Quartix Technologies (LSE:QTX) Beneish M-Score: -2.83 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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What is Quartix Technologies Beneish M-Score?

Quartix Technologies LSE:QTX +4.44% 77 Beneish M-Score is -2.83 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:QTX with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,404 Hardware companies, Quartix Technologies ranks better than 75.29% 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 -2.83 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

LSE:QTX' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.15   Med: -2.46   Max: -1.37
Current: -2.83

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Quartix Technologies was -1.37. The lowest was -3.15. And the median was -2.46.

Quartix Technologies Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Quartix Technologies'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.

Quartix Technologies Beneish M-Score Chart

Quartix Technologies 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 -2.19 -2.14 -1.37 -3.15 -2.83

Quartix Technologies 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 -1.37 0.00 -3.15 0.00 -2.83

LSE:QTX vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Quartix Technologies'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.

Quartix Technologies Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Quartix Technologies's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Quartix Technologies 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 Quartix Technologies 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 * 0.9947+0.528 * 0.9784+0.404 * 0.8945+0.892 * 1.1226+0.115 * 1.0523
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9498+4.679 * -0.095578-0.327 * 0.8929
=-2.83

* 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 £4.60 Mil.
Revenue was £35.71 Mil.
Gross Profit was £26.13 Mil.
Total Current Assets was £11.66 Mil.
Total Assets was £43.15 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was £17.03 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was £3.24 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was £17.45 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was £8.82 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £0.51 Mil.
Net Income was £6.38 Mil.
Gross Profit was £0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was £10.51 Mil.
 Total Receivables was £4.12 Mil.
Revenue was £31.81 Mil.
Gross Profit was £22.77 Mil.
Total Current Assets was £8.59 Mil.
Total Assets was £38.47 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was £15.47 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was £3.13 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was £16.36 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was £8.90 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £0.41 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)
=(4.595 / 35.707) / (4.115 / 31.808)
=0.128686 / 0.12937
=0.9947

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)
=(22.773 / 31.808) / (26.128 / 35.707)
=0.715952 / 0.731733
=0.9784

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 - (11.664 + 17.027) / 43.148) / (1 - (8.594 + 15.466) / 38.471)
=0.335056 / 0.374594
=0.8945

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
=35.707 / 31.808
=1.1226

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))
=(3.129 / (3.129 + 15.466)) / (3.241 / (3.241 + 17.027))
=0.168271 / 0.159907
=1.0523

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)
=(17.448 / 35.707) / (16.364 / 31.808)
=0.488644 / 0.514462
=0.9498

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)
=((0.505 + 8.823) / 43.148) / ((0.411 + 8.903) / 38.471)
=0.216186 / 0.242104
=0.8929

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
=(6.381 - 0 - 10.505) / 43.148
=-0.095578

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.

Quartix Technologies has a M-score of -2.83 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 -2.83 mean?
Quartix Technologies (LSE:QTX) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.83 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Quartix Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Quartix Technologies ranks #594 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 24.7%.
Is Quartix Technologies' Beneish M-Score too high?
Quartix Technologies' current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. Based on the distribution chart, Quartix Technologies ranks #594 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Quartix Technologies has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quartix Technologies' Beneish M-Score compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Quartix Technologies ranks #594 out of 2404 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Quartix Technologies in the top 25% 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Quartix Technologies and its competitors. Quartix Technologies's current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quartix Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quartix Technologies (LSE:QTX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.48, compared to a current price of £2.35 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.83. Quartix Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Quartix Technologies (LSE:QTX), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.83 as of Jun. 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 Quartix Technologies (LSE:QTX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quartix Technologies stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.35 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.48. GuruFocus considers Quartix Technologies to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:QTX:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.83
  • GF Value™: £2.48 vs. price of £2.35 (5.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Quartix Technologies Business Description

Address One Cambridge Square, Cambridge North, Cambridge, GBR, CB3 0AX
Quartix Technologies PLC is a supplier of subscription-based vehicle tracking systems, software and services. The Group provides an integrated tracking and telematics data analysis solution for fleets of commercial vehicles that is designed to improve productivity and lower costs by capturing, analyzing and reporting vehicle and driver data. The group's revenue by geographical markets is highest in the United Kingdom, followed by France, other European territories, and the United States of America. The features offered by the company are : Live Tracking, Trip Reports, Geofencing, Driver Behaviour and Others. The solutions offered by the company are: GPS Vehicle Tracking, Fleet Management Software, and Commercial Dashcams.
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