NSW (TSE:9739) Beneish M-Score: -2.47 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSE:9739 NSW Inc TSE:9739
76 GF Score
Price 円2,506.00
GF Value 円3,017.98
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is NSW Beneish M-Score?

NSW TSE:9739 -1.38% 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.47 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9739 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,017.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,634 Software companies, NSW ranks worse than 54.33% 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.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.47 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:9739' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.75   Med: -2.47   Max: -1.97
Current: -2.47

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of NSW was -1.97. The lowest was -2.75. And the median was -2.47.


NSW Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NSW'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.

NSW Beneish M-Score Chart

NSW 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 -2.49 -1.97 -2.52 -2.47 -2.47

NSW 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 -2.52 -1.87 -2.47 0.00 -2.47

TSE:9739 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, NSW'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.


NSW Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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NSW 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 NSW 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 * 1.0133+0.528 * 1.0235+0.404 * 1.1412+0.892 * 1.048+0.115 * 1.064
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 2.4255+4.679 * 0.018686-0.327 * 0.9033
=-2.47

* 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15,105 Mil.
Revenue was 円52,431 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円10,762 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円37,911 Mil.
Total Assets was 円49,289 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円5,987 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円482 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,576 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円8,334 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Net Income was 円3,709 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円2,788 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円14,223 Mil.
Revenue was 円50,028 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円10,510 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円36,858 Mil.
Total Assets was 円47,149 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円5,772 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円497 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円620 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円8,826 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)
=(15105 / 52431) / (14223 / 50028)
=0.288093 / 0.284301
=1.0133

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)
=(10510 / 50028) / (10762 / 52431)
=0.210082 / 0.20526
=1.0235

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 - (37911 + 5987) / 49289) / (1 - (36858 + 5772) / 47149)
=0.109375 / 0.095845
=1.1412

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
=52431 / 50028
=1.048

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))
=(497 / (497 + 5772)) / (482 / (482 + 5987))
=0.079279 / 0.074509
=1.064

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)
=(1576 / 52431) / (620 / 50028)
=0.030059 / 0.012393
=2.4255

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 + 8334) / 49289) / ((0 + 8826) / 47149)
=0.169084 / 0.187194
=0.9033

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
=(3709 - 0 - 2788) / 49289
=0.018686

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.

NSW has a M-score of -2.47 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 -2.47 mean?
NSW (TSE:9739) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.47 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on NSW and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NSW ranks #1431 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is NSW's Beneish M-Score too high?
NSW's current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. Based on the distribution chart, NSW ranks #1431 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NSW has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NSW's Beneish M-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, NSW ranks #1431 out of 2634 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places NSW 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 NSW and its competitors. NSW's current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NSW stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NSW (TSE:9739) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,017.98, compared to a current price of 円2,506.00 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. NSW's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 NSW (TSE:9739), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.47 as of Jun. 26, 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 NSW (TSE:9739) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NSW stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,506.00 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,017.98. GuruFocus considers NSW to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9739:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.47
  • GF Value™: 円3,017.98 vs. price of 円2,506.00 (17% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9739 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


NSW Business Description

Address 31-11 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-8577
NSW Inc provides IT and embedded solutions in Japan. It offers a business solution, including consulting, system design, development, maintenance, and operational services for manufacturing, distribution, finance, insurance, and government sectors. The company also provides a range of IT services, such as designing servers and networks for optimum system performance; developing secure environments; and operating and monitoring systems via its urban and suburban data centers. The group conducts four segments, which include Enterprise Solutions, Service Solutions, Embedded Solutions, and Device Solutions.
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