Netel Holding AB (OSTO:NETEL) Beneish M-Score: -2.71 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


OSTO:NETEL Netel Holding AB OSTO:NETEL
56 GF Score
Price kr3.29
GF Value kr10.02
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Netel Holding AB Beneish M-Score?

Netel Holding AB OSTO:NETEL -3.38% 56 Beneish M-Score is -2.71 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:NETEL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of kr10.02 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,704 Construction companies, Netel Holding AB ranks better than 67.14% 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 -2.71 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:NETEL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.89   Med: -2.42   Max: -1.75
Current: -2.71

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Netel Holding AB was -1.75. The lowest was -2.89. And the median was -2.42.


Netel Holding AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Netel Holding 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.

Netel Holding AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Netel Holding AB Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.39 -1.75 -2.89 -2.63 -2.71

Netel Holding 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:NETEL vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Netel Holding 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.


Netel Holding AB Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Netel Holding AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Netel Holding 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 Netel Holding 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 * 0.9637+0.528 * 0.9575+0.404 * 1.0707+0.892 * 0.907+0.115 * 1.0507
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.025771-0.327 * 1.0292
=-2.71

* 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 kr888 Mil.
Revenue was kr2,915 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr1,094 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr1,100 Mil.
Total Assets was kr2,755 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr198 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr82 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr747 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr965 Mil.
Net Income was kr-117 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr-46 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr1,016 Mil.
Revenue was kr3,214 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr1,155 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr1,340 Mil.
Total Assets was kr2,968 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr162 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr72 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr834 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr958 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)
=(888 / 2915) / (1016 / 3214)
=0.304631 / 0.316117
=0.9637

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)
=(1155 / 3214) / (1094 / 2915)
=0.359365 / 0.3753
=0.9575

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 - (1100 + 198) / 2755) / (1 - (1340 + 162) / 2968)
=0.528857 / 0.493935
=1.0707

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
=2915 / 3214
=0.907

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))
=(72 / (72 + 162)) / (82 / (82 + 198))
=0.307692 / 0.292857
=1.0507

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 / 2915) / (0 / 3214)
=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)
=((965 + 747) / 2755) / ((958 + 834) / 2968)
=0.621416 / 0.603774
=1.0292

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
=(-117 - 0 - -46) / 2755
=-0.025771

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.

Netel Holding AB has a M-score of -2.71 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 -2.71 mean?
Netel Holding AB (OSTO:NETEL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.71 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Netel Holding AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Netel Holding AB ranks #560 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is Netel Holding AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Netel Holding AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. Based on the distribution chart, Netel Holding AB ranks #560 out of 1704 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Netel Holding AB has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Netel Holding AB's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Netel Holding AB ranks #560 out of 1704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Netel Holding AB in the upper 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Netel Holding AB and its competitors. Netel Holding AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Netel Holding AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netel Holding AB (OSTO:NETEL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr10.02, compared to a current price of kr3.29 — trading 67.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. Netel Holding AB's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 Netel Holding AB (OSTO:NETEL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.71 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 Netel Holding AB (OSTO:NETEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netel Holding AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr3.29 is trading 67.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr10.02. GuruFocus considers Netel Holding AB to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:NETEL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.71
  • GF Value™: kr10.02 vs. price of kr3.29 (67.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Netel Holding AB Business Description

Other Exchanges 0AAB:UK2CR:Germany
Address Fagelviksvagen 9, 7th Floor, Stockholm, SWE, SE-145 84
Netel Holding AB is engaged in providing infrastructure projects and services. The company has three operating segments: Infraservices, Power, and Telecom. It delivers planning, construction, installation, and maintenance services for infrastructure networks, including electricity distribution, telecommunications, and related infrastructure. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Telecom segment.
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