Drillcon AB (OSTO:DRIL) Beneish M-Score: -2.91 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


OSTO:DRIL Drillcon AB OSTO:DRIL
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GF Value kr5.01
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Drillcon AB Beneish M-Score?

Drillcon AB OSTO:DRIL +2.31% 69 Beneish M-Score is -2.91 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:DRIL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of kr5.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,021 Business Services companies, Drillcon AB ranks better than 76.1% 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 -2.91 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:DRIL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.67   Med: -2.75   Max: -1.84
Current: -2.91

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Drillcon AB was -1.84. The lowest was -3.67. And the median was -2.75.


Drillcon AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Drillcon 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.

Drillcon AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Drillcon 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 -2.52 -2.32 -3.39 -2.76 -2.91

Drillcon 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.91 0.00

OSTO:DRIL vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Drillcon 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.


Drillcon AB Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Drillcon AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Drillcon 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 Drillcon 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 * 1.1003+0.528 * 1.0183+0.404 * 0.8933+0.892 * 0.9506+0.115 * 1.1318
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1469+4.679 * -0.083807-0.327 * 1.12
=-2.91

* 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 kr76.5 Mil.
Revenue was kr394.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr340.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr212.0 Mil.
Total Assets was kr406.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr191.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr33.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr53.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr146.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr70.3 Mil.
Net Income was kr0.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr34.1 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr73.2 Mil.
Revenue was kr414.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr364.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr211.4 Mil.
Total Assets was kr362.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr148.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr29.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr48.8 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr123.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr49.4 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)
=(76.532 / 394.316) / (73.17 / 414.799)
=0.194088 / 0.176399
=1.1003

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)
=(364.519 / 414.799) / (340.275 / 394.316)
=0.878785 / 0.86295
=1.0183

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 - (212.037 + 191.28) / 406.125) / (1 - (211.4 + 148.602) / 362.81)
=0.006914 / 0.00774
=0.8933

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
=394.316 / 414.799
=0.9506

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))
=(29.764 / (29.764 + 148.602)) / (33.079 / (33.079 + 191.28))
=0.16687 / 0.147438
=1.1318

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)
=(53.153 / 394.316) / (48.754 / 414.799)
=0.134798 / 0.117536
=1.1469

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)
=((70.265 + 146.684) / 406.125) / ((49.371 + 123.68) / 362.81)
=0.534193 / 0.476974
=1.12

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
=(0.043 - 0 - 34.079) / 406.125
=-0.083807

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.

Drillcon AB has a M-score of -2.91 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 -2.91 mean?
Drillcon AB (OSTO:DRIL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.91 as of Jul. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Drillcon AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Drillcon AB ranks #244 out of 1021 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is Drillcon AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Drillcon AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.91. Based on the distribution chart, Drillcon AB ranks #244 out of 1021 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Drillcon AB has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Drillcon AB's Beneish M-Score compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Drillcon AB ranks #244 out of 1021 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Drillcon AB in the top 24% 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services 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 Drillcon AB and its competitors. Drillcon AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Drillcon AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Drillcon AB (OSTO:DRIL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr5.01, compared to a current price of kr3.98 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.91. Drillcon AB's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Drillcon AB (OSTO:DRIL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.91 as of Jul. 03, 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 Drillcon AB (OSTO:DRIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Drillcon AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr3.98 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr5.01. GuruFocus considers Drillcon AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:DRIL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.91
  • GF Value™: kr5.01 vs. price of kr3.98 (20.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Drillcon AB Business Description

Address Ostra Vagngatan 3B, Orebro, SWE, 702 27
Drillcon AB is a supplier of drilling services in the mining and infrastructure segment. It performs exploration drilling, core drilling, production drilling and raise drilling, mainly in the European market. Its services include core drilling, raiseboring, and infrastructure.
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