Acconeer AB (OSTO:ACCON) Beneish M-Score: -2.04 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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Price kr18.14
GF Value kr6.81
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Acconeer AB Beneish M-Score?

Acconeer AB OSTO:ACCON -2.58% 57 Beneish M-Score is -2.04 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:ACCON with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of kr6.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,404 Hardware companies, Acconeer AB ranks worse than 77.16% 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 -2.04 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:ACCON' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.55   Med: -1.73   Max: 41.01
Current: -2.04

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Acconeer AB was 41.01. The lowest was -3.55. And the median was -1.73.


Acconeer AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Acconeer 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.

Acconeer AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Acconeer 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 -1.66 -0.87 -3.08 -2.12 -1.82

Acconeer 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 -2.00 -1.86 -2.06 -1.82 -2.04

OSTO:ACCON vs APH, GLW, TEL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Acconeer 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.


Acconeer AB Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Acconeer 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 Acconeer 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 * 1.2362+0.528 * 1.1586+0.404 * 0.9973+0.892 * 1.1663+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8228+4.679 * -0.012209-0.327 * 0.9387
=-2.04

* 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 kr20.66 Mil.
Revenue was 18.287 + 17.185 + 16.544 + 10.535 = kr62.55 Mil.
Gross Profit was 9.778 + 6.87 + 10.621 + 7.28 = kr34.55 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr136.36 Mil.
Total Assets was kr298.63 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr17.27 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr0.00 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr42.73 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr21.04 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr0.00 Mil.
Net Income was -8.645 + -5.668 + 0.448 + -8.133 = kr-22.00 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1.185 + -3.763 + -3.915 + -11.859 = kr-18.35 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr14.33 Mil.
Revenue was 13.609 + 10.28 + 14.604 + 15.138 = kr53.63 Mil.
Gross Profit was 9.107 + 5.561 + 9.57 + 10.083 = kr34.32 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr134.71 Mil.
Total Assets was kr291.94 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr15.08 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr0.00 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr44.53 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr21.92 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)
=(20.662 / 62.551) / (14.331 / 53.631)
=0.330322 / 0.267215
=1.2362

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)
=(34.321 / 53.631) / (34.549 / 62.551)
=0.639947 / 0.552333
=1.1586

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 - (136.359 + 17.267) / 298.629) / (1 - (134.713 + 15.081) / 291.935)
=0.485562 / 0.486893
=0.9973

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
=62.551 / 53.631
=1.1663

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 + 15.081)) / (0 / (0 + 17.267))
=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)
=(42.73 / 62.551) / (44.529 / 53.631)
=0.683123 / 0.830285
=0.8228

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 + 21.044) / 298.629) / ((0 + 21.916) / 291.935)
=0.070469 / 0.075072
=0.9387

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
=(-21.998 - 0 - -18.352) / 298.629
=-0.012209

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.

Acconeer AB has a M-score of -2.04 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 -2.04 mean?
Acconeer AB (OSTO:ACCON) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.04 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Acconeer AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Acconeer AB ranks #1855 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 77.2%.
Is Acconeer AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Acconeer AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.04. Based on the distribution chart, Acconeer AB ranks #1855 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Acconeer AB has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acconeer AB's Beneish M-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Acconeer AB ranks #1855 out of 2404 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Acconeer 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 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 Acconeer AB and its competitors. Acconeer AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acconeer AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acconeer AB (OSTO:ACCON) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr6.81, compared to a current price of kr18.14 — trading 166.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.04. Acconeer AB's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Acconeer AB (OSTO:ACCON), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.04 as of Jun. 26, 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 Acconeer AB (OSTO:ACCON) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acconeer AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr18.14 is trading 166.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr6.81. GuruFocus considers Acconeer AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:ACCON:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.04
  • GF Value™: kr6.81 vs. price of kr18.14 (166.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Acconeer AB Business Description

Other Exchanges 2LU:Germany
Address Vastra Varvsgatan 19, Malmo, SWE, 211 77
Acconeer AB has developed a radar sensor that opens a new world of interaction. Acconeer Micro Radar Sensor, with low power consumption, high precision, small size and high robustness, is a 60GHz robust and cost-effective sensor for detection, distance measurement, motion detection and camera-supported applications with low power consumption. The radar sensor can be included in a range of mobile consumer products, from smart phones to wearables, but also in areas such as robots, drones, the Internet of Things, healthcare, automotive, industrial robots and security and monitoring systems. The company is a semiconductor company and, as a business model, sells hardware to manufacturers of consumer electronics products.
57GF Score

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