LumenRadio AB (OSTO:LUMEN) Beneish M-Score: -2.12 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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OSTO:LUMEN LumenRadio AB OSTO:LUMEN
83 GF Score
Price kr54.40
GF Value kr105.54
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is LumenRadio AB Beneish M-Score?

LumenRadio AB OSTO:LUMEN +0.74% 83 Beneish M-Score is -2.12 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:LUMEN with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of kr105.54 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,400 Hardware companies, LumenRadio AB ranks worse than 73.38% 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 -2.12 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:LUMEN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.5   Med: -2.08   Max: -1.31
Current: -2.12

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of LumenRadio AB was -1.31. The lowest was -2.50. And the median was -2.08.


LumenRadio AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LumenRadio 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.

LumenRadio AB Beneish M-Score Chart

LumenRadio AB Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.31 -2.08 -2.05 -2.50 -2.12

LumenRadio AB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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OSTO:LUMEN vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, LumenRadio 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.


LumenRadio AB Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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LumenRadio 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 LumenRadio 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 * 1.0604+0.528 * 0.9399+0.404 * 0.9883+0.892 * 0.9928+0.115 * 0.853
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.041589-0.327 * 0.496
=-2.12

* 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 kr32.4 Mil.
Revenue was kr242.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr158.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr163.7 Mil.
Total Assets was kr303.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr7.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr15.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr29.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr1.8 Mil.
Net Income was kr19.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr6.5 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr30.7 Mil.
Revenue was kr244.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr149.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr185.6 Mil.
Total Assets was kr352.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr11.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr15.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr68.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr3.5 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)
=(32.358 / 242.853) / (30.735 / 244.607)
=0.133241 / 0.125651
=1.0604

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)
=(149.936 / 244.607) / (158.372 / 242.853)
=0.612967 / 0.652131
=0.9399

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 - (163.746 + 7.491) / 303.804) / (1 - (185.555 + 11.237) / 352.365)
=0.436357 / 0.441511
=0.9883

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
=242.853 / 244.607
=0.9928

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))
=(15.044 / (15.044 + 11.237)) / (15.281 / (15.281 + 7.491))
=0.572429 / 0.671043
=0.853

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 / 242.853) / (0 / 244.607)
=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)
=((1.831 + 28.964) / 303.804) / ((3.51 + 68.5) / 352.365)
=0.101365 / 0.204362
=0.496

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
=(19.09 - 0 - 6.455) / 303.804
=0.041589

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.

LumenRadio AB has a M-score of -2.12 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 -2.12 mean?
LumenRadio AB (OSTO:LUMEN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.12 as of Aug. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on LumenRadio AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LumenRadio AB ranks #1761 out of 2400 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 73.4%.
Is LumenRadio AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
LumenRadio AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.12. Based on the distribution chart, LumenRadio AB ranks #1761 out of 2400 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LumenRadio AB has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LumenRadio AB's Beneish M-Score compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, LumenRadio AB ranks #1761 out of 2400 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places LumenRadio 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 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 LumenRadio AB and its competitors. LumenRadio AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LumenRadio AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LumenRadio AB (OSTO:LUMEN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr105.54, compared to a current price of kr54.40 — trading 48.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.12. LumenRadio AB's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 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 LumenRadio AB (OSTO:LUMEN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.12 as of Aug. 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 LumenRadio AB (OSTO:LUMEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LumenRadio AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr54.40 is trading 48.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr105.54. GuruFocus considers LumenRadio AB to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:LUMEN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.12
  • GF Value™: kr105.54 vs. price of kr54.40 (48.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 2 warning signs

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


LumenRadio AB Business Description

Other Exchanges YV7:Germany
Address Johan Willins Gata 6, Gothenburg, SWE, SE-416 48
LumenRadio AB provide ultra-reliable and ultra-low power device-to-device wireless connectivity for the most business-critical applications. The company's scalable solutions are based on patented wireless technology for lighting control, building automation and industrial communication.
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