Troax Group AB (LTS:0R6A) Beneish M-Score: -2.21 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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LTS:0R6A Troax Group AB LTS:0R6A
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What is Troax Group AB Beneish M-Score?

Troax Group AB LTS:0R6A 87 Beneish M-Score is -2.21 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0R6A with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of kr399.10. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,909 Industrial Products companies, Troax Group AB ranks worse than 68.17% 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 -2.21 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

LTS:0R6A' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.15   Med: -2.49   Max: -1.76
Current: -2.21

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Troax Group AB was -1.76. The lowest was -4.15. And the median was -2.49.


Troax Group AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Troax Group 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.

Troax Group AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Troax Group 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 -1.96 -2.53 -2.89 -2.67 -2.55

Troax Group AB 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 -2.95 -2.92 -2.55 -2.47 -2.21

LTS:0R6A vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Troax Group 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.


Troax Group AB Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Troax Group AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Troax Group 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 Troax Group 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 * 1.3898+0.528 * 1.0302+0.404 * 1.0675+0.892 * 1.0044+0.115 * 1.6305
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1291+4.679 * -0.04604-0.327 * 0.921
=-2.21

* 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 kr929 Mil.
Revenue was 923.047 + 773.381 + 665.998 + 706.253 = kr3,069 Mil.
Gross Profit was 350.802 + 287.594 + 239.411 + 268.42 = kr1,146 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr1,507 Mil.
Total Assets was kr4,795 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr1,233 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr130 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr771 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr830 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr0 Mil.
Net Income was -66.872 + 19.388 + 0 + 74.806 = kr27 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 8.77 + 48.471 + 52.235 + 138.61 = kr248 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr665 Mil.
Revenue was 756.587 + 748.184 + 767.225 + 783.353 = kr3,055 Mil.
Gross Profit was 288.538 + 280.432 + 299.068 + 307.665 = kr1,176 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr1,269 Mil.
Total Assets was kr3,628 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr903 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr167 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr680 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr682 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr0 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)
=(928.529 / 3068.679) / (665.18 / 3055.349)
=0.302583 / 0.21771
=1.3898

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)
=(1175.703 / 3055.349) / (1146.227 / 3068.679)
=0.384802 / 0.373525
=1.0302

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 - (1507.352 + 1233.288) / 4795.023) / (1 - (1268.688 + 903.059) / 3627.655)
=0.428441 / 0.401336
=1.0675

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
=3068.679 / 3055.349
=1.0044

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))
=(166.609 / (166.609 + 903.059)) / (130.254 / (130.254 + 1233.288))
=0.155758 / 0.095526
=1.6305

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)
=(770.635 / 3068.679) / (679.579 / 3055.349)
=0.251129 / 0.222423
=1.1291

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)
=((0 + 829.866) / 4795.023) / ((0 + 681.7) / 3627.655)
=0.173068 / 0.187918
=0.921

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
=(27.322 - 0 - 248.086) / 4795.023
=-0.04604

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.

Troax Group AB has a M-score of -2.21 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 -2.21 mean?
Troax Group AB (LTS:0R6A) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.21 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Troax Group AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Troax Group AB ranks #1983 out of 2909 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 68.2%.
Is Troax Group AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Troax Group AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.21. Based on the distribution chart, Troax Group AB ranks #1983 out of 2909 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Troax Group AB has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Troax Group AB's Beneish M-Score compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Troax Group AB ranks #1983 out of 2909 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Troax Group AB 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Troax Group AB and its competitors. Troax Group AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Troax Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Troax Group AB (LTS:0R6A) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.21. The stock's GF Value™ is kr399.10, compared to a current price of kr308.70 — trading 22.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.21. Troax Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Troax Group AB (LTS:0R6A), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.21 as of Jul. 21, 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 Troax Group AB (LTS:0R6A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Troax Group AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr308.70 is trading 22.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr399.10.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0R6A:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.21
  • GF Value™: kr399.10 vs. price of kr308.70 (22.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0R6A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Troax Group AB Business Description

Address P.O. Box 89, Hillerstorp, SWE, SE-335 04
Troax Group AB is a supplier of indoor perimeter protection (metal-based mesh panel solutions). The company focuses on three business areas namely Property Protection; Machine Guarding and Warehouse Partitioning. It generates maximum revenue from the Machine Guarding business. The Group's net sales are divided into the following five geographical areas: The Nordic region, the UK, Continental Europe, North America, and New markets, it derives a majority of revenue from the Continental Europe region. Machine Guarding comprises Troax's standardized protection solutions for robot cells and automation solutions. The solutions comprise everything from individual mesh panels to complete installations of safety doors and locks equipped with circuit breakers.
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