Central Security Patrols Co (TSE:9740) Beneish M-Score: -2.45 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSE:9740 Central Security Patrols Co Ltd TSE:9740
74 GF Score
Price 円2,552.00
GF Value 円3,171.67
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Central Security Patrols Co Beneish M-Score?

Central Security Patrols Co TSE:9740 -0.62% 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.45 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9740 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,171.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, Central Security Patrols Co ranks worse than 58.53% 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 -2.45 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSE:9740' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.78   Med: -2.63   Max: -2.24
Current: -2.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Central Security Patrols Co was -2.24. The lowest was -2.78. And the median was -2.63.


Central Security Patrols Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Security Patrols 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.

Central Security Patrols Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Central Security Patrols Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.78 -2.49 -2.66 -2.39 -2.45

Central Security Patrols Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 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 -2.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.45

TSE:9740 vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Central Security Patrols 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.


Central Security Patrols Co Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Central Security Patrols Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Central Security Patrols Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Central Security Patrols 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 Central Security Patrols 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 * 1.0514+0.528 * 1.0224+0.404 * 1.2856+0.892 * 1.1026+0.115 * 1.0629
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9919+4.679 * -0.042939-0.327 * 1.1243
=-2.45

* 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 (Feb26) TTM:Last Year (Feb25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円11,192 Mil.
Revenue was 円78,745 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円16,974 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円39,519 Mil.
Total Assets was 円71,737 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円18,033 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,966 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,817 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円21,636 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,817 Mil.
Net Income was 円2,504 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円5,584 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円9,655 Mil.
Revenue was 円71,418 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円15,739 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円38,079 Mil.
Total Assets was 円63,522 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円15,674 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円2,769 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円1,661 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円18,000 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,259 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)
=(11192.146 / 78745.171) / (9654.522 / 71417.635)
=0.142131 / 0.135184
=1.0514

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)
=(15738.884 / 71417.635) / (16973.547 / 78745.171)
=0.220378 / 0.21555
=1.0224

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 - (39518.801 + 18033.426) / 71736.644) / (1 - (38078.844 + 15673.892) / 63522.393)
=0.197729 / 0.153799
=1.2856

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
=78745.171 / 71417.635
=1.1026

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))
=(2768.884 / (2768.884 + 15673.892)) / (2966.015 / (2966.015 + 18033.426))
=0.150134 / 0.141243
=1.0629

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)
=(1816.867 / 78745.171) / (1661.265 / 71417.635)
=0.023073 / 0.023261
=0.9919

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)
=((2817.067 + 21635.922) / 71736.644) / ((1259.315 + 17999.939) / 63522.393)
=0.340872 / 0.303188
=1.1243

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
=(2503.576 - 0 - 5583.854) / 71736.644
=-0.042939

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.

Central Security Patrols Co has a M-score of -2.45 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 -2.45 mean?
Central Security Patrols Co (TSE:9740) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.45 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Central Security Patrols Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Security Patrols Co ranks #597 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 58.5%.
Is Central Security Patrols Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Central Security Patrols Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. Based on the distribution chart, Central Security Patrols Co ranks #597 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Security Patrols Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Security Patrols Co's Beneish M-Score compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Central Security Patrols Co ranks #597 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Central Security Patrols 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business 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 Central Security Patrols Co and its competitors. Central Security Patrols Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Security Patrols Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Security Patrols Co (TSE:9740) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,171.67, compared to a current price of 円2,552.00 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. Central Security Patrols Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Central Security Patrols Co (TSE:9740), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.45 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 Central Security Patrols Co (TSE:9740) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Security Patrols Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,552.00 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,171.67. GuruFocus considers Central Security Patrols Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9740:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.45
  • GF Value™: 円3,171.67 vs. price of 円2,552.00 (19.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9740 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Central Security Patrols Co Business Description

Address Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-chome fourth No. 1, Shinjuku NS Building, Tokyo, JPN, 163-0831
Central Security Patrols Co Ltd provides security services in Japan. The company provides manned guarding, machine security, online security, home security, transport security, and surveillance cameras. The company also develops and sells information security systems and cryptographic technology software.
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