Cynca Nordic AB (publ) (OSTO:CYNCA) Beneish M-Score: -2.90 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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OSTO:CYNCA Cynca Nordic AB (publ) OSTO:CYNCA
43 GF Score
Price kr16.04
GF Value kr7.07
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Cynca Nordic AB (publ) Beneish M-Score?

Cynca Nordic AB (publ) OSTO:CYNCA +0.50% 43 Beneish M-Score is -2.90 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:CYNCA with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of kr7.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,699 Construction companies, Cynca Nordic AB (publ) ranks better than 78.16% 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 -2.9 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:CYNCA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.33   Med: -2.9   Max: 94.35
Current: -2.9

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Cynca Nordic AB (publ) was 94.35. The lowest was -12.33. And the median was -2.90.


Cynca Nordic AB (publ) Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cynca Nordic 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.

Cynca Nordic AB (publ) Beneish M-Score Chart

Cynca Nordic AB (publ) Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
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Cynca Nordic AB (publ) Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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OSTO:CYNCA vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Cynca Nordic 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.


Cynca Nordic AB (publ) Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Cynca Nordic AB (publ)'s Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cynca Nordic 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 Cynca Nordic 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 * 0.9626+0.528 * 0.9509+0.404 * 1.0851+0.892 * 0.8893+0.115 * 1.0509
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.066716-0.327 * 0.9594
=-2.90

* 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 kr654 Mil.
Revenue was kr3,776 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr1,965 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr1,197 Mil.
Total Assets was kr6,760 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr718 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr465 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr767 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr1,969 Mil.
Net Income was kr-137 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr314 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr764 Mil.
Revenue was kr4,246 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr2,101 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr1,924 Mil.
Total Assets was kr7,626 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr665 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr468 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr1,204 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr2,013 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)
=(654 / 3776) / (764 / 4246)
=0.173199 / 0.179934
=0.9626

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)
=(2101 / 4246) / (1965 / 3776)
=0.494819 / 0.520392
=0.9509

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 - (1197 + 718) / 6760) / (1 - (1924 + 665) / 7626)
=0.716716 / 0.660504
=1.0851

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
=3776 / 4246
=0.8893

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))
=(468 / (468 + 665)) / (465 / (465 + 718))
=0.413063 / 0.393068
=1.0509

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 / 3776) / (0 / 4246)
=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)
=((1969 + 767) / 6760) / ((2013 + 1204) / 7626)
=0.404734 / 0.421846
=0.9594

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
=(-137 - 0 - 314) / 6760
=-0.066716

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.

Cynca Nordic AB (publ) has a M-score of -2.90 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 -2.90 mean?
Cynca Nordic AB (publ) (OSTO:CYNCA) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.90 as of Jul. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Cynca Nordic AB (publ) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cynca Nordic AB (publ) ranks #371 out of 1699 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is Cynca Nordic AB (publ)'s Beneish M-Score too high?
Cynca Nordic AB (publ)'s current Beneish M-Score is -2.90. Based on the distribution chart, Cynca Nordic AB (publ) ranks #371 out of 1699 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cynca Nordic AB (publ) has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cynca Nordic AB (publ)'s Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Cynca Nordic AB (publ) ranks #371 out of 1699 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Cynca Nordic AB (publ) in the top 22% 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Cynca Nordic AB (publ) and its competitors. Cynca Nordic AB (publ)'s current Beneish M-Score is -2.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cynca Nordic AB (publ) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cynca Nordic AB (publ) (OSTO:CYNCA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr7.07, compared to a current price of kr16.04 — trading 126.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.90. Cynca Nordic AB (publ)'s overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 6 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 Cynca Nordic AB (publ) (OSTO:CYNCA), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.90 as of Jul. 25, 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 Cynca Nordic AB (publ) (OSTO:CYNCA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cynca Nordic AB (publ) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr16.04 is trading 126.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr7.07. GuruFocus considers Cynca Nordic AB (publ) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:CYNCA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.90
  • GF Value™: kr7.07 vs. price of kr16.04 (126.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Cynca Nordic AB (publ) Business Description

Other Exchanges W0S:Germany
Address Kungsgatan 26, Stockholm, SWE, 111 35
Vestum AB provides services and products to the infrastructure sector. The group develops and acquires specialist companies that operate within critical infrastructure. The business model is built on combining local presence with technical expertise and offerings that support modernisation and long-term sustainable development in the Nordic region and the United Kingdom. By focusing on structurally attractive markets where the need for renovation, energy efficiency, safety, and robust systems is increasing, and create value for both customers and society. Vestum's business model is based on decentralised governance, powerful industry and customer focus, and entrepreneurial drive. The group is developing and constructing a climate-adapted and more sustainable.
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