Beijer Alma AB (OSTO:BEIA B) Beneish M-Score: -2.52 (As of Aug. 28, 2026)

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OSTO:BEIA B Beijer Alma AB OSTO:BEIA B
94 GF Score
Price kr295.50
GF Value kr236.83
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Beijer Alma AB Beneish M-Score?

Beijer Alma AB OSTO:BEIA B -1.01% 94 Beneish M-Score is -2.52 as of Aug. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:BEIA B with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of kr236.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,927 Industrial Products companies, Beijer Alma AB ranks better than 57.36% 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 -2.52 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:BEIA B' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.02   Med: -2.5   Max: -1.82
Current: -2.52

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Beijer Alma AB was -1.82. The lowest was -3.02. And the median was -2.50.


Beijer Alma AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Beijer Alma 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.

Beijer Alma AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Beijer Alma 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 -2.21 -2.01 -2.57 -2.42 -2.60

Beijer Alma AB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -2.44 -2.53 -2.60 -2.52 -2.52

OSTO:BEIA B vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Beijer Alma 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.


Beijer Alma AB Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Beijer Alma 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 Beijer Alma 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 * 1.0222+0.528 * 0.972+0.404 * 1.0538+0.892 * 1.0585+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9559+4.679 * -0.030798-0.327 * 0.9468
=-2.52

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was kr1,848 Mil.
Revenue was 2131 + 2029 + 1881 + 1886 = kr7,927 Mil.
Gross Profit was 694 + 644 + 593 + 577 = kr2,508 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr4,041 Mil.
Total Assets was kr10,520 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr1,996 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr1,375 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr1,757 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr3,291 Mil.
Net Income was 216 + 205 + 154 + 176 = kr751 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 337 + 73 + 299 + 366 = kr1,075 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr1,708 Mil.
Revenue was 2023 + 1960 + 1823 + 1683 = kr7,489 Mil.
Gross Profit was 622 + 602 + 555 + 524 = kr2,303 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr3,957 Mil.
Total Assets was kr9,909 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr1,945 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr1,359 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr2,785 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr2,237 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)
=(1848 / 7927) / (1708 / 7489)
=0.233127 / 0.228068
=1.0222

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)
=(2303 / 7489) / (2508 / 7927)
=0.307518 / 0.316387
=0.972

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 - (4041 + 1996) / 10520) / (1 - (3957 + 1945) / 9909)
=0.426141 / 0.40438
=1.0538

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
=7927 / 7489
=1.0585

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 + 1945)) / (0 / (0 + 1996))
=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)
=(1375 / 7927) / (1359 / 7489)
=0.173458 / 0.181466
=0.9559

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)
=((3291 + 1757) / 10520) / ((2237 + 2785) / 9909)
=0.479848 / 0.506812
=0.9468

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
=(751 - 0 - 1075) / 10520
=-0.030798

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.

Beijer Alma AB has a M-score of -2.52 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 -2.52 mean?
Beijer Alma AB (OSTO:BEIA B) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.52 as of Aug. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Beijer Alma AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Beijer Alma AB ranks #1248 out of 2927 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 42.6%.
Is Beijer Alma AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Beijer Alma AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. Based on the distribution chart, Beijer Alma AB ranks #1248 out of 2927 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Beijer Alma AB has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Beijer Alma AB's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Beijer Alma AB ranks #1248 out of 2927 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Beijer Alma AB 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 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 Beijer Alma AB and its competitors. Beijer Alma AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Beijer Alma AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beijer Alma AB (OSTO:BEIA B) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr236.83, compared to a current price of kr295.50 — trading 24.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.52. Beijer Alma AB's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 7 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 Beijer Alma AB (OSTO:BEIA B), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.52 as of Aug. 28, 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 Beijer Alma AB (OSTO:BEIA B) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beijer Alma AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr295.50 is trading 24.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr236.83. GuruFocus considers Beijer Alma AB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:BEIA B:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.52
  • GF Value™: kr236.83 vs. price of kr295.50 (24.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Beijer Alma AB Business Description

Other Exchanges BEIABs:UK0YG7:UK
Address Dragarbrunnsgatan 45, Box 1747, Uppsala, SWE, 751 47
Beijer Alma AB is a Sweden-based industrial group in manufacturing, industrial trade, machinery development, and selected niche technologies. It operates through two subgroups have two segments that make up operating segments: Lesjofors is a manufacturer of springs, wire, and flat-strip components in Europe, North America, and Asia. Beijer Tech focuses on industrial trading and manufacturing in the Nordic region. Beijer Alma's clients come from infrastructure, medical, energy, telecom, chassis springs, and other industrial sectors. It generates the majority of its revenue from Lesjofors segment.
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