Sarsys AB (NGM:SARS) Beneish M-Score: -3.42 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Sarsys AB Beneish M-Score?

Sarsys AB NGM:SARS +1.05% 35 Beneish M-Score is -3.42 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates NGM:SARS with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of kr0.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,403 Hardware companies, Sarsys AB ranks better than 91.59% 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 -3.42 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NGM:SARS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.1   Med: -3.31   Max: -0.44
Current: -3.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sarsys AB was -0.44. The lowest was -4.10. And the median was -3.31.


Sarsys AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sarsys 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.

Sarsys AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Sarsys 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 -4.10 -3.31 -3.73 -3.82 -3.42

Sarsys AB Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -3.73 -4.15 -3.82 0.00 -3.42

NGM:SARS vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Sarsys 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.


Sarsys AB Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sarsys AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sarsys 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 Sarsys 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 * 0.4976+0.528 * 1.1411+0.404 * 0.7529+0.892 * 1.032+0.115 * 0.5722
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.07701-0.327 * 1.2136
=-3.42

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was kr5.25 Mil.
Revenue was kr42.36 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr19.20 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr17.32 Mil.
Total Assets was kr28.32 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr6.32 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr7.96 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr27.52 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr4.87 Mil.
Net Income was kr-9.84 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr-7.66 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr10.22 Mil.
Revenue was kr41.05 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr21.23 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr26.52 Mil.
Total Assets was kr45.50 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr9.00 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr4.22 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr38.13 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr4.74 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)
=(5.247 / 42.362) / (10.218 / 41.05)
=0.123861 / 0.248916
=0.4976

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)
=(21.233 / 41.05) / (19.203 / 42.362)
=0.517247 / 0.453307
=1.1411

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 - (17.323 + 6.321) / 28.321) / (1 - (26.52 + 9.002) / 45.503)
=0.165142 / 0.219348
=0.7529

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
=42.362 / 41.05
=1.032

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))
=(4.216 / (4.216 + 9.002)) / (7.96 / (7.96 + 6.321))
=0.318959 / 0.557384
=0.5722

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)
=(0 / 42.362) / (0 / 41.05)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((4.865 + 27.521) / 28.321) / ((4.744 + 38.131) / 45.503)
=1.143533 / 0.942246
=1.2136

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
=(-9.843 - 0 - -7.662) / 28.321
=-0.07701

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.

Sarsys AB has a M-score of -3.42 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 -3.42 mean?
Sarsys AB (NGM:SARS) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.42 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sarsys AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sarsys AB ranks #202 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Sarsys AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sarsys AB's current Beneish M-Score is -3.42. Based on the distribution chart, Sarsys AB ranks #202 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sarsys AB has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sarsys AB's Beneish M-Score compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sarsys AB ranks #202 out of 2403 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sarsys AB in the top 8% 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Sarsys AB and its competitors. Sarsys AB's current Beneish M-Score is -3.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sarsys AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarsys AB (NGM:SARS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.59, compared to a current price of kr0.58 — trading 2.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.42. Sarsys AB's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Sarsys AB (NGM:SARS), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.42 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 Sarsys AB (NGM:SARS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarsys AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr0.58 is trading 2.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.59. GuruFocus considers Sarsys AB to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NGM:SARS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.42
  • GF Value™: kr0.59 vs. price of kr0.58 (2.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Sarsys AB Business Description

Address Piledalsvagen 51, Box 31, Kopingebro, SWE, 271 73
Sarsys AB formerly SARSYS-ASFT AB is a developer and manufacturer of Continuous Friction Measuring Equipment and provider of cutting-edge ITS and Road/Runway Weather Information System. ASTF products include Volvo XC60/V90 Friction Tester, VW Sharan Friction, Skoda Octavia Friction, T-5 Trailer Friction, and T2GO Friction Tester. SARSYS products include Sarsys Volvo Friction Tester (V90), Sarsys Opel Friction, Sarsys Friction Tester Transporter, and Sarsys Trailer Friction Tester. The products include computerized technology for monitoring factors such as friction, freezing points, early ice warning-systems, precipitation, groundfrost, ice deposit growth, camera-surveillance systems among others.
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