Wirtek AS (OCSE:WIRTEK) Beneish M-Score: -2.59 (As of Aug. 14, 2026)

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OCSE:WIRTEK Wirtek AS OCSE:WIRTEK
58 GF Score
Price kr4.36
GF Value kr7.71
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Wirtek AS Beneish M-Score?

Wirtek AS OCSE:WIRTEK +1.40% 58 Beneish M-Score is -2.59 as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates OCSE:WIRTEK with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of kr7.71 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,634 Software companies, Wirtek AS ranks better than 53.57% 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 -2.59 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OCSE:WIRTEK' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.86   Med: -1.78   Max: 4.27
Current: -2.59

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Wirtek AS was 4.27. The lowest was -2.86. And the median was -1.78.


Wirtek AS Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wirtek AS'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.

Wirtek AS Beneish M-Score Chart

Wirtek AS 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 4.27 -1.69 0.61 -2.49 -2.59

Wirtek AS 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.59 0.00

OCSE:WIRTEK vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Wirtek AS'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.


Wirtek AS Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Wirtek AS's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Wirtek AS 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 Wirtek AS 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 * 0.8563+0.528 * 2.3323+0.404 * 1.1693+0.892 * 0.9024+0.115 * 0.89
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.121219-0.327 * 1.239
=-2.59

* 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 kr11.71 Mil.
Revenue was kr64.86 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr2.08 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr17.42 Mil.
Total Assets was kr32.66 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr1.22 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr2.73 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr17.92 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr0.00 Mil.
Net Income was kr-2.66 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr1.30 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr15.16 Mil.
Revenue was kr71.87 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr5.37 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr22.70 Mil.
Total Assets was kr38.02 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr1.37 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr2.18 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr16.84 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr0.00 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)
=(11.714 / 64.859) / (15.159 / 71.874)
=0.180607 / 0.210911
=0.8563

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)
=(5.368 / 71.874) / (2.077 / 64.859)
=0.074686 / 0.032023
=2.3323

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 - (17.419 + 1.223) / 32.66) / (1 - (22.696 + 1.367) / 38.018)
=0.42921 / 0.367063
=1.1693

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
=64.859 / 71.874
=0.9024

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))
=(2.181 / (2.181 + 1.367)) / (2.731 / (2.731 + 1.223))
=0.614713 / 0.690693
=0.89

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 / 64.859) / (0 / 71.874)
=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)
=((0 + 17.921) / 32.66) / ((0 + 16.837) / 38.018)
=0.548714 / 0.442869
=1.239

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
=(-2.656 - 0 - 1.303) / 32.66
=-0.121219

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.

Wirtek AS has a M-score of -2.59 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 -2.59 mean?
Wirtek AS (OCSE:WIRTEK) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.59 as of Aug. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Wirtek AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wirtek AS ranks #1223 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Wirtek AS's Beneish M-Score too high?
Wirtek AS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. Based on the distribution chart, Wirtek AS ranks #1223 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wirtek AS has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wirtek AS's Beneish M-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Wirtek AS ranks #1223 out of 2634 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Wirtek AS 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Wirtek AS and its competitors. Wirtek AS's current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wirtek AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wirtek AS (OCSE:WIRTEK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr7.71, compared to a current price of kr4.36 — trading 43.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. Wirtek AS's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 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 Wirtek AS (OCSE:WIRTEK), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.59 as of Aug. 14, 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 Wirtek AS (OCSE:WIRTEK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wirtek AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr4.36 is trading 43.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr7.71. GuruFocus considers Wirtek AS to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OCSE:WIRTEK:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.59
  • GF Value™: kr7.71 vs. price of kr4.36 (43.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Wirtek AS Business Description

Address Niels Jernes Vej 10, Aalborg, DNK, 9220
Wirtek AS is a Danish software outsourcing company. It provides consultancy services in the field of software development and product testing. It creates software solutions and electronic equipment products. Its business units involve Electronic Equipment Services and Software Engineering Services. The company earns the majority of its revenue from Software Engineering services.
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