Elecster Oyj (OHEL:ELEAV) Beneish M-Score: -2.77 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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OHEL:ELEAV Elecster Oyj OHEL:ELEAV
70 GF Score
Price €2.82
GF Value €3.08
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What is Elecster Oyj Beneish M-Score?

Elecster Oyj OHEL:ELEAV 70 Beneish M-Score is -2.77 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates OHEL:ELEAV with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,909 Industrial Products companies, Elecster Oyj ranks better than 77.31% 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 -2.77 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OHEL:ELEAV' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.7   Med: -2.72   Max: -2.26
Current: -2.77

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Elecster Oyj was -2.26. The lowest was -10.70. And the median was -2.72.


Elecster Oyj Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Elecster Oyj'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.

Elecster Oyj Beneish M-Score Chart

Elecster Oyj 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 -2.53 -2.42 -3.09 -10.70 -2.77

Elecster Oyj 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 -2.77 0.00

OHEL:ELEAV vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Elecster Oyj'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.


Elecster Oyj Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Elecster Oyj's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Elecster Oyj 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 Elecster Oyj 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 * 0.807+0.528 * 1.0208+0.404 * 1.4161+0.892 * 0.9636+0.115 * 1.1199
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8196+4.679 * -0.075088-0.327 * 0.8466
=-2.77

* 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 €6.34 Mil.
Revenue was €32.68 Mil.
Gross Profit was €16.45 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €28.61 Mil.
Total Assets was €38.56 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €7.97 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €1.05 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €2.09 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €9.37 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €5.09 Mil.
Net Income was €-0.28 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €2.62 Mil.
Total Receivables was €8.15 Mil.
Revenue was €33.92 Mil.
Gross Profit was €17.42 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €31.85 Mil.
Total Assets was €41.60 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €8.25 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €1.23 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €2.64 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €12.52 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €5.92 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)
=(6.341 / 32.682) / (8.154 / 33.915)
=0.194021 / 0.240425
=0.807

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)
=(17.42 / 33.915) / (16.445 / 32.682)
=0.513637 / 0.503182
=1.0208

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 - (28.606 + 7.974) / 38.555) / (1 - (31.849 + 8.249) / 41.603)
=0.051226 / 0.036175
=1.4161

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
=32.682 / 33.915
=0.9636

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))
=(1.23 / (1.23 + 8.249)) / (1.045 / (1.045 + 7.974))
=0.129761 / 0.115867
=1.1199

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)
=(2.085 / 32.682) / (2.64 / 33.915)
=0.063797 / 0.077842
=0.8196

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)
=((5.094 + 9.374) / 38.555) / ((5.918 + 12.522) / 41.603)
=0.375256 / 0.443237
=0.8466

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
=(-0.279 - 0 - 2.616) / 38.555
=-0.075088

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.

Elecster Oyj has a M-score of -2.77 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 -2.77 mean?
Elecster Oyj (OHEL:ELEAV) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.77 as of Jul. 22, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Elecster Oyj and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Elecster Oyj ranks #660 out of 2909 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Elecster Oyj's Beneish M-Score too high?
Elecster Oyj's current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. Based on the distribution chart, Elecster Oyj ranks #660 out of 2909 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Elecster Oyj has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elecster Oyj's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Elecster Oyj ranks #660 out of 2909 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Elecster Oyj 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Elecster Oyj and its competitors. Elecster Oyj's current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elecster Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elecster Oyj (OHEL:ELEAV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.08, compared to a current price of €2.82 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. Elecster Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 Elecster Oyj (OHEL:ELEAV), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.77 as of Jul. 22, 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 Elecster Oyj (OHEL:ELEAV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elecster Oyj stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.82 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.08. GuruFocus considers Elecster Oyj to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OHEL:ELEAV:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.77
  • GF Value™: €3.08 vs. price of €2.82 (8.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Elecster Oyj Business Description

Address Sontulantie 382, PL 39, Akaa, FIN, 37801
Elecster Oyj operates as an engineering and manufacturer of dairy machinery and packaging material. It is involved in the supply of product such as ultra-high temperature lines, sterilizers, aseptic, extended shelf life, and pasteurized pouch filling machines, autopackers and related economical and ecological packaging materials. Geographically, the activities are operated through Finland and it also owns packaging material production lines in Finland.
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