Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO) Beneish M-Score: -2.93 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)

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LTS:0GTO Kapsch TrafficCom AG LTS:0GTO
62 GF Score
Price €5.16
GF Value €6.49
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kapsch TrafficCom AG Beneish M-Score?

Kapsch TrafficCom AG LTS:0GTO 62 Beneish M-Score is -2.93 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0GTO with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,698 Construction companies, Kapsch TrafficCom AG ranks better than 79.09% 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 -2.93 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

LTS:0GTO' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.24   Med: -2.61   Max: 1.17
Current: -2.93

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kapsch TrafficCom AG was 1.17. The lowest was -3.24. And the median was -2.61.


Kapsch TrafficCom AG Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kapsch TrafficCom AG'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.

Kapsch TrafficCom AG Beneish M-Score Chart

Kapsch TrafficCom AG Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.17 -3.24 -2.78 -2.90 -2.93

Kapsch TrafficCom AG Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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 0.00 -2.90 0.00 -2.93 0.00

Kapsch TrafficCom AG Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Kapsch TrafficCom AG'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.


Kapsch TrafficCom AG Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Kapsch TrafficCom AG 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 Kapsch TrafficCom AG 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 * 0.9286+0.528 * 0.7759+0.404 * 1.1874+0.892 * 0.9842+0.115 * 1.0266
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9187+4.679 * -0.075984-0.327 * 0.9804
=-2.93

* 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 (Mar25) TTM:Last Year (Mar24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €158.9 Mil.
Revenue was €530.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was €82.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €302.2 Mil.
Total Assets was €454.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €43.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €16.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €33.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €209.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €121.0 Mil.
Net Income was €-6.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €27.7 Mil.
Total Receivables was €173.9 Mil.
Revenue was €538.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was €65.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €308.0 Mil.
Total Assets was €443.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €46.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €18.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €36.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €210.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €118.8 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)
=(158.892 / 530.316) / (173.858 / 538.842)
=0.299618 / 0.322651
=0.9286

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)
=(65.044 / 538.842) / (82.506 / 530.316)
=0.120711 / 0.155579
=0.7759

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 - (302.219 + 43.058) / 454.422) / (1 - (307.986 + 45.96) / 443.698)
=0.240184 / 0.202282
=1.1874

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
=530.316 / 538.842
=0.9842

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))
=(18.255 / (18.255 + 45.96)) / (16.489 / (16.489 + 43.058))
=0.284279 / 0.276907
=1.0266

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)
=(33.054 / 530.316) / (36.557 / 538.842)
=0.062329 / 0.067844
=0.9187

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)
=((120.993 + 209.237) / 454.422) / ((118.838 + 210.061) / 443.698)
=0.726703 / 0.741268
=0.9804

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
=(-6.858 - 0 - 27.671) / 454.422
=-0.075984

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.

Kapsch TrafficCom AG has a M-score of -2.93 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.93 mean?
Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.93 as of Jul. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kapsch TrafficCom AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kapsch TrafficCom AG ranks #355 out of 1698 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kapsch TrafficCom AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.93. Based on the distribution chart, Kapsch TrafficCom AG ranks #355 out of 1698 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kapsch TrafficCom AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kapsch TrafficCom AG ranks #355 out of 1698 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kapsch TrafficCom AG in the top 21% 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Kapsch TrafficCom AG and its competitors. Kapsch TrafficCom AG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kapsch TrafficCom AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.49, compared to a current price of €5.16 — trading 20.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.93. Kapsch TrafficCom AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 2 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 Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.93 as of Jul. 13, 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 Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kapsch TrafficCom AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €5.16 is trading 20.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.49. GuruFocus considers Kapsch TrafficCom AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0GTO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.93
  • GF Value™: €6.49 vs. price of €5.16 (20.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Kapsch TrafficCom AG Business Description

Other Exchanges BZ6:GermanyKTCG:Austria
Address Am Europlatz 2, Vienna, AUT, 1120
Kapsch TrafficCom AG is an Austria-based company which provides intelligent transportation systems (ITS). The company's operating segment includes Tolling and Traffic Management. It generates maximum revenue from the Tolling segment. Tolling segment comprises activities relating to the implementation and the technical and commercial operation of toll collection systems. Traffic Management segment primarily comprises activities relating to the implementation and operation of systems and solutions for controlling traffic and mobility behavior, as well as the relating components business. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Europe, Middle East, Africa and also has presence in Austria, Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
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