AEBI (Aebi Schmidt Holding AG) Beneish M-Score: -1.68 (As of Aug. 23, 2026)

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What is Aebi Schmidt Holding AG Beneish M-Score?

Aebi Schmidt Holding AG AEBI +3.44% 16 Beneish M-Score is -1.68 as of Aug. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates AEBI with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 207 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Aebi Schmidt Holding AG ranks worse than 85.99% 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 -1.68 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

AEBI' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.74   Med: -1.68   Max: -1.59
Current: -1.68

During the past 3 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Aebi Schmidt Holding AG was -1.59. The lowest was -1.74. And the median was -1.68.


Aebi Schmidt Holding AG Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aebi Schmidt Holding AG'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.

Aebi Schmidt Holding AG Beneish M-Score Chart

Aebi Schmidt Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 -1.59

Aebi Schmidt Holding AG Quarterly Data
Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 -1.59 -1.74 -1.68

AEBI vs LNN, ASTE, HY: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Aebi Schmidt Holding AG'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.


Aebi Schmidt Holding AG Beneish M-Score vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Aebi Schmidt Holding AG's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aebi Schmidt Holding AG's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Aebi Schmidt Holding AG 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 Aebi Schmidt Holding AG 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 * 0.9624+0.528 * 1.0544+0.404 * 1.0638+0.892 * 1.7944+0.115 * 0.9149
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9852+4.679 * 0.006124-0.327 * 0.8408
=-1.68

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $369 Mil.
Revenue was 496.408 + 455.545 + 528.371 + 471.325 = $1,952 Mil.
Gross Profit was 97.292 + 87.389 + 99.803 + 94.113 = $379 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $897 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,016 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $331 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $59 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $231 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $453 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $702 Mil.
Net Income was 10.51 + 0.695 + 8.768 + 1.206 = $21 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -0.592 + -2.859 + -4.747 + -2.523 = $-11 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 7.107 + -17.739 + 33.524 + -3.336 = $20 Mil.
Total Receivables was $214 Mil.
Revenue was 277.743 + 249.186 + 298.227 + 262.451 = $1,088 Mil.
Gross Profit was 56.832 + 53.306 + 57.454 + 54.877 = $222 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $606 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,219 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $166 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $27 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $130 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $308 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $522 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)
=(369.135 / 1951.649) / (213.754 / 1087.607)
=0.18914 / 0.196536
=0.9624

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)
=(222.469 / 1087.607) / (378.597 / 1951.649)
=0.204549 / 0.193988
=1.0544

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 - (897.033 + 331.34) / 2015.711) / (1 - (605.612 + 165.703) / 1218.854)
=0.390601 / 0.36718
=1.0638

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
=1951.649 / 1087.607
=1.7944

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))
=(26.638 / (26.638 + 165.703)) / (59.104 / (59.104 + 331.34))
=0.138494 / 0.151376
=0.9149

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)
=(230.598 / 1951.649) / (130.44 / 1087.607)
=0.118155 / 0.119933
=0.9852

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)
=((701.975 + 452.601) / 2015.711) / ((521.865 + 308.486) / 1218.854)
=0.572788 / 0.681256
=0.8408

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
=(21.179 - -10.721 - 19.556) / 2015.711
=0.006124

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.

Aebi Schmidt Holding AG has a M-score of -1.68 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 -1.68 mean?
Aebi Schmidt Holding AG (AEBI) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.68 as of Aug. 23, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Aebi Schmidt Holding AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aebi Schmidt Holding AG ranks #178 out of 207 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 86%.
Is Aebi Schmidt Holding AG's Beneish M-Score too high?
Aebi Schmidt Holding AG's current Beneish M-Score is -1.68. Based on the distribution chart, Aebi Schmidt Holding AG ranks #178 out of 207 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aebi Schmidt Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aebi Schmidt Holding AG's Beneish M-Score compare to LNN and ASTE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Aebi Schmidt Holding AG ranks #178 out of 207 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Aebi Schmidt Holding AG 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Aebi Schmidt Holding AG and its competitors. Aebi Schmidt Holding AG's current Beneish M-Score is -1.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aebi Schmidt Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Aebi Schmidt Holding AG (AEBI) has a current Beneish M-Score of -1.68. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.68. Aebi Schmidt Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 Aebi Schmidt Holding AG (AEBI), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.68 as of Aug. 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.

Aebi Schmidt Holding AG Business Description

Address Schulstrasse 4, Frauenfeld, CHE, 8500
Aebi Schmidt Holding AG is a manufacturer of specialty vehicles. Its core offerings include solutions and equipment for snow removal and de-icing, street and runway sweepers, truck and RV chassis, as well as truck bodies and vehicle upfitting for a wide range of commercial fleets and vocations. Additionally, it produces specialty vehicles and equipment for municipal and airport maintenance services as well as for the cultivation of steep and challenging terrain. The company's portfolio of product brands consists of Aebi, Schmidt, Monroe, Towmaster, MB, Utilimaster, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Swenson, Meyer, MB and Spartan RV Chassis. It has two reportable segments: North America, and Europe and the Rest of the World. Maximum revenue is generated from the North America segment.
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