Midsummer AB (OSTO:MIDS) Beneish M-Score: -1.43 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


OSTO:MIDS Midsummer AB OSTO:MIDS
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What is Midsummer AB Beneish M-Score?

Midsummer AB OSTO:MIDS +5.17% 61 Beneish M-Score is -1.43 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:MIDS with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of kr2.01 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 987 Semiconductors companies, Midsummer AB ranks worse than 84.9% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.43 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

OSTO:MIDS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.15   Med: -2.23   Max: 96.02
Current: -1.43

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Midsummer AB was 96.02. The lowest was -9.15. And the median was -2.23.


Midsummer AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Midsummer 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.

Midsummer AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Midsummer 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 -2.34 -0.88 -3.78 -7.52 -1.67

Midsummer 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 96.02 -2.68 -2.41 -1.67 -1.43

OSTO:MIDS vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, Midsummer 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.


Midsummer AB Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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Midsummer 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 Midsummer 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 * 0.2248+0.528 * -0.0145+0.404 * 0.788+0.892 * 4.3355+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.214+4.679 * -0.188912-0.327 * 0.5292
=-1.43

* 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 kr69.1 Mil.
Revenue was 54.713 + 51.522 + 44.71 + 62.692 = kr213.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was 26.083 + 8.575 + 9.737 + 20.37 = kr64.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr245.8 Mil.
Total Assets was kr549.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr235.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr88.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr83.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr122.8 Mil.
Net Income was -2.641 + 8.55 + -18.491 + -23.827 = kr-36.4 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 37.933 + 23.767 + -11.892 + 17.506 = kr67.3 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr70.9 Mil.
Revenue was 5.419 + 4.29 + 27.348 + 12.219 = kr49.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was -7.725 + -3.685 + 14.773 + -3.579 = kr-0.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr132.8 Mil.
Total Assets was kr415.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr216.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr94.8 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr101.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr192.4 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)
=(69.105 / 213.637) / (70.891 / 49.276)
=0.323469 / 1.438652
=0.2248

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)
=(-0.216 / 49.276) / (64.765 / 213.637)
=-0.004383 / 0.303154
=-0.0145

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 - (245.786 + 235.155) / 549.056) / (1 - (132.828 + 216.93) / 415.11)
=0.124058 / 0.157433
=0.788

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
=213.637 / 49.276
=4.3355

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 + 216.93)) / (0 / (0 + 235.155))
=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)
=(87.969 / 213.637) / (94.829 / 49.276)
=0.411769 / 1.924446
=0.214

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)
=((122.792 + 83.103) / 549.056) / ((192.413 + 101.745) / 415.11)
=0.374998 / 0.708627
=0.5292

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
=(-36.409 - 0 - 67.314) / 549.056
=-0.188912

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.

Midsummer AB has a M-score of -1.43 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.43 mean?
Midsummer AB (OSTO:MIDS) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.43 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Midsummer AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Midsummer AB ranks #838 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 84.9%.
Is Midsummer AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Midsummer AB's current Beneish M-Score is -1.43. Based on the distribution chart, Midsummer AB ranks #838 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Midsummer AB has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Midsummer AB's Beneish M-Score compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Midsummer AB ranks #838 out of 987 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Midsummer 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Semiconductors 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 Midsummer AB and its competitors. Midsummer AB's current Beneish M-Score is -1.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Midsummer AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Midsummer AB (OSTO:MIDS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr2.01, compared to a current price of kr1.26 — trading 37.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.43. Midsummer 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 Midsummer AB (OSTO:MIDS), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.43 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 Midsummer AB (OSTO:MIDS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Midsummer AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr1.26 is trading 37.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr2.01. GuruFocus considers Midsummer AB to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:MIDS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.43
  • GF Value™: kr2.01 vs. price of kr1.26 (37.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Midsummer AB Business Description

Other Exchanges 5UX:Germany
Address Elektronikhojden 6, Jarfalla, SWE, 175 43
Midsummer AB is a supplier of equipment for cost-effective manufacturing of CIGS thin film solar cells. The company manufactures solar panels which can be attached on any type of surfaces, such as, membrane roofs, portable power plants, marine installations, vehicle usage, landfill covers or other infrastructure projects.
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