Japan Process Development Co (TSE:9651) Beneish M-Score: -2.26 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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TSE:9651 Japan Process Development Co Ltd TSE:9651
82 GF Score
Price 円1,934.00
GF Value 円1,283.15
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Japan Process Development Co Beneish M-Score?

Japan Process Development Co TSE:9651 -1.43% 82 Beneish M-Score is -2.26 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9651 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,283.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,630 Software companies, Japan Process Development Co ranks worse than 67.07% 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 -2.26 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:9651' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.69   Med: -2.5   Max: -1.59
Current: -2.26

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Japan Process Development Co was -1.59. The lowest was -2.69. And the median was -2.50.


Japan Process Development Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Process Development 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.

Japan Process Development Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Japan Process Development Co Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Beneish M-Score
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Japan Process Development Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:9651 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Japan Process Development 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.


Japan Process Development Co Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Japan Process Development Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Process Development Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Japan Process Development 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 Japan Process Development 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 * 1.0639+0.528 * 0.9901+0.404 * 0.6529+0.892 * 1.1061+0.115 * 0.9846
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0588+4.679 * 0.067657-0.327 * 1.2894
=-2.26

* 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 (May25) TTM:Last Year (May24) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円2,971 Mil.
Revenue was 円10,473 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,285 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円11,909 Mil.
Total Assets was 円14,474 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円127 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円40 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円128 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,352 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,478 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円499 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円2,525 Mil.
Revenue was 円9,469 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,045 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円9,306 Mil.
Total Assets was 円12,803 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円195 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円61 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円109 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,299 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)
=(2971.482 / 10473.149) / (2525.237 / 9468.657)
=0.283724 / 0.266694
=1.0639

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)
=(2045.024 / 9468.657) / (2284.695 / 10473.149)
=0.215978 / 0.218148
=0.9901

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 - (11909.262 + 127.006) / 14473.866) / (1 - (9305.538 + 194.834) / 12803.046)
=0.168414 / 0.25796
=0.6529

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
=10473.149 / 9468.657
=1.1061

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))
=(60.732 / (60.732 + 194.834)) / (40.408 / (40.408 + 127.006))
=0.237637 / 0.241366
=0.9846

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)
=(127.811 / 10473.149) / (109.14 / 9468.657)
=0.012204 / 0.011526
=1.0588

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 + 3351.895) / 14473.866) / ((0 + 2299.451) / 12803.046)
=0.231583 / 0.179602
=1.2894

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
=(1478.151 - 0 - 498.888) / 14473.866
=0.067657

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.

Japan Process Development Co has a M-score of -2.26 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 -2.26 mean?
Japan Process Development Co (TSE:9651) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.26 as of Jul. 23, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Japan Process Development Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Process Development Co ranks #1764 out of 2630 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is Japan Process Development Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Japan Process Development Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.26. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Process Development Co ranks #1764 out of 2630 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Process Development Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Process Development Co's Beneish M-Score compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Japan Process Development Co ranks #1764 out of 2630 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Japan Process Development 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Japan Process Development Co and its competitors. Japan Process Development Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Process Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Process Development Co (TSE:9651) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,283.15, compared to a current price of 円1,934.00 — trading 50.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.26. Japan Process Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Japan Process Development Co (TSE:9651), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.26 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 Japan Process Development Co (TSE:9651) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Process Development Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,934.00 is trading 50.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,283.15. GuruFocus considers Japan Process Development Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9651:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.26
  • GF Value™: 円1,283.15 vs. price of 円1,934.00 (50.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9651 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Japan Process Development Co Business Description

Address 2-4-1 Hamamatsu-cho, World Trade Center Building, 26th Floor, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-6126
Japan Process Development Co Ltd is a Japan based system integration and software development company. It is involved in the control system business, automotive system business, specific information system business, embedded systems business, IT service business and others.
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