HXPLF (Hexpol AB) Beneish M-Score: -2.65 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Hexpol AB Beneish M-Score?

Hexpol AB HXPLF 85 Beneish M-Score is -2.65 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates HXPLF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,530 Chemicals companies, Hexpol AB ranks better than 63.14% 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 -2.65 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HXPLF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.97   Med: -2.5   Max: -1.99
Current: -2.65

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hexpol AB was -1.99. The lowest was -2.97. And the median was -2.50.


Hexpol AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hexpol 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.

Hexpol AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Hexpol 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 -2.09 -2.22 -2.87 -2.50 -2.67

Hexpol 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 -2.63 -2.60 -2.61 -2.67 -2.65

HXPLF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hexpol 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.


Hexpol AB Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hexpol AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hexpol 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 Hexpol 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 * 1.0641+0.528 * 1.0105+0.404 * 0.9862+0.892 * 1.0145+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1322+4.679 * -0.029832-0.327 * 1.0269
=-2.58

* 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 $391 Mil.
Revenue was 511.742 + 457.739 + 500.603 + 523.345 = $1,993 Mil.
Gross Profit was 110.226 + 89.633 + 105.306 + 113.843 = $419 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $816 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,655 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $394 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $137 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $851 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $36 Mil.
Net Income was 54.415 + 36.477 + 49.612 + 56.241 = $197 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 46.044 + 100.178 + 78.099 + 51.633 = $276 Mil.
Total Receivables was $362 Mil.
Revenue was 531.048 + 427.31 + 486.558 + 520.072 = $1,965 Mil.
Gross Profit was 114.184 + 81.93 + 105.582 + 115.667 = $417 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $716 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,380 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $351 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $119 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $744 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $30 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)
=(391.212 / 1993.429) / (362.387 / 1964.988)
=0.196251 / 0.184422
=1.0641

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)
=(417.363 / 1964.988) / (419.008 / 1993.429)
=0.2124 / 0.210195
=1.0105

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 - (816.447 + 394.217) / 2655.197) / (1 - (716.485 + 350.742) / 2380.388)
=0.54404 / 0.551658
=0.9862

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
=1993.429 / 1964.988
=1.0145

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 / (0 + 350.742)) / (0 / (0 + 394.217))
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(136.527 / 1993.429) / (118.869 / 1964.988)
=0.068489 / 0.060493
=1.1322

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)
=((36.492 + 850.577) / 2655.197) / ((30.495 + 743.921) / 2380.388)
=0.334088 / 0.325332
=1.0269

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
=(196.745 - 0 - 275.954) / 2655.197
=-0.029832

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.

Hexpol AB has a M-score of -2.58 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 -2.65 mean?
Hexpol AB (HXPLF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.65 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hexpol AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hexpol AB ranks #564 out of 1530 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is Hexpol AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hexpol AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.65. Based on the distribution chart, Hexpol AB ranks #564 out of 1530 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hexpol AB has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hexpol AB's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hexpol AB ranks #564 out of 1530 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Hexpol 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 a Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Hexpol AB and its competitors. Hexpol AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hexpol AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexpol AB (HXPLF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.62, compared to a current price of $7.41 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.65. Hexpol AB's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 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 Hexpol AB (HXPLF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.65 as of Jun. 26, 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 Hexpol AB (HXPLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexpol AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.41 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.62. GuruFocus considers Hexpol AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HXPLF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.65
  • GF Value™: $9.62 vs. price of $7.41 (23% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Hexpol AB Business Description

Address Gibraltargatan 7, Malmo, SWE, 211 18
Hexpol AB manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into two segments based on product type. The compounding segment, which generates the vast majority of revenue, sells synthetic rubber to the automotive, aerospace, footwear, and pharmaceutical industries. The company's synthetic rubber products are used in the production of tires, hoses, seals, footwear, and pharmaceuticals. The engineered products segment sells gaskets used in plate heat exchangers, forklift wheels, and castor wheels. The Americas generates the majority of its revenue from geographic market.
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