Avensia AB (OSTO:AVEN) Beneish M-Score: -3.39 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


OSTO:AVEN Avensia AB OSTO:AVEN
84 GF Score
Price kr7.12
GF Value kr8.50
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Avensia AB Beneish M-Score?

Avensia AB OSTO:AVEN +1.42% 84 Beneish M-Score is -3.39 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:AVEN with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of kr8.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,633 Software companies, Avensia AB ranks better than 86.21% 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 -3.39 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:AVEN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.46   Med: -2.65   Max: -1.39
Current: -3.39

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Avensia AB was -1.39. The lowest was -3.46. And the median was -2.65.


Avensia AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Avensia 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.

Avensia AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Avensia 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 -2.64 -3.08 -2.62 -3.46 -3.39

Avensia 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.39 0.00

OSTO:AVEN vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Avensia 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.


Avensia AB Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Avensia 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 Avensia 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 * 0.8219+0.528 * 0.9476+0.404 * 0.4397+0.892 * 1.0024+0.115 * 0.9558
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.106821-0.327 * 0.9536
=-3.39

* 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 kr68.5 Mil.
Revenue was kr423.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr90.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr129.5 Mil.
Total Assets was kr191.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr59.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr17.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr102.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr44.5 Mil.
Net Income was kr21.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr42.1 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr83.1 Mil.
Revenue was kr422.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr85.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr140.1 Mil.
Total Assets was kr220.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr72.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr19.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr119.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr57.9 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)
=(68.456 / 423.251) / (83.093 / 422.25)
=0.161739 / 0.196786
=0.8219

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)
=(85.943 / 422.25) / (90.907 / 423.251)
=0.203536 / 0.214783
=0.9476

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 - (129.516 + 59.23) / 191.536) / (1 - (140.058 + 72.748) / 220.097)
=0.014566 / 0.033126
=0.4397

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
=423.251 / 422.25
=1.0024

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))
=(19.851 / (19.851 + 72.748)) / (17.126 / (17.126 + 59.23))
=0.214376 / 0.224291
=0.9558

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 / 423.251) / (0 / 422.25)
=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)
=((44.513 + 102.921) / 191.536) / ((57.932 + 119.733) / 220.097)
=0.769746 / 0.807212
=0.9536

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
=(21.656 - 0 - 42.116) / 191.536
=-0.106821

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.

Avensia AB has a M-score of -3.39 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 -3.39 mean?
Avensia AB (OSTO:AVEN) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.39 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Avensia AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Avensia AB ranks #363 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Avensia AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Avensia AB's current Beneish M-Score is -3.39. Based on the distribution chart, Avensia AB ranks #363 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Avensia AB has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avensia AB's Beneish M-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Avensia AB ranks #363 out of 2633 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Avensia AB in the top 14% 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 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 Avensia AB and its competitors. Avensia AB's current Beneish M-Score is -3.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avensia AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avensia AB (OSTO:AVEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr8.50, compared to a current price of kr7.12 — trading 16.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.39. Avensia AB's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 Avensia AB (OSTO:AVEN), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.39 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 Avensia AB (OSTO:AVEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avensia AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr7.12 is trading 16.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr8.50. GuruFocus considers Avensia AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:AVEN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.39
  • GF Value™: kr8.50 vs. price of kr7.12 (16.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Avensia AB Business Description

Other Exchanges 5IY:Germany
Address Gasverksgatan 1, Lund, SWE, 222 29
Avensia AB creates tailor-made e-commerce solutions, providing complete omni-channel solutions to companies with high demands. It offers services such as .NET-technology for e-commerce, CMS, Product Information Management and personalisation.
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