Fasadgruppen Group AB (OSTO:FG) Beneish M-Score: -2.92 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


OSTO:FG Fasadgruppen Group AB OSTO:FG
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Price kr19.02
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! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Fasadgruppen Group AB Beneish M-Score?

Fasadgruppen Group AB OSTO:FG -5.14% 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.92 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:FG with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of kr39.65 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, Fasadgruppen Group AB ranks better than 78.64% 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 -2.92 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:FG' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.92   Med: -2.4   Max: -1.61
Current: -2.92

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Fasadgruppen Group AB was -1.61. The lowest was -2.92. And the median was -2.40.


Fasadgruppen Group AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fasadgruppen Group 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.

Fasadgruppen Group AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Fasadgruppen Group AB Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.61 -1.89 -2.75 -2.67 -2.92

Fasadgruppen Group AB 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:FG vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Fasadgruppen Group 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.


Fasadgruppen Group AB Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Fasadgruppen Group AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Fasadgruppen Group 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 Fasadgruppen Group 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 * 0.8813+0.528 * 1.0127+0.404 * 0.995+0.892 * 1.1055+0.115 * 0.6525
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.083461-0.327 * 1.0078
=-2.92

* 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 kr988 Mil.
Revenue was kr5,447 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr2,627 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr1,490 Mil.
Total Assets was kr6,404 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr327 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr364 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr1,248 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr2,137 Mil.
Net Income was kr-116 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr418 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr1,014 Mil.
Revenue was kr4,927 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr2,406 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr1,616 Mil.
Total Assets was kr7,063 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr362 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr190 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr1,321 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr2,384 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)
=(987.9 / 5446.8) / (1013.9 / 4926.8)
=0.181373 / 0.205793
=0.8813

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)
=(2405.9 / 4926.8) / (2626.6 / 5446.8)
=0.488329 / 0.482228
=1.0127

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 - (1489.8 + 326.6) / 6404.2) / (1 - (1616.1 + 361.7) / 7063)
=0.716374 / 0.719977
=0.995

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
=5446.8 / 4926.8
=1.1055

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))
=(189.6 / (189.6 + 361.7)) / (364 / (364 + 326.6))
=0.343914 / 0.527078
=0.6525

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 / 5446.8) / (0 / 4926.8)
=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)
=((2137.3 + 1247.8) / 6404.2) / ((2384.1 + 1320.5) / 7063)
=0.528575 / 0.524508
=1.0078

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
=(-116.1 - 0 - 418.4) / 6404.2
=-0.083461

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.

Fasadgruppen Group AB has a M-score of -2.92 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 -2.92 mean?
Fasadgruppen Group AB (OSTO:FG) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.92 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Fasadgruppen Group AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fasadgruppen Group AB ranks #364 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is Fasadgruppen Group AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Fasadgruppen Group AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. Based on the distribution chart, Fasadgruppen Group AB ranks #364 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fasadgruppen Group AB has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fasadgruppen Group AB's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Fasadgruppen Group AB ranks #364 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Fasadgruppen Group AB in the top 21% 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 Fasadgruppen Group AB and its competitors. Fasadgruppen Group AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fasadgruppen Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fasadgruppen Group AB (OSTO:FG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr39.65, compared to a current price of kr19.02 — trading 52% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.92. Fasadgruppen Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Fasadgruppen Group AB (OSTO:FG), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.92 as of Jun. 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 Fasadgruppen Group AB (OSTO:FG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fasadgruppen Group AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr19.02 is trading 52% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr39.65. GuruFocus considers Fasadgruppen Group AB to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:FG:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.92
  • GF Value™: kr39.65 vs. price of kr19.02 (52% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Fasadgruppen Group AB Business Description

Other Exchanges FGs:UK83A:Germany
Address Lilla Bantorget 11, Stockholm, SWE, 111 23
Fasadgruppen Group AB is a service provider of sustainable facades. It offers plastering, masonry, windows and balconies renovations, thermal insulation, carbon fiber reinforcement, scaffolding, and various other services. The main customers of the company are property owners, construction companies, property managers, consultants, housing cooperatives as well as state bodies and municipalities.
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