Eltel AB (CHIX:ELTELS) Beneish M-Score: -2.35 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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What is Eltel AB Beneish M-Score?

Eltel AB CHIX:ELTELS 52 Beneish M-Score is -2.35 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ELTELS with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of kr11.71. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 355 Telecommunication Services companies, Eltel AB ranks worse than 79.15% 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 -2.35 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

CHIX:ELTELs' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.39   Med: -2.76   Max: -2.2
Current: -2.35

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Eltel AB was -2.20. The lowest was -3.39. And the median was -2.76.


Eltel AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Eltel AB'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.

Eltel AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Eltel AB 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 -2.58 -2.65 -2.67 -3.15 -2.78

Eltel AB 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 -3.02 -2.99 -2.69 -2.78 -2.35

CHIX:ELTELS vs TMUS, VZ, T: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Eltel AB'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.


Eltel AB Beneish M-Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Eltel AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Eltel AB 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 Eltel AB 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 * 1.1551+0.528 * 0.9214+0.404 * 0.9888+0.892 * 0.9871+0.115 * 1.0107
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9415+4.679 * 0.013406-0.327 * 1.0759
=-2.35

* 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 kr1,856 Mil.
Revenue was 2060.555 + 2600.874 + 2289.271 + 2214.698 = kr9,165 Mil.
Gross Profit was 246.663 + 355.852 + 305.823 + 247.791 = kr1,156 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr2,261 Mil.
Total Assets was kr6,448 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr633 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr328 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr919 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr2,453 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr1,728 Mil.
Net Income was -19.388 + 35.912 + 28.602 + -9.912 = kr35 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -205.732 + 450.528 + -210.116 + -85.901 = kr-51 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr1,628 Mil.
Revenue was 1857.863 + 2600.742 + 2387.524 + 2439.441 = kr9,286 Mil.
Gross Profit was 243.187 + 318.623 + 272.471 + 244.96 = kr1,079 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr2,186 Mil.
Total Assets was kr6,442 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr665 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr349 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr989 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr3,344 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr538 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)
=(1855.9 / 9165.398) / (1627.821 / 9285.57)
=0.20249 / 0.175307
=1.1551

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)
=(1079.241 / 9285.57) / (1156.129 / 9165.398)
=0.116228 / 0.126141
=0.9214

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 - (2260.902 + 633.354) / 6447.718) / (1 - (2186.494 + 664.931) / 6442.27)
=0.551119 / 0.557388
=0.9888

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
=9165.398 / 9285.57
=0.9871

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))
=(349.483 / (349.483 + 664.931)) / (327.553 / (327.553 + 633.354))
=0.344517 / 0.340879
=1.0107

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)
=(919.071 / 9165.398) / (988.919 / 9285.57)
=0.100276 / 0.106501
=0.9415

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)
=((1727.721 + 2452.632) / 6447.718) / ((537.86 + 3344.372) / 6442.27)
=0.648346 / 0.602619
=1.0759

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
=(35.214 - 0 - -51.221) / 6447.718
=0.013406

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.

Eltel AB has a M-score of -2.35 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 -2.35 mean?
Eltel AB (CHIX:ELTELS) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.35 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Eltel AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Eltel AB ranks #281 out of 355 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 79.2%.
Is Eltel AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Eltel AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.35. Based on the distribution chart, Eltel AB ranks #281 out of 355 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Eltel AB has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eltel AB's Beneish M-Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Eltel AB ranks #281 out of 355 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Eltel AB 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Telecommunication 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 Eltel AB and its competitors. Eltel AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eltel AB stock overvalued right now?
Eltel AB (CHIX:ELTELS) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.35. The stock's GF Value™ is kr11.71, compared to a current price of kr22.58 — trading 92.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.35. Eltel AB's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Eltel AB (CHIX:ELTELS), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.35 as of Jun. 27, 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 Eltel AB (CHIX:ELTELS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eltel AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr22.58 is trading 92.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr11.71.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ELTELS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.35
  • GF Value™: kr11.71 vs. price of kr22.58 (92.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Eltel AB Business Description

Address Adolfsbergsvagen 13, Bromma, Stockholm, SWE, 168 66
Eltel AB provides technical services for infrastructure networks. It operates in two key business areas: Communication and Power. In the Communication business, which derives key revenue, it establishes networks and supports digitalization by providing design, installation, upgrades, and services to mobile and fixed communication networks. In the Power business, it enables the transmission of renewable energy and electrification by providing maintenance and upgrades to power distribution and transmission, smart grids, and turnkey solutions in e-mobility, solar photovoltaic, wind energy, and battery energy storage systems. The company reports its operations in the following geographical segments: Finland (its maximum revenue-generating market), Denmark and Germany, Norway, and Sweden.
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