Nordic Paper Holding AB (LTS:0ABK) Beneish M-Score: 0.00 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


LTS:0ABK Nordic Paper Holding AB LTS:0ABK
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What is Nordic Paper Holding AB Beneish M-Score?

Nordic Paper Holding AB LTS:0ABK 17 Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0ABK with a GF Score™ of 17/100.

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.

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

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Nordic Paper Holding AB was 0.00. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.


Nordic Paper Holding AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nordic Paper Holding 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.

Nordic Paper Holding AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Nordic Paper Holding AB Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -3.11 -2.02 -2.09 -3.20 -2.18

Nordic Paper Holding AB Quarterly Data
Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25
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 -2.46 -2.25 -2.18 0.00 0.00

LTS:0ABK vs SLVM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Nordic Paper Holding 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.


Nordic Paper Holding AB Beneish M-Score vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Nordic Paper Holding AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nordic Paper Holding 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 Nordic Paper Holding 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 * 1.1059+0.528 * 1.0225+0.404 * 0.9146+0.892 * 1.0438+0.115 * 1.3088
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.031907-0.327 * 0.9863
=-2.18

* 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 kr628 Mil.
Revenue was kr4,668 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr2,398 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr1,893 Mil.
Total Assets was kr4,137 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr1,251 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr152 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr2,407 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr26 Mil.
Net Income was kr465 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr333 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr544 Mil.
Revenue was kr4,472 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr2,349 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr1,910 Mil.
Total Assets was kr3,837 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr920 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr152 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr1,325 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr963 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)
=(628 / 4668) / (544 / 4472)
=0.134533 / 0.121646
=1.1059

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)
=(2349 / 4472) / (2398 / 4668)
=0.525268 / 0.51371
=1.0225

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 - (1893 + 1251) / 4137) / (1 - (1910 + 920) / 3837)
=0.240029 / 0.262445
=0.9146

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
=4668 / 4472
=1.0438

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))
=(152 / (152 + 920)) / (152 / (152 + 1251))
=0.141791 / 0.108339
=1.3088

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 / 4668) / (0 / 4472)
=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)
=((26 + 2407) / 4137) / ((963 + 1325) / 3837)
=0.588107 / 0.596299
=0.9863

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
=(465 - 0 - 333) / 4137
=0.031907

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.

Nordic Paper Holding AB has a M-score of -2.18 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 0.00 mean?
Nordic Paper Holding AB (LTS:0ABK) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 as of Jul. 08, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Nordic Paper Holding AB and its competitors.
Is Nordic Paper Holding AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Nordic Paper Holding AB's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Overall, Nordic Paper Holding AB has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nordic Paper Holding AB's Beneish M-Score compare to SLVM?
Nordic Paper Holding AB's Beneish M-Score of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products 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 Forest Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Forest 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 Nordic Paper Holding AB and its competitors. Nordic Paper Holding AB's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nordic Paper Holding AB stock overvalued right now?
Nordic Paper Holding AB (LTS:0ABK) has a current Beneish M-Score of 0.00. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Nordic Paper Holding AB's overall GF Score™ is 17/100. 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 Nordic Paper Holding AB (LTS:0ABK), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jul. 08, 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.

Nordic Paper Holding AB Business Description

Address Tullhusgatan 1B, Karlstad, SWE, 652 09
Nordic Paper Holding AB is a paper company operating in two segments; Kraft paper is used in many end-use applications, such as in products aimed at consumers, including carrier bags and food packaging, in packaging for building materials, and in multiple other industrial applications, and Greaseproof paper is a group of paper types that are characterized by a resistance to oil or grease and is mainly used in the food sector but also have a number of industrial applications. The company offers effective and environmentally responsible products and solutions within the Kraft Paper and Natural Greaseproof segments. Geographically, it operates in Sweden, Italy, Germany, UK, Rest of Europe, USA, and Rest of the world.
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