Bong AB (OSTO:BONG) Beneish M-Score: -2.99 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Bong AB Beneish M-Score?

Bong AB OSTO:BONG -4.66% 40 Beneish M-Score is -2.99 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:BONG with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of kr0.74 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 373 Packaging & Containers companies, Bong AB ranks better than 85.79% 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 -2.99 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:BONG' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.37   Med: -2.76   Max: -1.5
Current: -2.99

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Bong AB was -1.50. The lowest was -3.37. And the median was -2.76.


Bong AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bong 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.

Bong AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Bong 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 -2.61 -2.58 -2.69 -2.87 -2.95

Bong 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 -2.62 -2.76 -2.80 -2.95 -2.99

OSTO:BONG vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Bong 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.


Bong AB Beneish M-Score vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bong AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bong 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 Bong 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 * 0.8643+0.528 * 1.0754+0.404 * 1.0356+0.892 * 0.9316+0.115 * 1.0108
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9765+4.679 * -0.082761-0.327 * 0.9946
=-2.99

* 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 kr153 Mil.
Revenue was 443.9 + 467.2 + 434.8 + 418.9 = kr1,765 Mil.
Gross Profit was 71.1 + 72.4 + 60.7 + 58.8 = kr263 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr553 Mil.
Total Assets was kr1,456 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr336 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr71 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr255 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr523 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr238 Mil.
Net Income was -1.7 + 5.8 + -18 + -17.4 = kr-31 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 6.2 + 53.5 + 4.3 + 25.2 = kr89 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr190 Mil.
Revenue was 488.4 + 494.6 + 455.8 + 455.6 = kr1,894 Mil.
Gross Profit was 86 + 75.8 + 63.1 + 78.7 = kr304 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr590 Mil.
Total Assets was kr1,501 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr347 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr75 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr280 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr508 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr281 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)
=(153.3 / 1764.8) / (190.4 / 1894.4)
=0.086865 / 0.100507
=0.8643

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)
=(303.6 / 1894.4) / (263 / 1764.8)
=0.160262 / 0.149025
=1.0754

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 - (553.4 + 335.6) / 1456) / (1 - (589.7 + 346.6) / 1500.6)
=0.389423 / 0.37605
=1.0356

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
=1764.8 / 1894.4
=0.9316

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))
=(74.5 / (74.5 + 346.6)) / (71.2 / (71.2 + 335.6))
=0.176918 / 0.175025
=1.0108

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)
=(254.9 / 1764.8) / (280.2 / 1894.4)
=0.144436 / 0.14791
=0.9765

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)
=((238.3 + 522.7) / 1456) / ((280.5 + 508.1) / 1500.6)
=0.522665 / 0.525523
=0.9946

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
=(-31.3 - 0 - 89.2) / 1456
=-0.082761

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.

Bong AB has a M-score of -2.99 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 -2.99 mean?
Bong AB (OSTO:BONG) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.99 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Bong AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bong AB ranks #53 out of 373 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is Bong AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Bong AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.99. Based on the distribution chart, Bong AB ranks #53 out of 373 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bong AB has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bong AB's Beneish M-Score compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Bong AB ranks #53 out of 373 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Bong 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Bong AB and its competitors. Bong AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bong AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bong AB (OSTO:BONG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.74, compared to a current price of kr0.47 — trading 36.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.99. Bong AB's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Bong AB (OSTO:BONG), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.99 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 Bong AB (OSTO:BONG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bong AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr0.47 is trading 36.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.74. GuruFocus considers Bong AB to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:BONG:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.99
  • GF Value™: kr0.74 vs. price of kr0.47 (36.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Bong AB Business Description

Address Uddevagen 3, Box 516, Kristianstad, SWE, SE-291 25
Bong AB is a Sweden-based company providing specialized packaging and envelope products. It also offers solutions for the distribution and packaging of information, advertising materials, and lightweight goods. It offers a variety of shapes and sizes in the envelopes, including standard and customized envelopes, gift packaging, and retail packaging products. The operating segments of the company related to its geographical areas of operations and include Nordic, Central Europe, South Europe and North Africa, and the United Kingdom. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Central Europe region, which includes revenue generated from its business in Germany, Poland, Belgium, and Romania.
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