NJ Holdings (TSE:9421) Beneish M-Score: -1.14 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


TSE:9421 NJ Holdings Inc TSE:9421
61 GF Score
Price 円600.00
GF Value 円473.10
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is NJ Holdings Beneish M-Score?

NJ Holdings TSE:9421 +1.52% 61 Beneish M-Score is -1.14 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9421 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円473.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 353 Telecommunication Services companies, NJ Holdings ranks worse than 94.33% 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 -1.14 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

TSE:9421' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.83   Med: -2.64   Max: -1.14
Current: -1.14

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of NJ Holdings was -1.14. The lowest was -3.83. And the median was -2.64.


NJ Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NJ 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.

NJ Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

NJ Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.27 -2.69 -3.83 -3.36 -1.14

NJ Holdings Quarterly Data
Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -3.36 0.00 -1.14 0.00 0.00

TSE:9421 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, NJ 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.


NJ Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, NJ Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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NJ Holdings 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 NJ 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 * 1.7997+0.528 * 0.9217+0.404 * 1.1207+0.892 * 0.9391+0.115 * 0.884
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.137073-0.327 * 0.9287
=-1.14

* 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円1,360 Mil.
Revenue was 円9,108 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,798 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,603 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,749 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円87 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円166 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,652 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円111 Mil.
Net Income was 円32 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-482 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円804 Mil.
Revenue was 円9,698 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,764 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,869 Mil.
Total Assets was 円3,944 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円81 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円112 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,570 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円427 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)
=(1359.557 / 9107.7) / (804.432 / 9698.124)
=0.149276 / 0.082947
=1.7997

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)
=(1764.382 / 9698.124) / (1797.634 / 9107.7)
=0.18193 / 0.197375
=0.9217

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 - (2603.485 + 86.957) / 3749.334) / (1 - (2869.027 + 81.099) / 3943.989)
=0.282421 / 0.251994
=1.1207

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
=9107.7 / 9698.124
=0.9391

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))
=(111.94 / (111.94 + 81.099)) / (165.834 / (165.834 + 86.957))
=0.579883 / 0.656012
=0.884

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 / 9107.7) / (0 / 9698.124)
=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)
=((111 + 1652.123) / 3749.334) / ((427 + 1570.098) / 3943.989)
=0.47025 / 0.506365
=0.9287

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
=(31.848 - 0 - -482.084) / 3749.334
=0.137073

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.

NJ Holdings has a M-score of -1.14 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 -1.14 mean?
NJ Holdings (TSE:9421) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.14 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on NJ Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NJ Holdings ranks #333 out of 353 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 94.3%.
Is NJ Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
NJ Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -1.14. Based on the distribution chart, NJ Holdings ranks #333 out of 353 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NJ Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NJ Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, NJ Holdings ranks #333 out of 353 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places NJ Holdings 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 NJ Holdings and its competitors. NJ Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -1.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NJ Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NJ Holdings (TSE:9421) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円473.10, compared to a current price of 円600.00 — trading 26.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.14. NJ Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 NJ Holdings (TSE:9421), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.14 as of Jun. 28, 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 NJ Holdings (TSE:9421) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NJ Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円600.00 is trading 26.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円473.10. GuruFocus considers NJ Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9421:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.14
  • GF Value™: 円473.10 vs. price of 円600.00 (26.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9421 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


NJ Holdings Business Description

Address 3 Chome-8-2 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-0014
NJ Holdings Inc is a Japanese company engaged in the development and operation of games, the dispatch of technical personnel, and the sale of mobile phones.
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