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Nordnet AB (publ) (LTS:0A6V) Beneish M-Score : -2.45 (As of Mar. 28, 2025)


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What is Nordnet AB (publ) Beneish M-Score?

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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 -2.45 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

LTS:0A6V' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.22   Med: -2.21   Max: -1.97
Current: -2.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Nordnet AB (publ) was -1.97. The lowest was -3.22. And the median was -2.21.


Nordnet AB (publ) 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 Nordnet AB (publ) 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+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1+0.892 * 1.1321+0.115 * 0.8662
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0359+4.679 * -0.012013-0.327 * 1.0351
=-2.45

* 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 (Dec24) TTM:Last Year (Dec23) TTM:
Total Receivables was kr0 Mil.
Revenue was 1373.6 + 1225.7 + 1288.8 + 1263.3 = kr5,151 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1373.6 + 1225.7 + 1288.8 + 1263.3 = kr5,151 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr0 Mil.
Total Assets was kr273,223 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr312 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr285 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr1,257 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr218 Mil.
Net Income was 659 + 696.7 + 736.8 + 721 = kr2,814 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 5631.9 + -60.9 + 2390.8 + -1866.2 = kr6,096 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr0 Mil.
Revenue was 1189.3 + 1155.5 + 1071.3 + 1134.2 = kr4,550 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1189.3 + 1155.5 + 1071.3 + 1134.2 = kr4,550 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr0 Mil.
Total Assets was kr222,250 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr255 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr180 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr1,072 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr171 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 / 5151.4) / (0 / 4550.3)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(4550.3 / 4550.3) / (5151.4 / 5151.4)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (0 + 311.5) / 273222.9) / (1 - (0 + 254.6) / 222249.7)
=0.99886 / 0.998854
=1

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
=5151.4 / 4550.3
=1.1321

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))
=(179.5 / (179.5 + 254.6)) / (284.5 / (284.5 + 311.5))
=0.413499 / 0.477349
=0.8662

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)
=(1257 / 5151.4) / (1071.8 / 4550.3)
=0.244011 / 0.235545
=1.0359

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)
=((217.5 + 0) / 273222.9) / ((170.8 + 0) / 222249.7)
=0.000796 / 0.000769
=1.0351

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
=(2813.5 - 0 - 6095.6) / 273222.9
=-0.012013

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.

Nordnet AB (publ) has a M-score of -2.45 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.


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Nordnet AB (publ) Business Description

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Address
Alstromergatan 39, Box 30099, Stockholm, SWE, SE-104 25
Nordnet AB (publ) is a digital platform for savings and investments in the Nordics. The company operates in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. Its purpose is to democratize savings and investments. It provides trading in a large number of equities, funds, and other types of securities from several markets at a low price, as well as pension savings without fixed fees. The firm also offers margin loans, private loans, and mortgages. There are a number of user-interfaces to choose from, such as web, app, or more advanced trading applications. Digital financial guidance tools are offered to customers who want help and inspiration with their savings. It also operates the largest social investment network in the Nordics, Shareville.