Spiltan Invest (NGM:SPLTN) Beneish M-Score: -2.84 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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NGM:SPLTN Spiltan Invest NGM:SPLTN
75 GF Score
Price kr177.60
GF Value kr351.45
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Spiltan Invest Beneish M-Score?

Spiltan Invest NGM:SPLTN -0.22% 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.84 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates NGM:SPLTN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of kr351.45 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 952 Asset Management companies, Spiltan Invest ranks better than 77.1% 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 -2.84 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NGM:SPLTN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.78   Med: -2.68   Max: -0.91
Current: -2.84

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Spiltan Invest was -0.91. The lowest was -6.78. And the median was -2.68.


Spiltan Invest Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Spiltan Invest'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.

Spiltan Invest Beneish M-Score Chart

Spiltan Invest Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -2.10 -3.90 -2.75 -2.36

Spiltan Invest 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 -2.09 -1.47 -2.36 -2.68 -2.84

NGM:SPLTN vs BLK, BX, KKR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Spiltan Invest'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.


Spiltan Invest Beneish M-Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Spiltan Invest's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Spiltan Invest 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 Spiltan Invest 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 * 1.2682+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.0065+0.892 * 1.2523+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9725+4.679 * -0.136517-0.327 * 1.6083
=-2.84

* 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 kr29.4 Mil.
Revenue was 114.573 + 0.217 + 17.147 + 0.392 = kr132.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was 114.573 + 0.217 + 17.147 + 0.392 = kr132.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr36.8 Mil.
Total Assets was kr7,688.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr1.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr36.8 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr99.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr0.0 Mil.
Net Income was 202.334 + -909.537 + 93.338 + -210.283 = kr-824.1 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 210.98 + -17.134 + 63.025 + -31.402 = kr225.5 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr18.5 Mil.
Revenue was 100.903 + 0.096 + 3.89 + 0.779 = kr105.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was 100.903 + 0.096 + 3.89 + 0.779 = kr105.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr97.6 Mil.
Total Assets was kr8,712.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr1.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr30.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr70.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr0.0 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)
=(29.359 / 132.329) / (18.486 / 105.668)
=0.221864 / 0.174944
=1.2682

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)
=(105.668 / 105.668) / (132.329 / 132.329)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (36.793 + 1.12) / 7688.519) / (1 - (97.649 + 0.987) / 8712.433)
=0.995069 / 0.988679
=1.0065

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
=132.329 / 105.668
=1.2523

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 + 0.987)) / (0 / (0 + 1.12))
=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)
=(36.76 / 132.329) / (30.185 / 105.668)
=0.277792 / 0.285659
=0.9725

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 + 99.308) / 7688.519) / ((0 + 69.969) / 8712.433)
=0.012916 / 0.008031
=1.6083

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
=(-824.148 - 0 - 225.469) / 7688.519
=-0.136517

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.

Spiltan Invest has a M-score of -2.84 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 -2.84 mean?
Spiltan Invest (NGM:SPLTN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.84 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Spiltan Invest and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Spiltan Invest ranks #218 out of 952 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 22.9%.
Is Spiltan Invest's Beneish M-Score too high?
Spiltan Invest's current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. Based on the distribution chart, Spiltan Invest ranks #218 out of 952 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Spiltan Invest has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spiltan Invest's Beneish M-Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Spiltan Invest ranks #218 out of 952 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Spiltan Invest in the top 23% 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Asset Management 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 Spiltan Invest and its competitors. Spiltan Invest's current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spiltan Invest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spiltan Invest (NGM:SPLTN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr351.45, compared to a current price of kr177.60 — trading 49.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.84. Spiltan Invest's overall GF Score™ is 75/100. 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 Spiltan Invest (NGM:SPLTN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.84 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 Spiltan Invest (NGM:SPLTN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spiltan Invest stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr177.60 is trading 49.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr351.45. GuruFocus considers Spiltan Invest to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NGM:SPLTN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.84
  • GF Value™: kr351.45 vs. price of kr177.60 (49.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100

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


Spiltan Invest Business Description

Address Erik Dahlbergsallen 15, Stockholm, SWE, 115 20
Investment AB Spiltan is an investment company that invests in listed and unlisted Swedish growth companies. It currently owns a portfolio consisting of tech, finance, real estate and industry.
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