Corline Biomedical AB (FRA:IZ7) Beneish M-Score: -1.80 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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FRA:IZ7 Corline Biomedical AB FRA:IZ7
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What is Corline Biomedical AB Beneish M-Score?

Corline Biomedical AB FRA:IZ7 -2.52% 43 Beneish M-Score is -1.80 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:IZ7 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.45. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 825 Biotechnology companies, Corline Biomedical AB ranks worse than 65.94% 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 -1.8 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:IZ7' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.08   Med: -1.44   Max: 3.74
Current: -1.8

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Corline Biomedical AB was 3.74. The lowest was -4.08. And the median was -1.44.


Corline Biomedical AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Corline Biomedical 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.

Corline Biomedical AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Corline Biomedical 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 -1.39 0.24 -2.90 -3.67 -1.80

Corline Biomedical AB Quarterly Data
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FRA:IZ7 vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Corline Biomedical 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.


Corline Biomedical AB Beneish M-Score vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Corline Biomedical AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Corline Biomedical 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 Corline Biomedical 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 * 1.2999+0.528 * 1.6903+0.404 * 0.9734+0.892 * 0.8271+0.115 * 0.7407
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.030136-0.327 * 0.5907
=-1.76

* 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 €0.32 Mil.
Revenue was €0.70 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.57 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2.20 Mil.
Total Assets was €9.06 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €0.02 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.01 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €0.44 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.00 Mil.
Net Income was €-1.35 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €-1.63 Mil.
Total Receivables was €0.29 Mil.
Revenue was €0.85 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1.17 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1.83 Mil.
Total Assets was €8.24 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €0.02 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.01 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €0.68 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.00 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)
=(0.315 / 0.703) / (0.293 / 0.85)
=0.44808 / 0.344706
=1.2999

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)
=(1.169 / 0.85) / (0.572 / 0.703)
=1.375294 / 0.813656
=1.6903

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 - (2.204 + 0.015) / 9.059) / (1 - (1.829 + 0.019) / 8.238)
=0.75505 / 0.775674
=0.9734

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
=0.703 / 0.85
=0.8271

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))
=(0.008 / (0.008 + 0.019)) / (0.01 / (0.01 + 0.015))
=0.296296 / 0.4
=0.7407

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 / 0.703) / (0 / 0.85)
=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)
=((0 + 0.443) / 9.059) / ((0 + 0.682) / 8.238)
=0.048902 / 0.082787
=0.5907

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
=(-1.352 - 0 - -1.625) / 9.059
=0.030136

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.

Corline Biomedical AB has a M-score of -1.76 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.80 mean?
Corline Biomedical AB (FRA:IZ7) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.80 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Corline Biomedical AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Corline Biomedical AB ranks #544 out of 825 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 65.9%.
Is Corline Biomedical AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Corline Biomedical AB's current Beneish M-Score is -1.80. Based on the distribution chart, Corline Biomedical AB ranks #544 out of 825 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Corline Biomedical AB has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Corline Biomedical AB's Beneish M-Score compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Corline Biomedical AB ranks #544 out of 825 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Corline Biomedical 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Biotechnology 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 Corline Biomedical AB and its competitors. Corline Biomedical AB's current Beneish M-Score is -1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Corline Biomedical AB stock overvalued right now?
Corline Biomedical AB (FRA:IZ7) has a current Beneish M-Score of -1.80. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.45, compared to a current price of €1.55 — trading 243.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.80. Corline Biomedical AB's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 3 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 Corline Biomedical AB (FRA:IZ7), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.80 as of Jul. 14, 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 Corline Biomedical AB (FRA:IZ7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corline Biomedical AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.55 is trading 243.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.45.

Key valuation signals for FRA:IZ7:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.80
  • GF Value™: €0.45 vs. price of €1.55 (243.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IZ7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Corline Biomedical AB Business Description

Other Exchanges CLBIO:Sweden
Address Lefflersgatan 5, Uppsala, SWE, 754 50
Corline Biomedical AB offers customers in the medical technology industry and regenerative medicine as well as transplant clinics products to manage immune thrombosis. The company offers a proprietary surface treatment technology, Corline Heparin Surface (CHS), which can be used in combination with all commonly used implant materials such as polymers (plastics) and various metals, but also for equipment where blood circulation occurs outside the body.
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