It Way (LTS:0MSL) Beneish M-Score: -2.36 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is It Way Beneish M-Score?

It Way LTS:0MSL 60 Beneish M-Score is -2.36 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0MSL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.97. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,633 Software companies, It Way ranks worse than 61.64% 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 -2.36 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

LTS:0MSL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.88   Med: -2.56   Max: -2.16
Current: -2.36

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of It Way was -2.16. The lowest was -2.88. And the median was -2.56.


It Way Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for It Way'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.

It Way Beneish M-Score Chart

It Way Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.49 -2.68 -2.50 -2.88 -2.36

It Way Quarterly Data
Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25
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 0.00 -2.36 0.00 0.00

LTS:0MSL vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, It Way'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.


It Way Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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It Way 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 It Way 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 * 1.0796+0.528 * 0.8525+0.404 * 1.0832+0.892 * 1.1965+0.115 * 0.8275
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1066+4.679 * -0.006667-0.327 * 1.0594
=-2.36

* 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 (Dec24) TTM:Last Year (Dec23) TTM:
Total Receivables was €27.07 Mil.
Revenue was €56.70 Mil.
Gross Profit was €5.20 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €30.25 Mil.
Total Assets was €46.80 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €3.74 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.99 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €2.23 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €27.66 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €4.62 Mil.
Net Income was €0.64 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €0.95 Mil.
Total Receivables was €20.96 Mil.
Revenue was €47.39 Mil.
Gross Profit was €3.71 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €25.63 Mil.
Total Assets was €39.11 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €3.60 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.75 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €1.69 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €22.20 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3.26 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)
=(27.073 / 56.7) / (20.958 / 47.388)
=0.477478 / 0.442264
=1.0796

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)
=(3.705 / 47.388) / (5.2 / 56.7)
=0.078184 / 0.091711
=0.8525

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 - (30.253 + 3.739) / 46.8) / (1 - (25.632 + 3.597) / 39.111)
=0.273675 / 0.252665
=1.0832

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
=56.7 / 47.388
=1.1965

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))
=(0.753 / (0.753 + 3.597)) / (0.989 / (0.989 + 3.739))
=0.173103 / 0.209179
=0.8275

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)
=(2.231 / 56.7) / (1.685 / 47.388)
=0.039347 / 0.035558
=1.1066

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)
=((4.619 + 27.655) / 46.8) / ((3.259 + 22.201) / 39.111)
=0.689615 / 0.650968
=1.0594

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
=(0.641 - 0 - 0.953) / 46.8
=-0.006667

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.

It Way has a M-score of -2.36 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 -2.36 mean?
It Way (LTS:0MSL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.36 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on It Way and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, It Way ranks #1623 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 61.6%.
Is It Way's Beneish M-Score too high?
It Way's current Beneish M-Score is -2.36. Based on the distribution chart, It Way ranks #1623 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, It Way has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does It Way's Beneish M-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, It Way ranks #1623 out of 2633 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places It Way 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 It Way and its competitors. It Way's current Beneish M-Score is -2.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is It Way stock overvalued right now?
It Way (LTS:0MSL) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.36. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.97, compared to a current price of €1.15 — trading 41.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.36. It Way's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 It Way (LTS:0MSL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.36 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 It Way (LTS:0MSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, It Way stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.15 is trading 41.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.97.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0MSL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.36
  • GF Value™: €1.97 vs. price of €1.15 (41.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs

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


It Way Business Description

Other Exchanges ITW:Italy
Address Viale Achille Papa, 30, Ravenna, ITA, 48124
It Way is an Italy-based company that operates in the information technology (IT) industry. The company's segment includes VAD and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the VAD segment. It has three reference sectors namely Valued Added Distribution and Value Added Reseller and Value Added Services. The company focuses on distribution and integration of products and services for logical security of IT systems, professional services and production of solutions and software technologies for e-business and professional services as system integrators and centralization of applications.
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