J M AB (OSTO:JM) Beneish M-Score: -1.85 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


OSTO:JM J M AB OSTO:JM
73 GF Score
Price kr128.20
GF Value kr111.24
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is J M AB Beneish M-Score?

J M AB OSTO:JM +10.23% 73 Beneish M-Score is -1.85 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:JM with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of kr111.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 89 Homebuilding & Construction companies, J M AB ranks worse than 74.16% 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 -1.85 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:JM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.03   Med: -1.95   Max: -0.2
Current: -1.85

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of J M AB was -0.20. The lowest was -4.03. And the median was -1.95.


J M AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for J M 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.

J M AB Beneish M-Score Chart

J M 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 -2.79 -1.56 -2.33 -3.07 -3.23

J M 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 -3.66 -4.03 -3.88 -3.23 -1.85

OSTO:JM vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, J M 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.


J M AB Beneish M-Score vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, J M AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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J M 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 J M 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 * 2.1016+0.528 * 1.0098+0.404 * 1.0353+0.892 * 0.6895+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.4243+4.679 * -0.007109-0.327 * 1.0603
=-1.85

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was kr2,146 Mil.
Revenue was 2094 + 1855 + 2309 + 3248 = kr9,506 Mil.
Gross Profit was 206 + 318 + 185 + 406 = kr1,115 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr25,596 Mil.
Total Assets was kr26,305 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr269 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr931 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr15,183 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr942 Mil.
Net Income was 32 + -23 + -33 + 76 = kr52 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -551 + -40 + 260 + 570 = kr239 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr1,481 Mil.
Revenue was 2279 + 4001 + 2839 + 4668 = kr13,787 Mil.
Gross Profit was 352 + 460 + 309 + 512 = kr1,633 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr23,810 Mil.
Total Assets was kr24,509 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr303 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr948 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr13,650 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr520 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)
=(2146 / 9506) / (1481 / 13787)
=0.225752 / 0.10742
=2.1016

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)
=(1633 / 13787) / (1115 / 9506)
=0.118445 / 0.117294
=1.0098

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 - (25596 + 269) / 26305) / (1 - (23810 + 303) / 24509)
=0.016727 / 0.016157
=1.0353

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
=9506 / 13787
=0.6895

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))
=(0 / (0 + 303)) / (0 / (0 + 269))
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(931 / 9506) / (948 / 13787)
=0.097938 / 0.06876
=1.4243

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)
=((942 + 15183) / 26305) / ((520 + 13650) / 24509)
=0.613001 / 0.578155
=1.0603

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
=(52 - 0 - 239) / 26305
=-0.007109

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.

J M AB has a M-score of -1.85 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 -1.85 mean?
J M AB (OSTO:JM) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.85 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on J M AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, J M AB ranks #66 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is J M AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
J M AB's current Beneish M-Score is -1.85. Based on the distribution chart, J M AB ranks #66 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, J M AB has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does J M AB's Beneish M-Score compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, J M AB ranks #66 out of 89 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places J M AB in the lower 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Homebuilding & 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 J M AB and its competitors. J M AB's current Beneish M-Score is -1.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is J M AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J M AB (OSTO:JM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr111.24, compared to a current price of kr128.20 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.85. J M AB's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 11 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 J M AB (OSTO:JM), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.85 as of Jun. 24, 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 J M AB (OSTO:JM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J M AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr128.20 is trading 15.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr111.24. GuruFocus considers J M AB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:JM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.85
  • GF Value™: kr111.24 vs. price of kr128.20 (15.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 11 warning signs

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


J M AB Business Description

Other Exchanges JMs:UK0MI3:UKJMM:Germany
Address Mathildatorget 9, Solna, Stockholm, SWE, SE-169 82
J M AB is a Nordic residential construction developer. It is focused on apartments and townhomes in metropolitan areas and university towns across Sweden, Norway, and Finland. The company has five operating segments; JM RESIDENTIAL STOCKHOLM; which develops residential projects in Greater Stockholm, also derives maximum revenue, JM RESIDENTIAL SWEDEN; which develops residential projects in growth areas in Sweden, excluding Greater Stockholm, JM NORWAY develops residential projects. JM FINLAND also develops residential projects, and JM PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT; develops rental units, residential care units, and commercial properties in Greater Stockholm.
73GF Score

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