SE Holdings andubations Co (TSE:9478) Beneish M-Score: -2.58 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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TSE:9478 SE Holdings and Incubations Co Ltd TSE:9478
76 GF Score
Price 円511.00
GF Value 円347.22
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is SE Holdings andubations Co Beneish M-Score?

SE Holdings andubations Co TSE:9478 +2.61% 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.58 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9478 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円347.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 973 Media - Diversified companies, SE Holdings andubations Co ranks worse than 50.05% 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 -2.58 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:9478' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.58   Med: -2.41   Max: -2.03
Current: -2.58

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of SE Holdings andubations Co was -2.03. The lowest was -2.58. And the median was -2.41.


SE Holdings andubations Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SE Holdings andubations Co'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.

SE Holdings andubations Co Beneish M-Score Chart

SE Holdings andubations Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.43 -2.03 -2.51 -2.31 -2.58

SE Holdings andubations Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -2.51 0.00 -2.31 0.00 -2.58

TSE:9478 vs NYT, WLY: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, SE Holdings andubations Co'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.


SE Holdings andubations Co Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, SE Holdings andubations Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SE Holdings andubations Co 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 SE Holdings andubations Co 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 * 0.9306+0.528 * 1.0098+0.404 * 0.728+0.892 * 0.9702+0.115 * 0.7461
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.015463-0.327 * 0.8362
=-2.58

* 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1,579 Mil.
Revenue was 円7,026 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,402 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円17,229 Mil.
Total Assets was 円18,690 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,138 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円58 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,886 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,170 Mil.
Net Income was 円633 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円344 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,749 Mil.
Revenue was 円7,242 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円3,541 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円13,711 Mil.
Total Assets was 円15,545 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,465 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円55 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,880 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,149 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)
=(1579 / 7026) / (1749 / 7242)
=0.224737 / 0.241508
=0.9306

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)
=(3541 / 7242) / (3402 / 7026)
=0.488953 / 0.484202
=1.0098

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 - (17229 + 1138) / 18690) / (1 - (13711 + 1465) / 15545)
=0.017282 / 0.023738
=0.728

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
=7026 / 7242
=0.9702

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))
=(55 / (55 + 1465)) / (58 / (58 + 1138))
=0.036184 / 0.048495
=0.7461

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 / 7026) / (0 / 7242)
=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)
=((1170 + 3886) / 18690) / ((1149 + 3880) / 15545)
=0.270519 / 0.323512
=0.8362

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
=(633 - 0 - 344) / 18690
=0.015463

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.

SE Holdings andubations Co has a M-score of -2.58 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 -2.58 mean?
SE Holdings andubations Co (TSE:9478) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.58 as of Jul. 23, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on SE Holdings andubations Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SE Holdings andubations Co ranks #487 out of 973 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is SE Holdings andubations Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
SE Holdings andubations Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. Based on the distribution chart, SE Holdings andubations Co ranks #487 out of 973 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SE Holdings andubations Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SE Holdings andubations Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, SE Holdings andubations Co ranks #487 out of 973 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places SE Holdings andubations Co 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 SE Holdings andubations Co and its competitors. SE Holdings andubations Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SE Holdings andubations Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SE Holdings andubations Co (TSE:9478) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円347.22, compared to a current price of 円511.00 — trading 47.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. SE Holdings andubations Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 SE Holdings andubations Co (TSE:9478), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.58 as of Jul. 23, 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 SE Holdings andubations Co (TSE:9478) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SE Holdings andubations Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円511.00 is trading 47.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円347.22. GuruFocus considers SE Holdings andubations Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9478:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.58
  • GF Value™: 円347.22 vs. price of 円511.00 (47.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9478 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SE Holdings andubations Co Business Description

Address 5 Funamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 160-0006
SE Holdings and Incubations Co Ltd is engaged in diversified businesses namely IT technology information services; mobile internet services; marketing services for IT-related enterprises; store operations utilizing IT technology and Development of IT engineers and human resources services.
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