Bawat Water Technologies AB (OSTO:BAWAT) Beneish M-Score: -3.10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


OSTO:BAWAT Bawat Water Technologies AB OSTO:BAWAT
38 GF Score
Price kr1.08
GF Value kr0.93
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Bawat Water Technologies AB Beneish M-Score?

Bawat Water Technologies AB OSTO:BAWAT 38 Beneish M-Score is -3.10 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:BAWAT with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of kr0.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,918 Industrial Products companies, Bawat Water Technologies AB ranks better than 90.27% 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 -3.1 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:BAWAT' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.28   Med: -3.07   Max: -2.44
Current: -3.1

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Bawat Water Technologies AB was -2.44. The lowest was -4.28. And the median was -3.07.


Bawat Water Technologies AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bawat Water Technologies 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.

Bawat Water Technologies AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Bawat Water Technologies AB Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -3.04 -2.44 -4.28 -3.10

Bawat Water Technologies AB Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.44 -2.34 -4.28 -3.51 -3.10

OSTO:BAWAT vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Bawat Water Technologies 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.


Bawat Water Technologies AB Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Bawat Water Technologies AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bawat Water Technologies 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 Bawat Water Technologies 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 * 0.2406+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.1616+0.892 * 1.4629+0.115 * 1.753
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.079285-0.327 * 1.3532
=-3.10

* 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 kr2.06 Mil.
Revenue was kr21.34 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr21.34 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr4.05 Mil.
Total Assets was kr31.49 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr10.62 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr5.51 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr38.92 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr21.30 Mil.
Net Income was kr-22.11 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr-19.61 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr5.85 Mil.
Revenue was kr14.58 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr14.58 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr19.97 Mil.
Total Assets was kr48.96 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr6.48 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr9.67 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr23.95 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr45.23 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)
=(2.059 / 21.335) / (5.85 / 14.584)
=0.096508 / 0.401125
=0.2406

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)
=(14.584 / 14.584) / (21.335 / 21.335)
=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 - (4.053 + 10.62) / 31.494) / (1 - (19.968 + 6.483) / 48.964)
=0.534102 / 0.459787
=1.1616

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
=21.335 / 14.584
=1.4629

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))
=(9.674 / (9.674 + 6.483)) / (5.509 / (5.509 + 10.62))
=0.59875 / 0.341559
=1.753

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 / 21.335) / (0 / 14.584)
=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)
=((21.3 + 38.915) / 31.494) / ((45.229 + 23.952) / 48.964)
=1.911951 / 1.412895
=1.3532

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
=(-22.11 - 0 - -19.613) / 31.494
=-0.079285

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.

Bawat Water Technologies AB has a M-score of -3.10 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 -3.10 mean?
Bawat Water Technologies AB (OSTO:BAWAT) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.10 as of Jul. 04, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Bawat Water Technologies AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bawat Water Technologies AB ranks #284 out of 2918 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 9.7%.
Is Bawat Water Technologies AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Bawat Water Technologies AB's current Beneish M-Score is -3.10. Based on the distribution chart, Bawat Water Technologies AB ranks #284 out of 2918 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bawat Water Technologies AB has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bawat Water Technologies AB's Beneish M-Score compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Bawat Water Technologies AB ranks #284 out of 2918 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Bawat Water Technologies AB in the top 10% 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 Bawat Water Technologies AB and its competitors. Bawat Water Technologies AB's current Beneish M-Score is -3.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bawat Water Technologies AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bawat Water Technologies AB (OSTO:BAWAT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.93, compared to a current price of kr1.08 — trading 16.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.10. Bawat Water Technologies AB's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Bawat Water Technologies AB (OSTO:BAWAT), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.10 as of Jul. 04, 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 Bawat Water Technologies AB (OSTO:BAWAT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bawat Water Technologies AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr1.08 is trading 16.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.93. GuruFocus considers Bawat Water Technologies AB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:BAWAT:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.10
  • GF Value™: kr0.93 vs. price of kr1.08 (16.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Bawat Water Technologies AB Business Description

Address c/o Advokatfirman Lindahl KB, P.O. Box 5898, Stockholm, SWE, SE-102 40
Bawat Water Technologies AB markets its patented ballast water management system globally, a cost-efficient, flexible, and sustainable solution to the problem of ballast water treatment. It offers ballast water solutions to the maritime industry in three categories; a ship BWMS for retrofit and new builds, a mobile containerized solution for multiple vessel usage in a port, on a ship or for rigs, and Ballast Water as a service for contingency services in port. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Europe, and the rest from Asia and North America.
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