Keo Capital AB (LTS:0GEA) Beneish M-Score: 82.60 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


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What is Keo Capital AB Beneish M-Score?

Keo Capital AB LTS:0GEA 40 Beneish M-Score is 82.60 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0GEA with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of kr1.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,632 Software companies, Keo Capital AB ranks worse than 99.62% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score 82.6 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

LTS:0GEA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.43   Med: -0.39   Max: 319.33
Current: 82.6

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Keo Capital AB was 319.33. The lowest was -6.43. And the median was -0.39.


Keo Capital AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Keo Capital 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.

Keo Capital AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Keo Capital 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 -2.38 -4.68 77.78 -2.74 319.33

Keo Capital 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 -3.84 1.83 0.34 319.33 82.60

LTS:0GEA vs COP, EOG, OXY: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Keo Capital 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.


Keo Capital AB Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Keo Capital AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Keo Capital 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 Keo Capital 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 * 93.7348+0.528 * 2.0305+0.404 * 3.408+0.892 * 0.595+0.115 * 0.2192
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.7949+4.679 * -0.165192-0.327 * 2.1937
=82.60

* 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 kr502.92 Mil.
Revenue was 0 + 0 + 0 + 13.683 = kr13.68 Mil.
Gross Profit was -0.149 + -0.084 + -0.094 + 1.136 = kr0.81 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr1,098.94 Mil.
Total Assets was kr1,302.82 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr0.32 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr105.84 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr82.87 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr4.53 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr149.50 Mil.
Net Income was -7.64 + -44.07 + -54.39 + -192.788 = kr-298.89 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -20.377 + -38.326 + -16.187 + -8.784 = kr-83.67 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr9.02 Mil.
Revenue was 0 + 0 + 0 + 22.998 = kr23.00 Mil.
Gross Profit was -0.304 + -0.33 + -0.338 + 3.733 = kr2.76 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr1,170.60 Mil.
Total Assets was kr1,382.63 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr148.64 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr41.58 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr77.60 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr71.32 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr3.20 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)
=(502.924 / 13.683) / (9.018 / 22.998)
=36.75539 / 0.392121
=93.7348

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)
=(2.761 / 22.998) / (0.809 / 13.683)
=0.120054 / 0.059124
=2.0305

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 - (1098.936 + 0.317) / 1302.815) / (1 - (1170.602 + 148.638) / 1382.631)
=0.156248 / 0.045848
=3.408

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
=13.683 / 22.998
=0.595

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))
=(41.578 / (41.578 + 148.638)) / (105.84 / (105.84 + 0.317))
=0.218583 / 0.997014
=0.2192

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)
=(82.873 / 13.683) / (77.602 / 22.998)
=6.05664 / 3.374293
=1.7949

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)
=((149.504 + 4.528) / 1302.815) / ((3.202 + 71.315) / 1382.631)
=0.11823 / 0.053895
=2.1937

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
=(-298.888 - 0 - -83.674) / 1302.815
=-0.165192

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.

Keo Capital AB has a M-score of 82.60 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 82.60 mean?
Keo Capital AB (LTS:0GEA) has a Beneish M-Score of 82.60 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Keo Capital AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Keo Capital AB ranks #2622 out of 2632 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 99.6%.
Is Keo Capital AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Keo Capital AB's current Beneish M-Score is 82.60. Based on the distribution chart, Keo Capital AB ranks #2622 out of 2632 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Keo Capital AB has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keo Capital AB's Beneish M-Score compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Keo Capital AB ranks #2622 out of 2632 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Keo Capital AB in the lower 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Keo Capital AB and its competitors. Keo Capital AB's current Beneish M-Score is 82.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keo Capital AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keo Capital AB (LTS:0GEA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr1.83, compared to a current price of kr8.94 — trading 388.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 82.60. Keo Capital AB's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Keo Capital AB (LTS:0GEA), the current Beneish M-Score is 82.60 as of Jun. 28, 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 Keo Capital AB (LTS:0GEA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keo Capital AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr8.94 is trading 388.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr1.83. GuruFocus considers Keo Capital AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0GEA:

  • Beneish M-Score: 82.60
  • GF Value™: kr1.83 vs. price of kr8.94 (388.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Keo Capital AB Business Description

Address Eriksbergsgatan 10, Stockholm, SWE, 114 30
Maha Capital AB is a Swedish company operating in the oil and gas industry. It focuses on acquiring and developing profitable oil and gas assets globally, to build a diversified and balanced portfolio in the energy, oil & gas, and minerals sectors. Its portfolio includes the financial investment in Brava Energia, the publicly traded Brazilian oil and gas company, the operated oil producing fields in the Illinois Basin, and its investments in the PetroUrdaneta project in Venezuela. The company's operating segments include the United States of America (USA) and Corporate. A majority of its revenue is generated from the United States of America, which includes all oil and gas activities in the Illinois Basin. The company derives revenue from the sale of oil and gas produced in the USA.
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