Northbaze Group AB (OSTO:NBZ) Beneish M-Score: -2.76 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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OSTO:NBZ Northbaze Group AB OSTO:NBZ
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What is Northbaze Group AB Beneish M-Score?

Northbaze Group AB OSTO:NBZ 50 Beneish M-Score is -2.76 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:NBZ with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of kr0.63. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

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 -2.76 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:NBZ' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.92   Med: -2.72   Max: 1.13
Current: -2.76

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Northbaze Group AB was 1.13. The lowest was -4.92. And the median was -2.72.


Northbaze Group AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Northbaze 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.

Northbaze Group AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Northbaze Group AB Annual Data
Trend Apr15 Apr16 Apr17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.76 -3.96 -1.83 -3.74 -2.76

Northbaze Group AB Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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 -2.63 -2.76 0.00 0.00 0.00

OSTO:NBZ vs AAPL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Northbaze 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.


Northbaze Group AB Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Northbaze 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 Northbaze 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 * 0.585+0.528 * 1.4607+0.404 * 0.926+0.892 * 1.9668+0.115 * 1.3292
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.216845-0.327 * 0.9862
=-2.76

* 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 (Dec24) TTM:Last Year (Dec23) TTM:
Total Receivables was kr31.6 Mil.
Revenue was kr231.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr77.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr101.9 Mil.
Total Assets was kr222.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr21.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr15.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr119.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr17.1 Mil.
Net Income was kr-9.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr38.2 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr27.4 Mil.
Revenue was kr117.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr57.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr66.0 Mil.
Total Assets was kr168.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr21.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr27.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr96.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr8.9 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)
=(31.565 / 231.307) / (27.436 / 117.608)
=0.136464 / 0.233283
=0.585

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)
=(57.252 / 117.608) / (77.089 / 231.307)
=0.486804 / 0.333276
=1.4607

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 - (101.934 + 21.267) / 222.191) / (1 - (65.961 + 21.561) / 168.67)
=0.445518 / 0.481105
=0.926

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
=231.307 / 117.608
=1.9668

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))
=(27.48 / (27.48 + 21.561)) / (15.499 / (15.499 + 21.267))
=0.560347 / 0.421558
=1.3292

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 / 231.307) / (0 / 117.608)
=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)
=((17.128 + 119.625) / 222.191) / ((8.914 + 96.353) / 168.67)
=0.615475 / 0.6241
=0.9862

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
=(-9.941 - 0 - 38.24) / 222.191
=-0.216845

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.

Northbaze Group AB has a M-score of -2.76 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 -2.76 mean?
Northbaze Group AB (OSTO:NBZ) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.76 as of Jul. 22, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Northbaze Group AB and its competitors.
Is Northbaze Group AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Northbaze Group AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. Overall, Northbaze Group AB has a GF Score™ of 50/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northbaze Group AB's Beneish M-Score compare to AAPL?
Northbaze Group AB's Beneish M-Score of -2.76 can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Northbaze Group AB and its competitors. Northbaze Group AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northbaze Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Northbaze Group AB (OSTO:NBZ) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.76. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.63, compared to a current price of kr0.12 — trading 81% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. Northbaze Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Northbaze Group AB (OSTO:NBZ), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.76 as of Jul. 22, 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 Northbaze Group AB (OSTO:NBZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northbaze Group AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr0.12 is trading 81% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.63.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:NBZ:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.76
  • GF Value™: kr0.63 vs. price of kr0.12 (81% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Northbaze Group AB Business Description

Address Kumla-Frasses gata 2A, Kumla, Orebro, SWE, 692 23
Northbaze Group AB is engaged in sales, development, marketing and support of audio products, as well as owns and manages shares in subsidiaries, manage trademarks, design protection and patents. The company develops, designs and produces headphones, speakers and tech accessories under different brands. The brand portfolio currently consists of the brands Jays Headphones, KAVAJ and Krusell.
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