Skanska AB (LTS:0HBT) Beneish M-Score: -2.51 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


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GF Value kr218.09
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Skanska AB Beneish M-Score?

Skanska AB LTS:0HBT -1.21% 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.51 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HBT with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of kr218.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,700 Construction companies, Skanska AB ranks better than 51.47% 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 -2.51 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

LTS:0HBT' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.05   Med: -2.47   Max: -1.91
Current: -2.51

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Skanska AB was -1.91. The lowest was -3.05. And the median was -2.47.


Skanska AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Skanska 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.

Skanska AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Skanska 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 -2.02 -2.12 -2.36 -2.44 -2.56

Skanska 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 -2.66 -2.75 -2.53 -2.56 -2.51

LTS:0HBT vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Skanska 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.


Skanska AB Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Skanska 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 Skanska 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 * 1.1042+0.528 * 0.9711+0.404 * 0.9654+0.892 * 0.9385+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0384+4.679 * -0.002257-0.327 * 1.0708
=-2.51

* 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 kr41,990 Mil.
Revenue was 39358 + 44453 + 42294 + 46158 = kr172,263 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3496 + 4389 + 3014 + 4023 = kr14,922 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr130,265 Mil.
Total Assets was kr163,923 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr12,352 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr8,590 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr89,201 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr5,412 Mil.
Net Income was 1170 + 1839 + 1065 + 1671 = kr5,745 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -825 + 3937 + 1017 + 1986 = kr6,115 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr40,520 Mil.
Revenue was 43753 + 50401 + 44349 + 45051 = kr183,554 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3327 + 5038 + 3450 + 3625 = kr15,440 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr129,848 Mil.
Total Assets was kr163,678 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr11,794 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr8,815 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr82,489 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr5,734 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)
=(41990 / 172263) / (40520 / 183554)
=0.243755 / 0.220752
=1.1042

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)
=(15440 / 183554) / (14922 / 172263)
=0.084117 / 0.086623
=0.9711

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 - (130265 + 12352) / 163923) / (1 - (129848 + 11794) / 163678)
=0.129976 / 0.13463
=0.9654

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
=172263 / 183554
=0.9385

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))
=(0 / (0 + 11794)) / (0 / (0 + 12352))
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(8590 / 172263) / (8815 / 183554)
=0.049866 / 0.048024
=1.0384

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)
=((5412 + 89201) / 163923) / ((5734 + 82489) / 163678)
=0.57718 / 0.539003
=1.0708

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
=(5745 - 0 - 6115) / 163923
=-0.002257

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.

Skanska AB has a M-score of -2.51 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 -2.51 mean?
Skanska AB (LTS:0HBT) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.51 as of Jul. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Skanska AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Skanska AB ranks #825 out of 1700 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is Skanska AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Skanska AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. Based on the distribution chart, Skanska AB ranks #825 out of 1700 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Skanska AB has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Skanska AB's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Skanska AB ranks #825 out of 1700 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Skanska AB 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 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 Skanska AB and its competitors. Skanska AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Skanska AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Skanska AB (LTS:0HBT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr218.09, compared to a current price of kr253.10 — trading 16.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. Skanska AB's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 10 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 Skanska AB (LTS:0HBT), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.51 as of Jul. 11, 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 Skanska AB (LTS:0HBT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Skanska AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr253.10 is trading 16.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr218.09. GuruFocus considers Skanska AB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HBT:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.51
  • GF Value™: kr218.09 vs. price of kr253.10 (16.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Skanska AB Business Description

Address Warfvinges vag 25, Stockholm, SWE, 112 74
Skanska AB is one of the world's construction and project development companies. It develops properties and structures in the Nordic region, North America, and elsewhere. The company uses its skills and expertise to develop highways, bridges, mass transit, houses, and logistic centers. Skanska operates in business segments: Construction, that derives majority of total revenue, Residential development, Investment Properties, and Commercial property development. Geographically, the company derives majority of revenue from Sweden, it also has its presence in UK, USA, Norway, and Others.
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