Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS) Beneish M-Score: -2.09 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


CHIX:KARS Karnov Group AB CHIX:KARS
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GF Value kr117.71
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What is Karnov Group AB Beneish M-Score?

Karnov Group AB CHIX:KARS 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.09 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:KARS with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of kr117.71 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,021 Business Services companies, Karnov Group AB ranks worse than 78.26% 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 -2.09 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

CHIX:KARs' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.2   Med: -2.37   Max: -1.95
Current: -2.09

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Karnov Group AB was -1.95. The lowest was -3.20. And the median was -2.37.


Karnov Group AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Karnov Group 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.

Karnov Group AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Karnov Group 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 -2.44 -1.95 -2.09 -2.51 -2.09

Karnov Group AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CHIX:KARS vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Karnov Group 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.


Karnov Group AB Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Karnov Group AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Karnov Group 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 Karnov Group 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 * 0.9514+0.528 * 0.9869+0.404 * 0.9152+0.892 * 1.0186+0.115 * 1.0025
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.085389-0.327 * 0.8177
=-2.09

* 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 kr507 Mil.
Revenue was kr2,641 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr2,316 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr1,524 Mil.
Total Assets was kr7,385 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr215 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr413 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr1,765 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr1,986 Mil.
Net Income was kr971 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr340 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr523 Mil.
Revenue was kr2,593 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr2,244 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr1,034 Mil.
Total Assets was kr7,489 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr199 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr386 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr1,950 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr2,703 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)
=(507.2 / 2640.9) / (523.4 / 2592.7)
=0.192056 / 0.201874
=0.9514

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)
=(2243.7 / 2592.7) / (2315.7 / 2640.9)
=0.865391 / 0.87686
=0.9869

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 - (1523.7 + 214.6) / 7385) / (1 - (1033.5 + 198.8) / 7489.1)
=0.764617 / 0.835454
=0.9152

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
=2640.9 / 2592.7
=1.0186

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))
=(385.5 / (385.5 + 198.8)) / (413.1 / (413.1 + 214.6))
=0.659764 / 0.658117
=1.0025

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 / 2640.9) / (0 / 2592.7)
=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)
=((1986.4 + 1765.2) / 7385) / ((2702.8 + 1949.9) / 7489.1)
=0.508003 / 0.621263
=0.8177

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
=(970.8 - 0 - 340.2) / 7385
=0.085389

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.

Karnov Group AB has a M-score of -2.09 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 -2.09 mean?
Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.09 as of Jul. 12, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Karnov Group AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Karnov Group AB ranks #799 out of 1021 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 78.3%.
Is Karnov Group AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Karnov Group AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.09. Based on the distribution chart, Karnov Group AB ranks #799 out of 1021 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Karnov Group AB has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karnov Group AB's Beneish M-Score compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Karnov Group AB ranks #799 out of 1021 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Karnov Group 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 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 Karnov Group AB and its competitors. Karnov Group AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karnov Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr117.71, compared to a current price of kr64.30 — trading 45.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.09. Karnov Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.09 as of Jul. 12, 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 Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karnov Group AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr64.30 is trading 45.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr117.71. GuruFocus considers Karnov Group AB to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:KARS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.09
  • GF Value™: kr117.71 vs. price of kr64.30 (45.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Karnov Group AB Business Description

Address Flemminggatan 14, Stockholm, SWE, 112 26
Karnov Group AB is a provider of mission-critical information in the areas of legal, tax and auditing, environment, and health and safety. Karnov's products include subscription-based online solutions for law firms, tax and accounting firms, corporates, and the public sector including, courts, universities, public authorities, and municipalities. Karnov also publishes and sells offline books and journals and hosts legal training courses. Its brands are Karnov Group Denmark, Norstedts Juridik, Aranzadi LA LEY, Lamy Liaisons, Notisum, Echoline, BELLA Intelligence. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Denmark and also has a presence in Sweden, Norway, France, Spain, and Portugal.
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