Volvo Car AB (FRA:8JO1) Beneish M-Score: -2.46 (As of Jul. 27, 2026)

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FRA:8JO1 Volvo Car AB FRA:8JO1
76 GF Score
Price €1.69
GF Value €1.99
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Volvo Car AB Beneish M-Score?

Volvo Car AB FRA:8JO1 +0.18% 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.46 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:8JO1 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,271 Vehicles & Parts companies, Volvo Car AB ranks worse than 57.83% 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 -2.46 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:8JO1' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.25   Med: -2.75   Max: -2.13
Current: -2.46

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Volvo Car AB was -2.13. The lowest was -3.25. And the median was -2.75.


Volvo Car AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Volvo Car 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.

Volvo Car AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Volvo Car AB Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -2.27 -2.99 -2.71 -2.88

Volvo Car AB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -3.25 -2.97 -2.88 -2.97 -2.46

FRA:8JO1 vs TSLA, GM, F: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Volvo Car 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.


Volvo Car AB Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Volvo Car AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Volvo Car 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 Volvo Car 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 * 1.2485+0.528 * 0.9669+0.404 * 1.0049+0.892 * 0.8934+0.115 * 0.9957
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.944+4.679 * -0.025267-0.327 * 0.9832
=-2.47

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €1,979 Mil.
Revenue was 7085.299 + 6741.6 + 8673.152 + 7857.504 = €30,358 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1193.426 + 1248.314 + 1373.237 + 1599.426 = €5,414 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €14,728 Mil.
Total Assets was €35,398 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €9,821 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €2,244 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €2,784 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €14,637 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3,312 Mil.
Net Income was 114.572 + 149.471 + 118.265 + 472.237 = €855 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 278.402 + -239.803 + 1460.81 + 249.527 = €1,749 Mil.
Total Receivables was €1,774 Mil.
Revenue was 8489.303 + 7572.132 + 9747.259 + 8172.596 = €33,981 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1143.112 + 1377.805 + 1662.404 + 1676.746 = €5,860 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €14,776 Mil.
Total Assets was €34,339 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €9,090 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €2,066 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €3,302 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €14,489 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3,220 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)
=(1979.009 / 30357.555) / (1774.371 / 33981.29)
=0.06519 / 0.052216
=1.2485

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)
=(5860.067 / 33981.29) / (5414.403 / 30357.555)
=0.17245 / 0.178354
=0.9669

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 - (14728.315 + 9820.792) / 35398.218) / (1 - (14775.648 + 9090.234) / 34339.037)
=0.306487 / 0.304993
=1.0049

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
=30357.555 / 33981.29
=0.8934

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))
=(2066.466 / (2066.466 + 9090.234)) / (2244.327 / (2244.327 + 9820.792))
=0.185222 / 0.186018
=0.9957

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)
=(2784.467 / 30357.555) / (3301.723 / 33981.29)
=0.091722 / 0.097163
=0.944

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)
=((3311.727 + 14636.73) / 35398.218) / ((3220.309 + 14488.712) / 34339.037)
=0.507044 / 0.515711
=0.9832

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
=(854.545 - 0 - 1748.936) / 35398.218
=-0.025267

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.

Volvo Car AB has a M-score of -2.47 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 -2.46 mean?
Volvo Car AB (FRA:8JO1) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.46 as of Jul. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Volvo Car AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Volvo Car AB ranks #735 out of 1271 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 57.8%.
Is Volvo Car AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Volvo Car AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Based on the distribution chart, Volvo Car AB ranks #735 out of 1271 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Volvo Car AB has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volvo Car AB's Beneish M-Score compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Volvo Car AB ranks #735 out of 1271 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Volvo Car 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Volvo Car AB and its competitors. Volvo Car AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volvo Car AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvo Car AB (FRA:8JO1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.99, compared to a current price of €1.69 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Volvo Car AB's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 Volvo Car AB (FRA:8JO1), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.46 as of Jul. 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 Volvo Car AB (FRA:8JO1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvo Car AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.69 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.99. GuruFocus considers Volvo Car AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8JO1:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.46
  • GF Value™: €1.99 vs. price of €1.69 (15.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8JO1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Volvo Car AB Business Description

Address Gunnar Engellaus vag 8, Gothenburg, SWE, 418 78
Volvo Car AB manufactures, designs, and supplies automobiles. The company offers a wide range of cars. Geographically, it has a presence in China, the USA; Sweden; Germany; the United Kingdom; Japan, and South Korea. The company generates maximum revenue from the sale of new cars.
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