Ackermans & Van Haaren NV (CHIX:ACKBB) Beneish M-Score: -2.61 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


CHIX:ACKBB Ackermans & Van Haaren NV CHIX:ACKBB
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GF Value €204.11
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What is Ackermans & Van Haaren NV Beneish M-Score?

Ackermans & Van Haaren NV CHIX:ACKBB +5.58% 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.61 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ACKBB with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €204.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV ranks better than 59.98% 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 -2.61 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:ACKBb' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.71   Med: -2.51   Max: -2.15
Current: -2.61

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ackermans & Van Haaren NV was -2.15. The lowest was -2.71. And the median was -2.51.


Ackermans & Van Haaren NV Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ackermans & Van Haaren NV'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.

Ackermans & Van Haaren NV Beneish M-Score Chart

Ackermans & Van Haaren NV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.39 -2.15 -2.45 -2.18 -2.61

Ackermans & Van Haaren NV Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -2.45 0.00 -2.18 0.00 -2.61

CHIX:ACKBB vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV'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.


Ackermans & Van Haaren NV Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Ackermans & Van Haaren NV 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 Ackermans & Van Haaren NV 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 * 1.0424+0.528 * 0.8932+0.404 * 0.9818+0.892 * 0.9865+0.115 * 0.979
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.019416-0.327 * 0.9909
=-2.61

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €5,438 Mil.
Revenue was €5,962 Mil.
Gross Profit was €2,311 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €8,127 Mil.
Total Assets was €21,263 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €3,375 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €536 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €10,641 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,967 Mil.
Net Income was €593 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €1,005 Mil.
Total Receivables was €5,288 Mil.
Revenue was €6,043 Mil.
Gross Profit was €2,092 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €7,965 Mil.
Total Assets was €20,291 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,839 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €440 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €10,541 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,565 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)
=(5438.183 / 5961.612) / (5288.499 / 6043.334)
=0.9122 / 0.875096
=1.0424

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)
=(2092.296 / 6043.334) / (2310.862 / 5961.612)
=0.346216 / 0.387624
=0.8932

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 - (8126.924 + 3375.232) / 21263.042) / (1 - (7965.004 + 2839.242) / 20291.367)
=0.459054 / 0.467545
=0.9818

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
=5961.612 / 6043.334
=0.9865

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))
=(440.337 / (440.337 + 2839.242)) / (536.485 / (536.485 + 3375.232))
=0.134266 / 0.137148
=0.979

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 / 5961.612) / (0 / 6043.334)
=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)
=((2967.32 + 10641.196) / 21263.042) / ((2564.668 + 10540.934) / 20291.367)
=0.640008 / 0.645871
=0.9909

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
=(592.548 - 0 - 1005.382) / 21263.042
=-0.019416

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.

Ackermans & Van Haaren NV has a M-score of -2.61 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 -2.61 mean?
Ackermans & Van Haaren NV (CHIX:ACKBB) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.61 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ackermans & Van Haaren NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV ranks #682 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 40%.
Is Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. Based on the distribution chart, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV ranks #682 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV ranks #682 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Ackermans & Van Haaren NV in the upper 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Ackermans & Van Haaren NV and its competitors. Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ackermans & Van Haaren NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV (CHIX:ACKBB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €204.11, compared to a current price of €287.40 — trading 40.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Ackermans & Van Haaren NV (CHIX:ACKBB), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.61 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 Ackermans & Van Haaren NV (CHIX:ACKBB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €287.40 is trading 40.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €204.11. GuruFocus considers Ackermans & Van Haaren NV to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ACKBB:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.61
  • GF Value™: €204.11 vs. price of €287.40 (40.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Ackermans & Van Haaren NV Business Description

Address Begijnenvest 113, Antwerp, BEL, 2000
Ackermans & Van Haaren NV is an investment company. It is a diversified group active in Marine Engineering & Contracting, Private Banking, Real Estate, Energy & Resources, and Growth Capital. The company's business segments include: Marine Engineering and Contracting, Private Banking, Real Estate, Energy and Resources, and AvH and Growth Capital. The majority of revenue is derived from the Marine Engineering & Contracting segment.
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