CSSPF (NIOX Group) Beneish M-Score: -2.98 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is NIOX Group Beneish M-Score?

NIOX Group CSSPF 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.98 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates CSSPF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.21 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 765 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, NIOX Group ranks better than 76.86% 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 -2.98 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

CSSPF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.57   Med: -2.53   Max: -1.35
Current: -2.98

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of NIOX Group was -1.35. The lowest was -5.57. And the median was -2.53.


NIOX Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NIOX Group'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.

NIOX Group Beneish M-Score Chart

NIOX Group 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 -2.66 -1.35 -2.40 -3.76 -2.98

NIOX Group 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 -2.40 0.00 -3.76 0.00 -2.98

CSSPF vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, NIOX Group'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.


NIOX Group Beneish M-Score vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, NIOX Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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NIOX Group 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 NIOX Group 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 * 0.8306+0.528 * 1.0441+0.404 * 0.8681+0.892 * 1.2337+0.115 * 0.9202
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8755+4.679 * -0.110236-0.327 * 0.8674
=-2.92

* 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 $8.03 Mil.
Revenue was $65.19 Mil.
Gross Profit was $45.11 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $41.37 Mil.
Total Assets was $102.01 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1.61 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $5.49 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $27.31 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $10.84 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.67 Mil.
Net Income was $9.37 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $20.62 Mil.
Total Receivables was $7.84 Mil.
Revenue was $52.85 Mil.
Gross Profit was $38.18 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $26.68 Mil.
Total Assets was $86.47 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $2.15 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $5.31 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $25.28 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $10.24 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1.01 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)
=(8.032 / 65.194) / (7.838 / 52.845)
=0.123202 / 0.148321
=0.8306

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)
=(38.18 / 52.845) / (45.114 / 65.194)
=0.72249 / 0.691996
=1.0441

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 - (41.365 + 1.606) / 102.008) / (1 - (26.675 + 2.149) / 86.473)
=0.578749 / 0.666671
=0.8681

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
=65.194 / 52.845
=1.2337

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))
=(5.31 / (5.31 + 2.149)) / (5.489 / (5.489 + 1.606))
=0.711892 / 0.773643
=0.9202

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)
=(27.309 / 65.194) / (25.284 / 52.845)
=0.418888 / 0.478456
=0.8755

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)
=((0.669 + 10.843) / 102.008) / ((1.011 + 10.24) / 86.473)
=0.112854 / 0.13011
=0.8674

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
=(9.371 - 0 - 20.616) / 102.008
=-0.110236

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.

NIOX Group has a M-score of -2.92 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 -2.98 mean?
NIOX Group (CSSPF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.98 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on NIOX Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NIOX Group ranks #177 out of 765 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is NIOX Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
NIOX Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.98. Based on the distribution chart, NIOX Group ranks #177 out of 765 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NIOX Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NIOX Group's Beneish M-Score compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, NIOX Group ranks #177 out of 765 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places NIOX Group 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 NIOX Group and its competitors. NIOX Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NIOX Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIOX Group (CSSPF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.21, compared to a current price of $0.80 — trading 33.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.98. NIOX Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign 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 NIOX Group (CSSPF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.98 as of Jun. 24, 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 NIOX Group (CSSPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIOX Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.80 is trading 33.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.21. GuruFocus considers NIOX Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CSSPF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.98
  • GF Value™: $1.21 vs. price of $0.80 (33.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 1 warning sign

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


NIOX Group Business Description

Other Exchanges NIOXl:UKNIOX:UK82C:Germany
Address 1 Robert Robinson Avenue, Magdalen Centre, The Oxford Science Park, Oxford, GBR, OX4 4GA
NIOX Group PLC is engaged in improving the diagnosis, monitoring and management of both asthma and COPD by providing greater patient access to FeNO testing. The company is engaged in the design, development, and commercialization of medical devices for the measurement of FeNO, a precise biomarker for type 2 inflammation which is present in asthma and COPD. Its device, NIOX VERO, is increasingly recognised by healthcare professionals as an important tool to improve the diagnosis, monitoring and management of asthma and COPD. It operates in single segment of NIOX relates to the portfolio of products used to improve asthma diagnosis, monitoring and management by measuring fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO).
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