ams-OSRAM AG (CHIX:AMSZ) Beneish M-Score: -2.85 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


CHIX:AMSZ ams-OSRAM AG CHIX:AMSZ
45 GF Score
Price CHF18.57
GF Value CHF7.99
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is ams-OSRAM AG Beneish M-Score?

ams-OSRAM AG CHIX:AMSZ +0.43% 45 Beneish M-Score is -2.85 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:AMSZ with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF7.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 987 Semiconductors companies, ams-OSRAM AG ranks better than 76.9% 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 -2.85 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

CHIX:AMSz' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.63   Med: -2.77   Max: -0.95
Current: -2.85

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of ams-OSRAM AG was -0.95. The lowest was -4.63. And the median was -2.77.


ams-OSRAM AG Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ams-OSRAM 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.

ams-OSRAM AG Beneish M-Score Chart

ams-OSRAM AG 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 -2.72 -3.28 -3.92 -3.11 -2.95

ams-OSRAM AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 -3.14 -3.18 -2.66 -2.95 -2.85

CHIX:AMSZ vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, ams-OSRAM 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.


ams-OSRAM AG Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, ams-OSRAM AG's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ams-OSRAM 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 ams-OSRAM 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 * 1.0755+0.528 * 0.997+0.404 * 0.8602+0.892 * 0.9506+0.115 * 0.903
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0311+4.679 * -0.066773-0.327 * 1.0373
=-2.85

* 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 CHF348 Mil.
Revenue was 724.498 + 815.563 + 797.034 + 726.909 = CHF3,064 Mil.
Gross Profit was 168.382 + 202.491 + 211.172 + 184.776 = CHF767 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CHF2,600 Mil.
Total Assets was CHF5,946 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CHF1,508 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CHF390 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CHF400 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CHF1,859 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF2,122 Mil.
Net Income was -140.167 + -18.663 + -26.163 + 0 = CHF-185 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = CHF0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 0 + 106.378 + 82.226 + 23.449 = CHF212 Mil.
Total Receivables was CHF340 Mil.
Revenue was 783.299 + 823.446 + 828.394 + 787.968 = CHF3,223 Mil.
Gross Profit was 198.691 + 167.117 + 221.908 + 216.475 = CHF804 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CHF2,033 Mil.
Total Assets was CHF5,905 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CHF1,751 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CHF399 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CHF408 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CHF1,896 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF1,915 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)
=(347.686 / 3064.004) / (340.067 / 3223.107)
=0.113474 / 0.105509
=1.0755

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)
=(804.191 / 3223.107) / (766.821 / 3064.004)
=0.249508 / 0.250268
=0.997

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 - (2600.365 + 1508.157) / 5946.163) / (1 - (2032.758 + 1750.961) / 5905.314)
=0.309047 / 0.359269
=0.8602

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
=3064.004 / 3223.107
=0.9506

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))
=(399.326 / (399.326 + 1750.961)) / (390.462 / (390.462 + 1508.157))
=0.185708 / 0.205656
=0.903

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)
=(400.242 / 3064.004) / (408.317 / 3223.107)
=0.130627 / 0.126684
=1.0311

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)
=((2121.614 + 1859.484) / 5946.163) / ((1915.263 + 1896.158) / 5905.314)
=0.669524 / 0.645422
=1.0373

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
=(-184.993 - 0 - 212.053) / 5946.163
=-0.066773

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.

ams-OSRAM AG has a M-score of -2.85 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 -2.85 mean?
ams-OSRAM AG (CHIX:AMSZ) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.85 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on ams-OSRAM AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ams-OSRAM AG ranks #228 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is ams-OSRAM AG's Beneish M-Score too high?
ams-OSRAM AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. Based on the distribution chart, ams-OSRAM AG ranks #228 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ams-OSRAM AG has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ams-OSRAM AG's Beneish M-Score compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, ams-OSRAM AG ranks #228 out of 987 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places ams-OSRAM AG in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Semiconductors 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 ams-OSRAM AG and its competitors. ams-OSRAM AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ams-OSRAM AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ams-OSRAM AG (CHIX:AMSZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF7.99, compared to a current price of CHF18.57 — trading 132.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.85. ams-OSRAM AG's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 6 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 ams-OSRAM AG (CHIX:AMSZ), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.85 as of Jun. 25, 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 ams-OSRAM AG (CHIX:AMSZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ams-OSRAM AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF18.57 is trading 132.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF7.99. GuruFocus considers ams-OSRAM AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:AMSZ:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.85
  • GF Value™: CHF7.99 vs. price of CHF18.57 (132.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 6 warning signs

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


ams-OSRAM AG Business Description

Address Tobelbader Strasse 30, Premstaetten, AUT, 8141
ams-OSRAM AG designs, manufactures, and sells sensors, sensor interfaces, and analog integrated circuit solutions. The company is an important supplier to customers in the consumer, communications, medical, automotive, and industrial end markets. The firm operates in three segments: BU Opto Semiconductors, CMOS Sensors & ASICs, and BU Lamps and Systems. The majority of its revenue is generated from the BU Opto Semiconductors segment. The company generates maximum revenue from the Asia Pacific region and the rest from the Americas, and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
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