Green Landscaping Group AB (OSTO:GREEN) Beneish M-Score: -2.59 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


OSTO:GREEN Green Landscaping Group AB OSTO:GREEN
73 GF Score
Price kr27.00
GF Value kr72.39
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Green Landscaping Group AB Beneish M-Score?

Green Landscaping Group AB OSTO:GREEN -5.26% 73 Beneish M-Score is -2.59 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:GREEN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of kr72.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, Green Landscaping Group AB ranks better than 53.82% 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 -2.59 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:GREEN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.97   Med: -2.31   Max: -1.21
Current: -2.59

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Green Landscaping Group AB was -1.21. The lowest was -2.97. And the median was -2.31.


Green Landscaping Group AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Green Landscaping 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.

Green Landscaping Group AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Green Landscaping Group AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
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Green Landscaping 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:GREEN vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Green Landscaping 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.


Green Landscaping Group AB Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Green Landscaping 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 Green Landscaping 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 * 1.0814+0.528 * 0.9669+0.404 * 0.9924+0.892 * 0.9806+0.115 * 0.9818
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.029846-0.327 * 1.0206
=-2.59

* 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 kr1,316 Mil.
Revenue was kr6,229 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr3,572 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr2,162 Mil.
Total Assets was kr6,232 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr1,224 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr412 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr1,240 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr2,862 Mil.
Net Income was kr128 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr314 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr1,241 Mil.
Revenue was kr6,352 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr3,522 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr2,095 Mil.
Total Assets was kr6,041 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr1,166 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr383 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr1,330 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr2,566 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)
=(1316 / 6229) / (1241 / 6352)
=0.21127 / 0.195372
=1.0814

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)
=(3522 / 6352) / (3572 / 6229)
=0.554471 / 0.573447
=0.9669

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 - (2162 + 1224) / 6232) / (1 - (2095 + 1166) / 6041)
=0.456675 / 0.460189
=0.9924

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
=6229 / 6352
=0.9806

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))
=(383 / (383 + 1166)) / (412 / (412 + 1224))
=0.247256 / 0.251834
=0.9818

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 / 6229) / (0 / 6352)
=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)
=((2862 + 1240) / 6232) / ((2566 + 1330) / 6041)
=0.658216 / 0.644926
=1.0206

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
=(128 - 0 - 314) / 6232
=-0.029846

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.

Green Landscaping Group AB has a M-score of -2.59 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 -2.59 mean?
Green Landscaping Group AB (OSTO:GREEN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.59 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Green Landscaping Group AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Green Landscaping Group AB ranks #471 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 46.2%.
Is Green Landscaping Group AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Green Landscaping Group AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. Based on the distribution chart, Green Landscaping Group AB ranks #471 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Green Landscaping Group AB has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Green Landscaping Group AB's Beneish M-Score compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Green Landscaping Group AB ranks #471 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Green Landscaping Group AB in the upper half of its 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 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 Green Landscaping Group AB and its competitors. Green Landscaping Group AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Green Landscaping Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Landscaping Group AB (OSTO:GREEN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr72.39, compared to a current price of kr27.00 — trading 62.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.59. Green Landscaping Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Green Landscaping Group AB (OSTO:GREEN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.59 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 Green Landscaping Group AB (OSTO:GREEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Landscaping Group AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr27.00 is trading 62.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr72.39. GuruFocus considers Green Landscaping Group AB to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:GREEN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.59
  • GF Value™: kr72.39 vs. price of kr27.00 (62.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Green Landscaping Group AB Business Description

Other Exchanges 2WN:Germany
Address Biblioteksgatan 25, Stockholm, SWE, 114 35
Green Landscaping Group AB, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the maintenance and planning of outdoor environments such as green areas, parks, courtyards, tree care, and sports facilities. The service areas it is involved in are landscaping and construction, and ground maintenance. During winter, it also offers snow and ice removal. The group's operations are divided into different segments based on the geographic locations, and include Sweden, Norway, and Other Europe. Its Maximum revenue is generated from its business in Sweden.
73GF Score

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