Maximum Entertainment AB (OSTO:MAXENT B) Beneish M-Score: -25.32 (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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OSTO:MAXENT B Maximum Entertainment AB OSTO:MAXENT B
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What is Maximum Entertainment AB Beneish M-Score?

Maximum Entertainment AB OSTO:MAXENT B 50 Beneish M-Score is -25.32 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:MAXENT B with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of kr0.59 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 529 Interactive Media companies, Maximum Entertainment AB ranks better than 98.68% 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 -25.32 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:MAXENT B' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.32   Med: -2.9   Max: 83.07
Current: -25.32

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Maximum Entertainment AB was 83.07. The lowest was -25.32. And the median was -2.90.


Maximum Entertainment AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Maximum Entertainment 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.

Maximum Entertainment AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Maximum Entertainment AB Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 45.35 -1.87 -3.33 -4.73 -21.08

Maximum Entertainment 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 -5.27 -5.53 -4.81 -21.08 -25.32

OSTO:MAXENT B vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Maximum Entertainment 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.


Maximum Entertainment AB Beneish M-Score vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Maximum Entertainment AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Maximum Entertainment 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 Maximum Entertainment 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 * 0.7826+0.528 * 1.1161+0.404 * 0.4187+0.892 * 0.7433+0.115 * 0.9233
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2783+4.679 * -4.431034-0.327 * 5.4253
=-25.32

* 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 kr73.1 Mil.
Revenue was 115.232 + 194.184 + 170.491 + 150.899 = kr630.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was 34.21 + 42.028 + 38.349 + 48.005 = kr162.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr138.1 Mil.
Total Assets was kr213.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr6.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr830.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr201.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr787.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr39.5 Mil.
Net Income was -19.744 + -723.957 + -132.912 + -68.324 = kr-944.9 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -15.995 + -1.164 + -16.776 + 34.492 = kr0.6 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr125.7 Mil.
Revenue was 164.381 + 292.937 + 195.452 + 195.9 = kr848.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was 40.17 + 89.502 + 47.24 + 67.234 = kr244.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr221.9 Mil.
Total Assets was kr1,111.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr36.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr399.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr212.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr741.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr52.4 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)
=(73.127 / 630.806) / (125.712 / 848.67)
=0.115926 / 0.148128
=0.7826

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)
=(244.146 / 848.67) / (162.592 / 630.806)
=0.287681 / 0.257753
=1.1161

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 - (138.099 + 6.721) / 213.38) / (1 - (221.892 + 36.642) / 1111.015)
=0.321305 / 0.767299
=0.4187

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
=630.806 / 848.67
=0.7433

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))
=(399.076 / (399.076 + 36.642)) / (830.294 / (830.294 + 6.721))
=0.915904 / 0.99197
=0.9233

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)
=(201.41 / 630.806) / (211.978 / 848.67)
=0.31929 / 0.249777
=1.2783

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)
=((39.466 + 787.901) / 213.38) / ((52.428 + 741.611) / 1111.015)
=3.877435 / 0.714697
=5.4253

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
=(-944.937 - 0 - 0.557) / 213.38
=-4.431034

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.

Maximum Entertainment AB has a M-score of -25.32 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 -25.32 mean?
Maximum Entertainment AB (OSTO:MAXENT B) has a Beneish M-Score of -25.32 as of Aug. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Maximum Entertainment AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Maximum Entertainment AB ranks #7 out of 529 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Maximum Entertainment AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Maximum Entertainment AB's current Beneish M-Score is -25.32. Based on the distribution chart, Maximum Entertainment AB ranks #7 out of 529 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Maximum Entertainment AB has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maximum Entertainment AB's Beneish M-Score compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Maximum Entertainment AB ranks #7 out of 529 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Maximum Entertainment AB in the top 1% 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Interactive Media 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 Maximum Entertainment AB and its competitors. Maximum Entertainment AB's current Beneish M-Score is -25.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maximum Entertainment AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maximum Entertainment AB (OSTO:MAXENT B) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.59, compared to a current price of kr0.30 — trading 48.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -25.32. Maximum Entertainment AB's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Maximum Entertainment AB (OSTO:MAXENT B), the current Beneish M-Score is -25.32 as of Aug. 21, 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 Maximum Entertainment AB (OSTO:MAXENT B) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maximum Entertainment AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr0.30 is trading 48.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.59. GuruFocus considers Maximum Entertainment AB to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:MAXENT B:

  • Beneish M-Score: -25.32
  • GF Value™: kr0.59 vs. price of kr0.30 (48.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Maximum Entertainment AB Business Description

Other Exchanges 8R7:Germany
Address c/o Convendum, Kungsgatan 9, Stockholm, SWE, 111 43
Maximum Entertainment AB is an entertainment company dedicated to crafting indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. The company operates across multiple stages of the video game value chain through its integrated business operations and partnerships. It provides collaborative resources to its partners through in-house publishing labels Maximum Games, Modus, Merge Games, and Just For Games, and its development division, Modus Studios.
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