TV Tokyo Holdings was -2.29. The lowest was -2.83. And the median was -2.61.
TV Tokyo Holdings Beneish M-Score Related Terms
TV Tokyo Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TV Tokyo Holdings'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.
For the Broadcasting subindustry, TV Tokyo Holdings'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.
TV Tokyo Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, TV Tokyo Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TV Tokyo Holdings's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 TV Tokyo Holdings 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 * 0.9332
+
0.528 * 0.93
+
0.404 * 1.0015
+
0.892 * 1.0583
+
0.115 * 0.8393
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9811
+
4.679 * -0.054114
-
0.327 * 1.0013
=
-2.79
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(4236 / (4236 + 22961))
/
(4812 / (4812 + 21118))
=
0.155752
/
0.185577
=
0.8393
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
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
=
(7700 - 0
-
16130)
/
155783
=
-0.054114
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.
TV Tokyo Holdings has a M-score of -2.79 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
TV Tokyo Holdings (TSE:9413) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.79 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on TV Tokyo Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, TV Tokyo Holdings ranks #340 out of 973 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.
Is TV Tokyo Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
TV Tokyo Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.79. Based on the distribution chart, TV Tokyo Holdings ranks #340 out of 973 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, TV Tokyo Holdings has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TV Tokyo Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, TV Tokyo Holdings ranks #340 out of 973 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts TV Tokyo Holdings 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 TV Tokyo Holdings and its competitors. TV Tokyo Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TV Tokyo Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TV Tokyo Holdings (TSE:9413) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,850.40, compared to a current price of 円3,565.00 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.79. TV Tokyo Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 76/100. 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 TV Tokyo Holdings (TSE:9413), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.79 as of Jul. 21, 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 TV Tokyo Holdings (TSE:9413) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TV Tokyo Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円3,565.00 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,850.40.
GuruFocus considers TV Tokyo Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9413:
Beneish M-Score: -2.79
GF Value™: 円3,850.40 vs. price of 円3,565.00 (7.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9413 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TV Tokyo Holdings Corporation operates in the broadcasting space in Japan. It is primarily involved in the terrestrial broadcasting business apart from its operation through other segments such as Broadcasting - Peripheral and Satellite Broadcasting. The Terrestrial Broadcasting segment is engaged in the sale of programs to other broadcasters, the provision of broadcast program and film rights, as well as the organization of events. The Broadcasting- peripheral segment is involved in the planning and production of programs, the mail-order business and the Broadcasting Satellite (BS) segment provides TV programs by BS digital broadcasting.
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