NCCBF (NCC AB) Beneish M-Score: -2.81 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is NCC AB Beneish M-Score?

NCC AB NCCBF 78 Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates NCCBF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.13. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, NCC AB ranks better than 74.06% 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 -2.81 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NCCBF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.33   Med: -2.51   Max: -1.06
Current: -2.81

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of NCC AB was -1.06. The lowest was -3.33. And the median was -2.51.


NCC AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NCC 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.

NCC AB Beneish M-Score Chart

NCC 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 -2.56 -2.25 -2.39 -2.94 -2.71

NCC 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 -2.88 -2.88 -2.79 -2.71 -2.81

NCCBF vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, NCC 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.


NCC AB Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

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

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


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NCC 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 NCC 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 * 1.1009+0.528 * 0.8521+0.404 * 1.094+0.892 * 0.9953+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2184+4.679 * -0.059309-0.327 * 1.014
=-2.75

* 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 $1,104 Mil.
Revenue was 1035.719 + 1713.994 + 1511.624 + 1523.114 = $5,784 Mil.
Gross Profit was 63.753 + 195.728 + 159.719 + 159.297 = $578 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,272 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,128 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $462 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $375 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,659 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $296 Mil.
Net Income was -19.963 + -77.796 + 56.974 + 48.91 = $8 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -50.444 + 212.837 + 37.663 + -6.389 = $194 Mil.
Total Receivables was $1,008 Mil.
Revenue was 1093.183 + 1850.068 + 1395.738 + 1473.062 = $5,812 Mil.
Gross Profit was 62.668 + 164.952 + 128.654 + 139.029 = $495 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,231 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,017 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $438 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $309 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,522 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $336 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)
=(1104.087 / 5784.451) / (1007.718 / 5812.051)
=0.190872 / 0.173384
=1.1009

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)
=(495.303 / 5812.051) / (578.497 / 5784.451)
=0.08522 / 0.100009
=0.8521

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 - (2272.249 + 462.371) / 3128.408) / (1 - (2230.973 + 438.477) / 3016.54)
=0.125875 / 0.115062
=1.094

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
=5784.451 / 5812.051
=0.9953

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 + 438.477)) / (0 / (0 + 462.371))
=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)
=(374.641 / 5784.451) / (308.947 / 5812.051)
=0.064767 / 0.053156
=1.2184

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)
=((295.69 + 1658.76) / 3128.408) / ((336.333 + 1522.284) / 3016.54)
=0.624743 / 0.616142
=1.014

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
=(8.125 - 0 - 193.667) / 3128.408
=-0.059309

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.

NCC AB has a M-score of -2.75 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 -2.81 mean?
NCC AB (NCCBF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.81 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on NCC AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NCC AB ranks #442 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 25.9%.
Is NCC AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
NCC AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Based on the distribution chart, NCC AB ranks #442 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NCC AB has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NCC AB's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, NCC AB ranks #442 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts NCC 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 NCC AB and its competitors. NCC AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NCC AB stock overvalued right now?
NCC AB (NCCBF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.81. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.13, compared to a current price of $30.95 — trading 23.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. NCC AB's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 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 NCC AB (NCCBF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.81 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 NCC AB (NCCBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NCC AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $30.95 is trading 23.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.13.

Key valuation signals for NCCBF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.81
  • GF Value™: $25.13 vs. price of $30.95 (23.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs

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


NCC AB Business Description

Address Herrjarva Torg 4, Solna, SWE, SE-170 80
NCC AB is a construction and property development company in the Nordic region. The business operations of the company are divided into five operating segments, namely, NCC Infrastructure, NCC Building Sweden, NCC Building Nordics, NCC Industry, and NCC Property Development. The company derives maximum revenue from NCC Infrastructure and geographically from Sweden. The company's projects include entire infrastructure build-outs such as tunnels, roads, and railways, housing, office buildings, school and hospital construction, production of asphalt and stone materials, and commercial property development.
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