Nippon BS Broadcasting (TSE:9414) Beneish M-Score: -2.32 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


TSE:9414 Nippon BS Broadcasting Corp TSE:9414
67 GF Score
Price 円896.00
GF Value 円862.40
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! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Nippon BS Broadcasting Beneish M-Score?

Nippon BS Broadcasting TSE:9414 -0.22% 67 Beneish M-Score is -2.32 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9414 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円862.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 Media - Diversified companies, Nippon BS Broadcasting ranks worse than 66.23% 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 -2.32 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:9414' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.84   Med: -2.37   Max: -1.64
Current: -2.32

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Nippon BS Broadcasting was -1.64. The lowest was -2.84. And the median was -2.37.


Nippon BS Broadcasting Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon BS Broadcasting'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.

Nippon BS Broadcasting Beneish M-Score Chart

Nippon BS Broadcasting Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.60 -2.47 -2.27 -1.64 -2.32

Nippon BS Broadcasting Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -1.64 0.00 -2.32 0.00

TSE:9414 vs NXST: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Nippon BS Broadcasting'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.


Nippon BS Broadcasting Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Nippon BS Broadcasting's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nippon BS Broadcasting 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 Nippon BS Broadcasting 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 * 1.0174+0.528 * 0.9896+0.404 * 1.6376+0.892 * 0.965+0.115 * 1.1887
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.017981-0.327 * 1.0408
=-2.32

* 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 (Aug25) TTM:Last Year (Aug24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円2,190 Mil.
Revenue was 円11,813 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円5,629 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円17,223 Mil.
Total Assets was 円26,898 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円6,674 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円474 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,343 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,345 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,829 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,230 Mil.
Revenue was 円12,242 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円5,772 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円17,042 Mil.
Total Assets was 円25,894 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円7,089 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円606 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,167 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)
=(2189.774 / 11812.703) / (2230.431 / 12241.507)
=0.185375 / 0.182202
=1.0174

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)
=(5772.34 / 12241.507) / (5628.679 / 11812.703)
=0.471538 / 0.476494
=0.9896

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 - (17223.341 + 6673.919) / 26898.356) / (1 - (17041.584 + 7088.569) / 25894.429)
=0.111572 / 0.068133
=1.6376

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
=11812.703 / 12241.507
=0.965

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))
=(606.035 / (606.035 + 7088.569)) / (473.594 / (473.594 + 6673.919))
=0.078761 / 0.06626
=1.1887

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 / 11812.703) / (0 / 12241.507)
=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)
=((0 + 2342.777) / 26898.356) / ((0 + 2166.979) / 25894.429)
=0.087097 / 0.083685
=1.0408

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
=(1345.307 - 0 - 1828.966) / 26898.356
=-0.017981

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.

Nippon BS Broadcasting has a M-score of -2.32 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.32 mean?
Nippon BS Broadcasting (TSE:9414) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.32 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Nippon BS Broadcasting and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon BS Broadcasting ranks #655 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 66.2%.
Is Nippon BS Broadcasting's Beneish M-Score too high?
Nippon BS Broadcasting's current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon BS Broadcasting ranks #655 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon BS Broadcasting has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon BS Broadcasting's Beneish M-Score compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Nippon BS Broadcasting ranks #655 out of 989 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Nippon BS Broadcasting 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 Nippon BS Broadcasting and its competitors. Nippon BS Broadcasting's current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon BS Broadcasting stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon BS Broadcasting (TSE:9414) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円862.40, compared to a current price of 円896.00 — trading 3.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. Nippon BS Broadcasting's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Nippon BS Broadcasting (TSE:9414), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.32 as of Jun. 27, 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 Nippon BS Broadcasting (TSE:9414) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon BS Broadcasting stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円896.00 is trading 3.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円862.40. GuruFocus considers Nippon BS Broadcasting to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9414:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.32
  • GF Value™: 円862.40 vs. price of 円896.00 (3.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9414 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nippon BS Broadcasting Business Description

Address 2-5 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0062
Nippon BS Broadcasting Corp is a Japan-based company engages in the satellite broadcasting services. It provides various programs that include news, economy, entertainment, drama, movie, anime, hobby and art, travel, education, sports, and special program.
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