Kjell Group AB (OSTO:KJELL) Beneish M-Score: -4.14 (As of Aug. 16, 2026)

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OSTO:KJELL Kjell Group AB OSTO:KJELL
61 GF Score
Price kr13.40
GF Value kr7.61
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kjell Group AB Beneish M-Score?

Kjell Group AB OSTO:KJELL +2.29% 61 Beneish M-Score is -4.14 as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:KJELL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of kr7.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,401 Hardware companies, Kjell Group AB ranks better than 96.5% 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 -4.14 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:KJELL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.14   Med: -2.68   Max: -2.15
Current: -4.14

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kjell Group AB was -2.15. The lowest was -4.14. And the median was -2.68.


Kjell Group AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kjell 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.

Kjell Group AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Kjell Group AB Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.15 -2.96 -2.82 -2.28 -4.14

Kjell 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:KJELL vs AAPL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Kjell 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.


Kjell Group AB Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Kjell Group AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kjell 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 Kjell 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 * 0.6832+0.528 * 1.0336+0.404 * 0.8806+0.892 * 0.9209+0.115 * 0.7134
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.257005-0.327 * 1.0965
=-4.14

* 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 kr58 Mil.
Revenue was kr2,379 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr933 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr681 Mil.
Total Assets was kr2,160 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr445 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr454 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr1,095 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr195 Mil.
Net Income was kr-388 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr167 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr92 Mil.
Revenue was kr2,584 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr1,047 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr781 Mil.
Total Assets was kr2,453 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr339 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr191 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr739 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr597 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)
=(57.818 / 2379.118) / (91.905 / 2583.57)
=0.024302 / 0.035573
=0.6832

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)
=(1046.901 / 2583.57) / (932.741 / 2379.118)
=0.405215 / 0.392053
=1.0336

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 - (681.025 + 445.408) / 2160.186) / (1 - (780.857 + 339.094) / 2452.903)
=0.478548 / 0.543418
=0.8806

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
=2379.118 / 2583.57
=0.9209

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))
=(190.716 / (190.716 + 339.094)) / (453.59 / (453.59 + 445.408))
=0.359971 / 0.504551
=0.7134

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 / 2379.118) / (0 / 2583.57)
=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)
=((195.153 + 1094.956) / 2160.186) / ((596.837 + 739.168) / 2452.903)
=0.597221 / 0.544663
=1.0965

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
=(-388.13 - 0 - 167.049) / 2160.186
=-0.257005

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.

Kjell Group AB has a M-score of -4.14 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 -4.14 mean?
Kjell Group AB (OSTO:KJELL) has a Beneish M-Score of -4.14 as of Aug. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kjell Group AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kjell Group AB ranks #84 out of 2401 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 3.5%.
Is Kjell Group AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kjell Group AB's current Beneish M-Score is -4.14. Based on the distribution chart, Kjell Group AB ranks #84 out of 2401 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kjell Group AB has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kjell Group AB's Beneish M-Score compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Kjell Group AB ranks #84 out of 2401 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Kjell Group AB in the top 4% 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Kjell Group AB and its competitors. Kjell Group AB's current Beneish M-Score is -4.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kjell Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kjell Group AB (OSTO:KJELL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr7.61, compared to a current price of kr13.40 — trading 76.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -4.14. Kjell Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 Kjell Group AB (OSTO:KJELL), the current Beneish M-Score is -4.14 as of Aug. 16, 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 Kjell Group AB (OSTO:KJELL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kjell Group AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr13.40 is trading 76.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr7.61. GuruFocus considers Kjell Group AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:KJELL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -4.14
  • GF Value™: kr7.61 vs. price of kr13.40 (76.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Kjell Group AB Business Description

Address Box 50435, Malmo, SWE, 20214
Kjell Group AB offers one of the comprehensive assortment of electronic accessories on the market. The company operates online in Sweden which covers service point and online-generated sales from the legal Swedish company, Norway which covers service point and online-generated sales from the legal Norwegian company, and Denmark which covers online-generated sales from the legal Danish company. The company generates majority of revenue from Sweden.
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