Collaxio AB (OSTO:COLLAX) Beneish M-Score: -28.36 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


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What is Collaxio AB Beneish M-Score?

Collaxio AB OSTO:COLLAX +2.04% 28 Beneish M-Score is -28.36 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:COLLAX with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Asset Management companies, Collaxio AB ranks better than 99.58% 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 -28.36 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:COLLAX' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.36   Med: -5.49   Max: 3.08
Current: -28.36

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Collaxio AB was 3.08. The lowest was -28.36. And the median was -5.49.


Collaxio AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Collaxio 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.

Collaxio AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Collaxio AB Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.04 3.08

Collaxio 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 -2.94 -7.94 -8.19 3.08 -28.36

OSTO:COLLAX vs BLK, BX, KKR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Collaxio 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.


Collaxio AB Beneish M-Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Collaxio AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Collaxio 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 Collaxio 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+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 0.7049+0.892 * 0.3208+0.115 * 1.0653
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 9.3573+4.679 * -0.124917-0.327 * 71.7807
=-28.36

* 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 kr0.00 Mil.
Revenue was 0.061 + 0.108 + 0.155 + 0.601 = kr0.93 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0.061 + 0.108 + 0.155 + 0.601 = kr0.93 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr34.56 Mil.
Total Assets was kr111.17 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr0.01 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr0.04 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr18.62 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr14.29 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr8.31 Mil.
Net Income was -0.28 + -11.753 + -1.476 + -15.112 = kr-28.62 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -3.662 + -4.415 + -8.444 + 1.787 = kr-14.73 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr0.00 Mil.
Revenue was 0.079 + 0.369 + 1.094 + 1.341 = kr2.88 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0.079 + 0.369 + 1.094 + 1.341 = kr2.88 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr2.53 Mil.
Total Assets was kr113.00 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr0.02 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr0.13 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr6.20 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr0.32 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr0.00 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)
=(0 / 0.925) / (0 / 2.883)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(2.883 / 2.883) / (0.925 / 0.925)
=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 - (34.559 + 0.007) / 111.17) / (1 - (2.528 + 0.016) / 113.003)
=0.689071 / 0.977487
=0.7049

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
=0.925 / 2.883
=0.3208

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))
=(0.132 / (0.132 + 0.016)) / (0.036 / (0.036 + 0.007))
=0.891892 / 0.837209
=1.0653

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)
=(18.617 / 0.925) / (6.201 / 2.883)
=20.126486 / 2.150884
=9.3573

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)
=((8.314 + 14.285) / 111.17) / ((0 + 0.32) / 113.003)
=0.203283 / 0.002832
=71.7807

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
=(-28.621 - 0 - -14.734) / 111.17
=-0.124917

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.

Collaxio AB has a M-score of -28.36 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 -28.36 mean?
Collaxio AB (OSTO:COLLAX) has a Beneish M-Score of -28.36 as of Jul. 05, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Collaxio AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Collaxio AB ranks #4 out of 953 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is Collaxio AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Collaxio AB's current Beneish M-Score is -28.36. Based on the distribution chart, Collaxio AB ranks #4 out of 953 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Collaxio AB has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Collaxio AB's Beneish M-Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Collaxio AB ranks #4 out of 953 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Collaxio AB in the top 0% 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 Asset Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Asset Management 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 Collaxio AB and its competitors. Collaxio AB's current Beneish M-Score is -28.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Collaxio AB stock overvalued right now?
Collaxio AB (OSTO:COLLAX) has a current Beneish M-Score of -28.36. The current Beneish M-Score is -28.36. Collaxio AB's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 Collaxio AB (OSTO:COLLAX), the current Beneish M-Score is -28.36 as of Jul. 05, 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.

Collaxio AB Business Description

Address Stureplan 3, 1st floor, Stockholm, SWE, 111 45
Collaxio AB is a Swedish investment company that acquires, owns, and develops existing portfolios of investments in unlisted assets through a dedicated buy-and-build approach. Its objective is to create value for shareholders while contributing to the innovation capacity of society by giving companies new conditions for continued development under ownership. The company's focus is comprised of portfolios within four strategic areas where the holdings are considered to have a high potential for attractive value development.
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