Cheffelo AB (publ) (OSTO:CHEF) Beneish M-Score: -3.00 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


OSTO:CHEF Cheffelo AB (publ) OSTO:CHEF
59 GF Score
Price kr123.60
GF Value kr32.65
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Cheffelo AB (publ) Beneish M-Score?

Cheffelo AB (publ) OSTO:CHEF -0.32% 59 Beneish M-Score is -3.00 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:CHEF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of kr32.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 291 Retail - Defensive companies, Cheffelo AB (publ) ranks better than 80.07% 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 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:CHEF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.98   Med: -2.94   Max: -2.14
Current: -3

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Cheffelo AB (publ) was -2.14. The lowest was -3.98. And the median was -2.94.


Cheffelo AB (publ) Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cheffelo AB (publ)'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.

Cheffelo AB (publ) Beneish M-Score Chart

Cheffelo AB (publ) Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.68 -3.27 -2.83 -2.59 -3.00

Cheffelo AB (publ) 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:CHEF vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Cheffelo AB (publ)'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.


Cheffelo AB (publ) Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cheffelo AB (publ)'s Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cheffelo AB (publ)'s Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Cheffelo AB (publ) 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 Cheffelo AB (publ) 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 * 0.8027+0.528 * 1.0184+0.404 * 0.9674+0.892 * 1.1226+0.115 * 0.8363
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.095171-0.327 * 0.9441
=-3.00

* 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 kr25 Mil.
Revenue was kr1,188 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr504 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr201 Mil.
Total Assets was kr722 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr78 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr43 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr166 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr52 Mil.
Net Income was kr57 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr126 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr27 Mil.
Revenue was kr1,058 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr457 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr164 Mil.
Total Assets was kr746 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr110 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr47 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr161 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr78 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)
=(24.72 / 1187.956) / (27.433 / 1058.204)
=0.020809 / 0.025924
=0.8027

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)
=(457.096 / 1058.204) / (503.87 / 1187.956)
=0.431955 / 0.424149
=1.0184

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 - (201.473 + 78.396) / 722.082) / (1 - (163.662 + 110.136) / 746.124)
=0.612414 / 0.63304
=0.9674

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
=1187.956 / 1058.204
=1.1226

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))
=(46.579 / (46.579 + 110.136)) / (43.224 / (43.224 + 78.396))
=0.297221 / 0.355402
=0.8363

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 / 1187.956) / (0 / 1058.204)
=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)
=((51.932 + 166.084) / 722.082) / ((77.963 + 160.66) / 746.124)
=0.301927 / 0.319817
=0.9441

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
=(57.457 - 0 - 126.178) / 722.082
=-0.095171

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.

Cheffelo AB (publ) has a M-score of -3.00 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 -3.00 mean?
Cheffelo AB (publ) (OSTO:CHEF) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.00 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Cheffelo AB (publ) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheffelo AB (publ) ranks #58 out of 291 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Cheffelo AB (publ)'s Beneish M-Score too high?
Cheffelo AB (publ)'s current Beneish M-Score is -3.00. Based on the distribution chart, Cheffelo AB (publ) ranks #58 out of 291 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cheffelo AB (publ) has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheffelo AB (publ)'s Beneish M-Score compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Cheffelo AB (publ) ranks #58 out of 291 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Cheffelo AB (publ) in the top 20% 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 - Defensive company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Cheffelo AB (publ) and its competitors. Cheffelo AB (publ)'s current Beneish M-Score is -3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cheffelo AB (publ) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheffelo AB (publ) (OSTO:CHEF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr32.65, compared to a current price of kr123.60 — trading 278.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.00. Cheffelo AB (publ)'s overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 Cheffelo AB (publ) (OSTO:CHEF), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.00 as of Jun. 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 Cheffelo AB (publ) (OSTO:CHEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheffelo AB (publ) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr123.60 is trading 278.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr32.65. GuruFocus considers Cheffelo AB (publ) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:CHEF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.00
  • GF Value™: kr32.65 vs. price of kr123.60 (278.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Cheffelo AB (publ) Business Description

Other Exchanges 4HY:Germany
Address Lofstroms Alle 5, Sundbyberg, Stockholm, SWE, 172 66
Cheffelo AB (publ) is simplifying everyday life by offering a large variety of inspiring meals delivered directly to the customers front door. The Group is a supplier of meal kits in the Nordic region and considers itself a leader in Scandinavian food tech. The Group operates in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark under the brands Linas Matkasse, Godtlevert, Adams Matkasse, and RetNemt.
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