Bokusgruppen AB (OSTO:BOKUS) Beneish M-Score: -3.10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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OSTO:BOKUS Bokusgruppen AB OSTO:BOKUS
70 GF Score
Price kr66.40
GF Value kr54.05
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Bokusgruppen AB Beneish M-Score?

Bokusgruppen AB OSTO:BOKUS -1.48% 70 Beneish M-Score is -3.10 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:BOKUS with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of kr54.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,083 Retail - Cyclical companies, Bokusgruppen AB ranks better than 82.27% 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 Bokusgruppen AB's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

OSTO:BOKUS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.48   Med: -2.92   Max: -2.14
Current: -3.1

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Bokusgruppen AB was -2.14. The lowest was -3.48. And the median was -2.92.


Bokusgruppen AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bokusgruppen 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.

Bokusgruppen AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Bokusgruppen AB Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -3.48 -2.66 -3.25 -2.69 -3.10

Bokusgruppen AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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OSTO:BOKUS vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Bokusgruppen 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.


Bokusgruppen AB Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bokusgruppen AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bokusgruppen 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 Bokusgruppen 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 * 0.849+0.528 * 0.9394+0.404 * 1.0121+0.892 * 1.0834+0.115 * 0.8787
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.113239-0.327 * 0.9544
=-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 kr61 Mil.
Revenue was kr2,155 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr985 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr410 Mil.
Total Assets was kr1,655 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr334 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr205 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr715 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr164 Mil.
Net Income was kr88 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr276 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr66 Mil.
Revenue was kr1,989 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr854 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr374 Mil.
Total Assets was kr1,682 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr393 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr197 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr712 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr224 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)
=(60.8 / 2154.7) / (66.1 / 1988.8)
=0.028217 / 0.033236
=0.849

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)
=(854 / 1988.8) / (984.9 / 2154.7)
=0.429405 / 0.457094
=0.9394

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 - (410.2 + 333.5) / 1654.9) / (1 - (374 + 392.7) / 1681.5)
=0.550607 / 0.544038
=1.0121

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
=2154.7 / 1988.8
=1.0834

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))
=(197.3 / (197.3 + 392.7)) / (204.9 / (204.9 + 333.5))
=0.334407 / 0.380572
=0.8787

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 / 2154.7) / (0 / 1988.8)
=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)
=((164.2 + 715.1) / 1654.9) / ((223.9 + 712.2) / 1681.5)
=0.531331 / 0.556705
=0.9544

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
=(88.1 - 0 - 275.5) / 1654.9
=-0.113239

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.

Bokusgruppen 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?
Bokusgruppen AB (OSTO:BOKUS) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.10 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Bokusgruppen AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bokusgruppen AB ranks #192 out of 1083 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 17.7%.
Is Bokusgruppen AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Bokusgruppen AB's current Beneish M-Score is -3.10. Based on the distribution chart, Bokusgruppen AB ranks #192 out of 1083 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bokusgruppen AB has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bokusgruppen AB's Beneish M-Score compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bokusgruppen AB ranks #192 out of 1083 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Bokusgruppen AB in the top 18% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Bokusgruppen AB and its competitors. Bokusgruppen 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 Bokusgruppen AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bokusgruppen AB (OSTO:BOKUS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr54.05, compared to a current price of kr66.40 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.10. Bokusgruppen AB'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 Bokusgruppen AB (OSTO:BOKUS), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.10 as of Jul. 14, 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 Bokusgruppen AB (OSTO:BOKUS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bokusgruppen AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr66.40 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr54.05. GuruFocus considers Bokusgruppen AB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:BOKUS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.10
  • GF Value™: kr54.05 vs. price of kr66.40 (22.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Bokusgruppen AB Business Description

Address Lindhagensgatan 74, 8 tr, plan 8, Stockholm, SWE, 112 18
Bokusgruppen AB is a book retailer. It offers strong and complementary books brands such as Bokus, Bokus Play and Akademibokhandeln and reaches a large share of Sweden's population. In addition to books in all channels and formats, a large and inspirational range of other products is also offered.
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