NENTF (Viaplay Group AB) Beneish M-Score: -2.45 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Viaplay Group AB Beneish M-Score?

Viaplay Group AB NENTF 46 Beneish M-Score is -2.45 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates NENTF with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.08. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 Media - Diversified companies, Viaplay Group AB ranks worse than 58.04% 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 -2.45 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NENTF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.44   Med: -2.34   Max: -0.96
Current: -2.45

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Viaplay Group AB was -0.96. The lowest was -3.44. And the median was -2.34.


Viaplay Group AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viaplay 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.

Viaplay Group AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Viaplay 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 -2.51 -0.96 -3.44 -1.73 -2.35

Viaplay Group 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 -2.60 -2.61 -2.71 -2.35 -2.45

NENTF vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Viaplay 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.


Viaplay Group AB Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Viaplay Group AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Viaplay 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 Viaplay 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 * 1.0553+0.528 * 0.8144+0.404 * 1.4008+0.892 * 1.1454+0.115 * 0.648
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0641+4.679 * 0.000155-0.327 * 1.2579
=-2.37

* 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 $922 Mil.
Revenue was 566.587 + 535.643 + 428.692 + 451.708 = $1,983 Mil.
Gross Profit was 65.148 + 105.558 + 47.158 + 64.62 = $282 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,260 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,010 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $34 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $37 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $271 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,014 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $602 Mil.
Net Income was -45.078 + -102.33 + -15.15 + -5.132 = $-168 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 7.942 + -136.117 + -126.858 + 87.032 = $-168 Mil.
Total Receivables was $763 Mil.
Revenue was 431.667 + 440.328 + 431.323 + 427.672 = $1,731 Mil.
Gross Profit was 37.601 + 71.188 + 44.384 + 47.678 = $201 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,085 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,505 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $37 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $19 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $223 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $750 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $212 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)
=(921.951 / 1982.63) / (762.77 / 1730.99)
=0.465014 / 0.440655
=1.0553

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)
=(200.851 / 1730.99) / (282.484 / 1982.63)
=0.116032 / 0.142479
=0.8144

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 - (1260.25 + 34.13) / 2009.724) / (1 - (1085.485 + 37.107) / 1505.013)
=0.355941 / 0.254098
=1.4008

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
=1982.63 / 1730.99
=1.1454

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))
=(18.759 / (18.759 + 37.107)) / (36.701 / (36.701 + 34.13))
=0.335786 / 0.518149
=0.648

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)
=(271.424 / 1982.63) / (222.708 / 1730.99)
=0.136901 / 0.128659
=1.0641

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)
=((602.005 + 1014.253) / 2009.724) / ((212.182 + 750.039) / 1505.013)
=0.804219 / 0.639344
=1.2579

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
=(-167.69 - 0 - -168.001) / 2009.724
=0.000155

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.

Viaplay Group AB has a M-score of -2.37 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 -2.45 mean?
Viaplay Group AB (NENTF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.45 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Viaplay Group AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Viaplay Group AB ranks #574 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 58%.
Is Viaplay Group AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Viaplay Group AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. Based on the distribution chart, Viaplay Group AB ranks #574 out of 989 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Viaplay Group AB has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viaplay Group AB's Beneish M-Score compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Viaplay Group AB ranks #574 out of 989 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Viaplay 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 a Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Viaplay Group AB and its competitors. Viaplay Group AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viaplay Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Viaplay Group AB (NENTF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.45. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.08, compared to a current price of $0.17 — trading 107.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. Viaplay Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 6 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 Viaplay Group AB (NENTF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.45 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 Viaplay Group AB (NENTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viaplay Group AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.17 is trading 107.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.08.

Key valuation signals for NENTF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.45
  • GF Value™: $0.08 vs. price of $0.17 (107.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Viaplay Group AB Business Description

Address Ringvagen 52, P.O. Box 2094, Stockholm, SWE, SE-103 13
Viaplay Group AB is a Swedish company that offers television channels and radio stations, broadcasting and production services. The company generates revenue from Viaplay, Linear Subscription & others, and Advertising. The company's operating segment includes Core operations and Non-core operations. The Core operations include the Group's operations related to the Viaplay streaming service available in all Nordic countries and the Netherlands, pay-TV channels in all Nordic countries except Iceland, commercial free-TV channels in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway; and commercial radio networks and audio streaming services in Sweden and Norway. The non-core includes the international markets the Group is exiting, ie Poland, the UK, and the Baltics.
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