Sandvik AB (FRA:SVKB) Beneish M-Score: -2.62 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Sandvik AB Beneish M-Score?

Sandvik AB FRA:SVKB -2.16% 86 Beneish M-Score is -2.62 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SVKB with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,926 Industrial Products companies, Sandvik AB ranks better than 65.58% 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 -2.62 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:SVKB' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.16   Med: -2.55   Max: -1.98
Current: -2.62

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sandvik AB was -1.98. The lowest was -3.16. And the median was -2.55.


Sandvik AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sandvik 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.

Sandvik AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Sandvik 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 -1.98 -2.30 -2.53 -2.61 -2.64

Sandvik 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 -2.60 -2.67 -2.66 -2.64 -2.62

FRA:SVKB vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Sandvik 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.


Sandvik AB Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sandvik AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sandvik 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 Sandvik 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 * 1.0255+0.528 * 1.0257+0.404 * 0.9666+0.892 * 1.024+0.115 * 1.011
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9874+4.679 * -0.040144-0.327 * 0.9531
=-2.60

* 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 €3,149 Mil.
Revenue was 2848.766 + 2982.912 + 2655.983 + 2696.833 = €11,184 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1145.727 + 1186.236 + 1072.011 + 1077.371 = €4,481 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €7,321 Mil.
Total Assets was €16,918 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,582 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €673 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €2,146 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €3,738 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3,371 Mil.
Net Income was 359.844 + 385.855 + 321.612 + 292.021 = €1,359 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 428.174 + 680.462 + 539.414 + 390.451 = €2,039 Mil.
Total Receivables was €2,999 Mil.
Revenue was 2674.821 + 2795.103 + 2669.44 + 2783.279 = €10,923 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1135.163 + 1126.787 + 1074.523 + 1152.414 = €4,489 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €6,547 Mil.
Total Assets was €16,018 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,600 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €687 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €2,122 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €3,537 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3,524 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)
=(3149.008 / 11184.494) / (2998.71 / 10922.643)
=0.281551 / 0.274541
=1.0255

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)
=(4488.887 / 10922.643) / (4481.345 / 11184.494)
=0.410971 / 0.400675
=1.0257

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 - (7321.288 + 2581.854) / 16918.246) / (1 - (6547.336 + 2599.509) / 16018.161)
=0.414647 / 0.42897
=0.9666

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
=11184.494 / 10922.643
=1.024

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))
=(686.769 / (686.769 + 2599.509)) / (672.79 / (672.79 + 2581.854))
=0.208981 / 0.206717
=1.011

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)
=(2145.574 / 11184.494) / (2122.003 / 10922.643)
=0.191835 / 0.194276
=0.9874

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)
=((3370.522 + 3737.793) / 16918.246) / ((3524.253 + 3537.216) / 16018.161)
=0.420157 / 0.440841
=0.9531

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
=(1359.332 - 0 - 2038.501) / 16918.246
=-0.040144

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.

Sandvik AB has a M-score of -2.60 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 -2.62 mean?
Sandvik AB (FRA:SVKB) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.62 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sandvik AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sandvik AB ranks #1007 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is Sandvik AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sandvik AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. Based on the distribution chart, Sandvik AB ranks #1007 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sandvik AB has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sandvik AB's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sandvik AB ranks #1007 out of 2926 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Sandvik AB in the upper 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Sandvik AB and its competitors. Sandvik AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sandvik AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandvik AB (FRA:SVKB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.54, compared to a current price of €34.83 — trading 69.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. Sandvik AB's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Sandvik AB (FRA:SVKB), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.62 as of Jun. 25, 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 Sandvik AB (FRA:SVKB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandvik AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €34.83 is trading 69.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €20.54. GuruFocus considers Sandvik AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SVKB:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.62
  • GF Value™: €20.54 vs. price of €34.83 (69.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Sandvik AB Business Description

Address Kungsbron 1, Section G, Floor 5, Stockholm, SWE, 111 22
Sandvik is a manufacturer of specialized tools and mining equipment used predominantly by global mining, engineering, and automotive customers. The group is composed of three segments: mining and rock solutions, rock processing, and machining. Sandvik was founded in 1862 and listed on the Nordic Exchange in Stockholm in 1901.
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