DDM Holding AG (OSTO:DDM) Beneish M-Score: -0.05 (As of Sep. 06, 2026)

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12 GF Score
Price kr23.00
GF Value kr25.89
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What is DDM Holding AG Beneish M-Score?

DDM Holding AG OSTO:DDM 12 Beneish M-Score is -0.05 as of Sep. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:DDM with a GF Score™ of 12/100 and a GF Value™ of kr25.89. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -0.05 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

OSTO:DDM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.77   Med: -2.44   Max: 6.73
Current: -0.05

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of DDM Holding AG was 6.73. The lowest was -3.77. And the median was -2.44.


DDM Holding AG Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DDM Holding AG'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.

DDM Holding AG Beneish M-Score Chart

DDM Holding AG 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 -3.25 -0.08 6.73 -2.39 -0.05

DDM Holding AG Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 -2.39 -2.37 -2.61 -1.78 -0.05

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

For the Asset Management subindustry, DDM Holding AG'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.


DDM Holding AG Beneish M-Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where DDM Holding AG's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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DDM Holding AG 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 DDM Holding AG 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 * 2.9164+0.528 * 0.8661+0.404 * 1.0122+0.892 * 0.7447+0.115 * 0.6767
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.5508+4.679 * 0.208534-0.327 * 0.658
=-0.05

* 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 kr176.0 Mil.
Revenue was 42.332 + 108.314 + 72.928 + 69.275 = kr292.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was 19.12 + 47.304 + 48.038 + 47.871 = kr162.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr214.3 Mil.
Total Assets was kr4,626.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr14.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr55.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr99.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr2,250.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr296.7 Mil.
Net Income was 79.267 + 912.98 + -80.791 + 23.596 = kr935.1 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -26.575 + 13.454 + -38.369 + 21.865 = kr-29.6 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr81.1 Mil.
Revenue was 46.39 + 156.296 + 115.741 + 74.826 = kr393.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was 7.074 + 50.032 + 84.517 + 47.168 = kr188.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr161.5 Mil.
Total Assets was kr2,842.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr11.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr13.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr85.8 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr407.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr1,970.2 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)
=(176.043 / 292.849) / (81.059 / 393.253)
=0.601139 / 0.206124
=2.9164

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)
=(188.791 / 393.253) / (162.333 / 292.849)
=0.480075 / 0.554323
=0.8661

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 - (214.295 + 14.626) / 4625.997) / (1 - (161.497 + 11.767) / 2842.308)
=0.950514 / 0.939041
=1.0122

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
=292.849 / 393.253
=0.7447

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))
=(13.523 / (13.523 + 11.767)) / (55.076 / (55.076 + 14.626))
=0.534717 / 0.790164
=0.6767

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)
=(99.031 / 292.849) / (85.754 / 393.253)
=0.338164 / 0.218063
=1.5508

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)
=((296.674 + 2250.181) / 4625.997) / ((1970.168 + 407.929) / 2842.308)
=0.550553 / 0.836678
=0.658

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
=(935.052 - 0 - -29.625) / 4625.997
=0.208534

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.

DDM Holding AG has a M-score of -0.05 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -0.05 mean?
DDM Holding AG (OSTO:DDM) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.05 as of Sep. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on DDM Holding AG and its competitors.
Is DDM Holding AG's Beneish M-Score too high?
DDM Holding AG's current Beneish M-Score is -0.05. Overall, DDM Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DDM Holding AG's Beneish M-Score compare to BLK and BX?
DDM Holding AG's Beneish M-Score of -0.05 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. 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 DDM Holding AG and its competitors. DDM Holding AG's current Beneish M-Score is -0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DDM Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
DDM Holding AG (OSTO:DDM) has a current Beneish M-Score of -0.05. The stock's GF Value™ is kr25.89, compared to a current price of kr23.00 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.05. DDM Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 8 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 DDM Holding AG (OSTO:DDM), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.05 as of Sep. 06, 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 DDM Holding AG (OSTO:DDM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DDM Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr23.00 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr25.89.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:DDM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.05
  • GF Value™: kr25.89 vs. price of kr23.00 (11.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 12/100 with 8 warning signs

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


DDM Holding AG Business Description

Address Landis & Gyr Strasse 1, Zug, CHE, 6300
DDM Holding AG is a Swiss company investing and managing non-performing loans and special situations. It invests in corporate and consumer-secured portfolios in Southern, Central, and Eastern Europe, and also unsecured portfolios. It has invested in assets originating from Greece, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia, Romania, Hungary, Russia, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Slovenia.
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