Swisscom AG (LTS:0QKI) Beneish M-Score: -3.22 (As of Aug. 17, 2026)

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LTS:0QKI Swisscom AG LTS:0QKI
76 GF Score
Price CHF634.75
GF Value CHF694.26
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Swisscom AG Beneish M-Score?

Swisscom AG LTS:0QKI -0.31% 76 Beneish M-Score is -3.22 as of Aug. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0QKI with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF694.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 352 Telecommunication Services companies, Swisscom AG ranks better than 85.51% 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 -3.22 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

LTS:0QKI' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.28   Med: -2.94   Max: -2.34
Current: -3.22

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Swisscom AG was -2.34. The lowest was -3.28. And the median was -2.94.


Swisscom AG Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Swisscom 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.

Swisscom AG Beneish M-Score Chart

Swisscom AG 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 -2.84 -2.91 -3.02 -2.34 -3.08

Swisscom AG 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 -2.67 -2.69 -3.08 -3.14 -3.22

LTS:0QKI vs VZ, TMUS, T: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Swisscom 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.


Swisscom AG Beneish M-Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Swisscom AG's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Swisscom 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 Swisscom 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 * 0.7986+0.528 * 0.9962+0.404 * 1.0093+0.892 * 1.1383+0.115 * 0.8174
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9828+4.679 * -0.137979-0.327 * 1.0484
=-3.22

* 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 CHF2,779 Mil.
Revenue was 3615 + 3606 + 3873 + 3729 = CHF14,823 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2947 + 2966 + 3002 + 3054 = CHF11,969 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CHF4,492 Mil.
Total Assets was CHF34,788 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CHF17,335 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CHF4,689 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CHF377 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CHF7,244 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF2,439 Mil.
Net Income was 337 + 332 + 282 + 363 = CHF1,314 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = CHF0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1178 + 1669 + 1673 + 1594 = CHF6,114 Mil.
Total Receivables was CHF3,057 Mil.
Revenue was 3687 + 3759 + 2857 + 2719 = CHF13,022 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2973 + 3005 + 2320 + 2177 = CHF10,475 Mil.
Total Current Assets was CHF4,955 Mil.
Total Assets was CHF35,907 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was CHF17,698 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was CHF3,729 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was CHF337 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was CHF6,718 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CHF2,815 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)
=(2779 / 14823) / (3057 / 13022)
=0.187479 / 0.234757
=0.7986

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)
=(10475 / 13022) / (11969 / 14823)
=0.804408 / 0.807461
=0.9962

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 - (4492 + 17335) / 34788) / (1 - (4955 + 17698) / 35907)
=0.372571 / 0.36912
=1.0093

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
=14823 / 13022
=1.1383

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))
=(3729 / (3729 + 17698)) / (4689 / (4689 + 17335))
=0.174033 / 0.212904
=0.8174

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)
=(377 / 14823) / (337 / 13022)
=0.025433 / 0.025879
=0.9828

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)
=((2439 + 7244) / 34788) / ((2815 + 6718) / 35907)
=0.278343 / 0.265491
=1.0484

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
=(1314 - 0 - 6114) / 34788
=-0.137979

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.

Swisscom AG has a M-score of -3.22 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 -3.22 mean?
Swisscom AG (LTS:0QKI) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.22 as of Aug. 17, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Swisscom AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Swisscom AG ranks #51 out of 352 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is Swisscom AG's Beneish M-Score too high?
Swisscom AG's current Beneish M-Score is -3.22. Based on the distribution chart, Swisscom AG ranks #51 out of 352 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Swisscom AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swisscom AG's Beneish M-Score compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Swisscom AG ranks #51 out of 352 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Swisscom AG in the top 15% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Swisscom AG and its competitors. Swisscom AG's current Beneish M-Score is -3.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swisscom AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swisscom AG (LTS:0QKI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF694.26, compared to a current price of CHF634.75 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.22. Swisscom AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 Swisscom AG (LTS:0QKI), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.22 as of Aug. 17, 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 Swisscom AG (LTS:0QKI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swisscom AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF634.75 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF694.26. GuruFocus considers Swisscom AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0QKI:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.22
  • GF Value™: CHF694.26 vs. price of CHF634.75 (8.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Swisscom AG Business Description

Address Alte Tiefenaustrasse 6, 3048 Worblaufen, Ittigen, Bern, CHE, 3050
Swisscom is the incumbent telecom operator in Switzerland, with a very high market share in mobile and fixed-line markets. It charges high prices compared with its competitors and other European peers due to the historical stability of the Swiss telecom market and a favorable regulatory environment. In 2024, Swisscom acquired Vodafone Italia in a deal worth EUR 8 billion.
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