ProfilGruppen AB (LTS:0GRO) Beneish M-Score: -2.45 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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LTS:0GRO ProfilGruppen AB LTS:0GRO
76 GF Score
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What is ProfilGruppen AB Beneish M-Score?

ProfilGruppen AB LTS:0GRO 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.45 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0GRO with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of kr98.89. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,909 Industrial Products companies, ProfilGruppen AB ranks worse than 50.74% 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 -2.45 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

LTS:0GRO' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.77   Med: -2.53   Max: -1.75
Current: -2.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of ProfilGruppen AB was -1.75. The lowest was -3.77. And the median was -2.53.


ProfilGruppen AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ProfilGruppen 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.

ProfilGruppen AB Beneish M-Score Chart

ProfilGruppen 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 -2.21 -2.50 -3.77 -2.56 -2.12

ProfilGruppen AB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -2.09 -2.26 -2.12 -2.30 -2.45

LTS:0GRO vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, ProfilGruppen 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.


ProfilGruppen AB Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ProfilGruppen AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ProfilGruppen 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 ProfilGruppen 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 * 1.047+0.528 * 0.8611+0.404 * 0.9522+0.892 * 0.9797+0.115 * 0.9898
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1137+4.679 * 0.014951-0.327 * 0.8418
=-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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was kr465 Mil.
Revenue was 684.7 + 609.6 + 520.4 + 534.4 = kr2,349 Mil.
Gross Profit was 132.3 + 89.9 + 61.4 + 54.1 = kr338 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr883 Mil.
Total Assets was kr1,478 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr585 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr88 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr153 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr510 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr65 Mil.
Net Income was 68.5 + 32.9 + -1.9 + 14.1 = kr114 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 63.9 + 46.8 + -6.9 + -12.3 = kr92 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr454 Mil.
Revenue was 672 + 639.6 + 579.5 + 506.6 = kr2,398 Mil.
Gross Profit was 77.3 + 91.8 + 65 + 62.7 = kr297 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr857 Mil.
Total Assets was kr1,473 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr605 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr90 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr140 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr598 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr83 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)
=(465.3 / 2349.1) / (453.6 / 2397.7)
=0.198076 / 0.189181
=1.047

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)
=(296.8 / 2397.7) / (337.7 / 2349.1)
=0.123785 / 0.143757
=0.8611

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 - (882.6 + 584.9) / 1478.2) / (1 - (856.8 + 605.3) / 1473.3)
=0.007239 / 0.007602
=0.9522

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
=2349.1 / 2397.7
=0.9797

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))
=(89.7 / (89.7 + 605.3)) / (87.7 / (87.7 + 584.9))
=0.129065 / 0.13039
=0.9898

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)
=(153.2 / 2349.1) / (140.4 / 2397.7)
=0.065216 / 0.058556
=1.1137

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)
=((65.3 + 509.9) / 1478.2) / ((83.2 + 597.8) / 1473.3)
=0.389122 / 0.462228
=0.8418

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
=(113.6 - 0 - 91.5) / 1478.2
=0.014951

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.

ProfilGruppen AB has a M-score of -2.45 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 -2.45 mean?
ProfilGruppen AB (LTS:0GRO) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.45 as of Jul. 20, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on ProfilGruppen AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ProfilGruppen AB ranks #1476 out of 2909 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 50.7%.
Is ProfilGruppen AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
ProfilGruppen AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. Based on the distribution chart, ProfilGruppen AB ranks #1476 out of 2909 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ProfilGruppen AB has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ProfilGruppen AB's Beneish M-Score compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ProfilGruppen AB ranks #1476 out of 2909 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places ProfilGruppen 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial 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 ProfilGruppen AB and its competitors. ProfilGruppen AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ProfilGruppen AB stock overvalued right now?
ProfilGruppen AB (LTS:0GRO) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.45. The stock's GF Value™ is kr98.89, compared to a current price of kr95.40 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. ProfilGruppen AB's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 ProfilGruppen AB (LTS:0GRO), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.45 as of Jul. 20, 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 ProfilGruppen AB (LTS:0GRO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ProfilGruppen AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr95.40 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr98.89.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0GRO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.45
  • GF Value™: kr98.89 vs. price of kr95.40 (3.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 1 warning sign

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


ProfilGruppen AB Business Description

Other Exchanges PROF B:SwedenO47:Germany
Address Box 36, Uppvidinge Municipality, Kronoberg County, Aseda, SWE, SE-364 21
ProfilGruppen AB offers aluminum extrusions and processed components. The Group supplies customised extrusions, components, and other products made from extruded aluminium, in addition to related production and logistics services. The company's geographic segments are Sweden, Germany, and other exports, with the majority of its revenue generated in Sweden.
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