Nokia Oyj (LTS:0HAF) Beneish M-Score: -2.60 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Nokia Oyj Beneish M-Score?

Nokia Oyj LTS:0HAF +2.08% 60 Beneish M-Score is -2.60 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HAF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,403 Hardware companies, Nokia Oyj ranks better than 60.76% 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 -2.6 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

LTS:0HAF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.33   Med: -2.58   Max: -0.87
Current: -2.6

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Nokia Oyj was -0.87. The lowest was -3.33. And the median was -2.58.


Nokia Oyj Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nokia Oyj'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.

Nokia Oyj Beneish M-Score Chart

Nokia Oyj 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 -2.61 -2.08 -2.78 -2.47 -2.60

Nokia Oyj 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 -2.33 -2.22 0.00 -2.60 -2.60

LTS:0HAF vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Nokia Oyj'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.


Nokia Oyj Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nokia Oyj's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nokia Oyj 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 Nokia Oyj 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 * 0.956+0.528 * 1.0025+0.404 * 1.0117+0.892 * 1.0433+0.115 * 1.0103
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9937+4.679 * -0.034678-0.327 * 0.8913
=-2.60

* 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 €6,510 Mil.
Revenue was 4497 + 6125 + 4828 + 4546 = €19,996 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1988 + 2754 + 2110 + 1971 = €8,823 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €15,014 Mil.
Total Assets was €37,286 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,498 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €1,064 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €3,017 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €9,582 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3,090 Mil.
Net Income was 86 + 542 + 78 + 90 = €796 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 112 + 5 + 8 = €125 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 783 + 375 + 597 + 209 = €1,964 Mil.
Total Receivables was €6,527 Mil.
Revenue was 4390 + 5984 + 4326 + 4466 = €19,166 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1824 + 2761 + 1957 + 1936 = €8,478 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €16,328 Mil.
Total Assets was €39,261 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €2,353 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €1,017 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €2,910 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €11,996 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,975 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)
=(6510 / 19996) / (6527 / 19166)
=0.325565 / 0.340551
=0.956

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)
=(8478 / 19166) / (8823 / 19996)
=0.442346 / 0.441238
=1.0025

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 - (15014 + 2498) / 37286) / (1 - (16328 + 2353) / 39261)
=0.530333 / 0.524184
=1.0117

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
=19996 / 19166
=1.0433

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))
=(1017 / (1017 + 2353)) / (1064 / (1064 + 2498))
=0.30178 / 0.298709
=1.0103

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)
=(3017 / 19996) / (2910 / 19166)
=0.15088 / 0.151831
=0.9937

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)
=((3090 + 9582) / 37286) / ((2975 + 11996) / 39261)
=0.339859 / 0.38132
=0.8913

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
=(796 - 125 - 1964) / 37286
=-0.034678

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.

Nokia Oyj has a M-score of -2.60 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.60 mean?
Nokia Oyj (LTS:0HAF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.60 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Nokia Oyj and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nokia Oyj ranks #943 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 39.2%.
Is Nokia Oyj's Beneish M-Score too high?
Nokia Oyj's current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. Based on the distribution chart, Nokia Oyj ranks #943 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nokia Oyj has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nokia Oyj's Beneish M-Score compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nokia Oyj ranks #943 out of 2403 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Nokia Oyj in the upper 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Nokia Oyj and its competitors. Nokia Oyj's current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nokia Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nokia Oyj (LTS:0HAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.26, compared to a current price of €12.29 — trading 188.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. Nokia Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 8 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 Nokia Oyj (LTS:0HAF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.60 as of Jun. 25, 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 Nokia Oyj (LTS:0HAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nokia Oyj stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €12.29 is trading 188.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.26. GuruFocus considers Nokia Oyj to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HAF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.60
  • GF Value™: €4.26 vs. price of €12.29 (188.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Nokia Oyj Business Description

Address Karakaari 7, Espoo, FIN, 02610
Nokia is a networking equipment vendor focused primarily on supporting wireless networks and, to a growing extent, Internet Protocol and optical systems. The firm operates three segments. The mobile infrastructure segment sells equipment and software used to operate the core of carrier and enterprise wireless networks. Network infrastructure comprises IP, optical, and fixed-network equipment, including switching and routing equipment, optical components, and devices used in fiber-to-the-premises networks. The portfolio business comprises businesses considered noncore to Nokia in the future, including fixed wireless access customer premises equipment, enterprise campus edge, and microwave radio.
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