Nokian Tyres (LTS:0FFY) Beneish M-Score: -3.03 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


LTS:0FFY Nokian Tyres PLC LTS:0FFY
73 GF Score
Price €12.13
GF Value €9.31
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Nokian Tyres Beneish M-Score?

Nokian Tyres LTS:0FFY -1.54% 73 Beneish M-Score is -3.03 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0FFY with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Vehicles & Parts companies, Nokian Tyres ranks better than 87.12% 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 -3.03 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

LTS:0FFY' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.18   Med: -2.78   Max: -1.74
Current: -3.03

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Nokian Tyres was -1.74. The lowest was -4.18. And the median was -2.78.


Nokian Tyres Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nokian Tyres'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.

Nokian Tyres Beneish M-Score Chart

Nokian Tyres 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 -2.71 -2.68 -3.51 -2.41 -2.89

Nokian Tyres 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 -2.46 -2.76 -2.70 -2.89 -3.03

LTS:0FFY vs ORLY, AZO, BWA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Nokian Tyres'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.


Nokian Tyres Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nokian Tyres's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nokian Tyres 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 Nokian Tyres 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 * 0.9242+0.528 * 0.7684+0.404 * 1.0896+0.892 * 1.0462+0.115 * 0.8695
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0368+4.679 * -0.083062-0.327 * 1.0661
=-3.03

* 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 €336 Mil.
Revenue was 279.6 + 416.4 + 344.1 + 343.7 = €1,384 Mil.
Gross Profit was 53.4 + 108.1 + 74.4 + 75.2 = €311 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €930 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,361 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,253 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €143 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €257 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €523 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €712 Mil.
Net Income was -22.2 + 16.4 + 5.7 + 0.6 = €0 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -71.4 + 332.1 + -80.6 + 16.5 = €197 Mil.
Total Receivables was €347 Mil.
Revenue was 269.5 + 415 + 313.6 + 324.6 = €1,323 Mil.
Gross Profit was 23.8 + 84 + 56.6 + 64.1 = €229 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €917 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,401 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,318 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €129 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €237 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €438 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €741 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)
=(335.7 / 1383.8) / (347.2 / 1322.7)
=0.242593 / 0.262493
=0.9242

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)
=(228.5 / 1322.7) / (311.1 / 1383.8)
=0.172753 / 0.224816
=0.7684

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 - (929.6 + 1252.8) / 2360.9) / (1 - (916.6 + 1317.7) / 2400.9)
=0.075607 / 0.069391
=1.0896

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
=1383.8 / 1322.7
=1.0462

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))
=(128.6 / (128.6 + 1317.7)) / (142.7 / (142.7 + 1252.8))
=0.088917 / 0.102257
=0.8695

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)
=(257.3 / 1383.8) / (237.2 / 1322.7)
=0.185937 / 0.17933
=1.0368

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)
=((712.2 + 523.4) / 2360.9) / ((740.9 + 437.7) / 2400.9)
=0.52336 / 0.490899
=1.0661

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
=(0.5 - 0 - 196.6) / 2360.9
=-0.083062

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.

Nokian Tyres has a M-score of -3.03 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -3.03 mean?
Nokian Tyres (LTS:0FFY) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.03 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Nokian Tyres and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nokian Tyres ranks #164 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is Nokian Tyres' Beneish M-Score too high?
Nokian Tyres' current Beneish M-Score is -3.03. Based on the distribution chart, Nokian Tyres ranks #164 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nokian Tyres has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nokian Tyres' Beneish M-Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Nokian Tyres ranks #164 out of 1273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Nokian Tyres in the top 13% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Nokian Tyres and its competitors. Nokian Tyres's current Beneish M-Score is -3.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nokian Tyres stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nokian Tyres (LTS:0FFY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.31, compared to a current price of €12.13 — trading 30.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.03. Nokian Tyres' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 11 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 Nokian Tyres (LTS:0FFY), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.03 as of Jun. 24, 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 Nokian Tyres (LTS:0FFY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nokian Tyres stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €12.13 is trading 30.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.31. GuruFocus considers Nokian Tyres to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0FFY:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.03
  • GF Value™: €9.31 vs. price of €12.13 (30.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0FFY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nokian Tyres Business Description

Address Pirkkalaistie 7, P.O. Box 20, Nokia, FIN, 37101
Nokian Tyres PLC develops and manufactures rubber tires under the Nokian Tyres brand name for passenger cars, vans, trucks and heavy machinery. The company sells tires to wholesale distributors and through company-owned retail stores, which are operated under the Vianor brand name. The firm organizes itself into three segments based on product and distribution type: Passenger Car Tyres, Heavy Tyres and Vianor. The Passenger car tyres segment generates the majority of revenue.
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