Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO) Beneish M-Score: -7.52 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Next Biometrics Group ASA Beneish M-Score?

Next Biometrics Group ASA OSTO:NEXTO 33 Beneish M-Score is -7.52 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:NEXTO with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of kr37.70. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,404 Hardware companies, Next Biometrics Group ASA ranks better than 99.04% 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 -7.52 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:NEXTo' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.25   Med: -2.87   Max: 36.58
Current: -7.52

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Next Biometrics Group ASA was 36.58. The lowest was -12.25. And the median was -2.87.


Next Biometrics Group ASA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Next Biometrics Group ASA'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.

Next Biometrics Group ASA Beneish M-Score Chart

Next Biometrics Group ASA 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 -2.70 -3.58 -2.49 -3.68 -2.10

Next Biometrics Group ASA 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 -0.47 0.40 -6.65 -2.10 -7.52

OSTO:NEXTO vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Next Biometrics Group ASA'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.


Next Biometrics Group ASA Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Next Biometrics Group ASA's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Next Biometrics Group ASA 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 Next Biometrics Group ASA 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 * 0.013+0.528 * -0.1003+0.404 * 10.0991+0.892 * 0.182+0.115 * 0.7523
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 6.8118+4.679 * -0.889392-0.327 * 4.9879
=-7.52

* 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 kr0.13 Mil.
Revenue was 1.802 + 2.456 + 2.997 + -2.173 = kr5.08 Mil.
Gross Profit was -9.128 + -5.488 + 1.517 + -4.751 = kr-17.85 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr28.78 Mil.
Total Assets was kr34.20 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr2.62 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr4.35 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr16.31 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr39.84 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr0.60 Mil.
Net Income was -31.005 + -28.621 + -18.922 + -19.73 = kr-98.28 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -20.606 + -17.347 + -13.54 + -16.366 = kr-67.86 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr55.29 Mil.
Revenue was 3.036 + 2.885 + 3.68 + 18.319 = kr27.92 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1.672 + 0.814 + -3.013 + 10.362 = kr9.84 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr120.56 Mil.
Total Assets was kr127.29 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr5.70 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr5.05 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr13.16 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr28.50 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr1.67 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)
=(0.131 / 5.082) / (55.29 / 27.92)
=0.025777 / 1.980301
=0.013

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)
=(9.835 / 27.92) / (-17.85 / 5.082)
=0.352256 / -3.512397
=-0.1003

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 - (28.783 + 2.616) / 34.202) / (1 - (120.563 + 5.695) / 127.291)
=0.081954 / 0.008115
=10.0991

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
=5.082 / 27.92
=0.182

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))
=(5.047 / (5.047 + 5.695)) / (4.351 / (4.351 + 2.616))
=0.469838 / 0.624516
=0.7523

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)
=(16.312 / 5.082) / (13.156 / 27.92)
=3.20976 / 0.471203
=6.8118

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)
=((0.598 + 39.84) / 34.202) / ((1.67 + 28.503) / 127.291)
=1.182329 / 0.23704
=4.9879

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
=(-98.278 - 0 - -67.859) / 34.202
=-0.889392

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.

Next Biometrics Group ASA has a M-score of -7.52 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -7.52 mean?
Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO) has a Beneish M-Score of -7.52 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Next Biometrics Group ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Next Biometrics Group ASA ranks #23 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Next Biometrics Group ASA's Beneish M-Score too high?
Next Biometrics Group ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -7.52. Based on the distribution chart, Next Biometrics Group ASA ranks #23 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Next Biometrics Group ASA has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Next Biometrics Group ASA's Beneish M-Score compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Next Biometrics Group ASA ranks #23 out of 2404 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Next Biometrics Group ASA 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 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 Next Biometrics Group ASA and its competitors. Next Biometrics Group ASA's current Beneish M-Score is -7.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Next Biometrics Group ASA stock overvalued right now?
Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO) has a current Beneish M-Score of -7.52. The stock's GF Value™ is kr37.70, compared to a current price of kr9.64 — trading 74.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -7.52. Next Biometrics Group ASA's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 5 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 Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO), the current Beneish M-Score is -7.52 as of Jun. 26, 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 Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Next Biometrics Group ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr9.64 is trading 74.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr37.70.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:NEXTO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -7.52
  • GF Value™: kr37.70 vs. price of kr9.64 (74.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Next Biometrics Group ASA Business Description

Other Exchanges NEXT:Norway0QWK:UK
Address Stortorvet 7, Oslo, NOR, 0155
Next Biometrics Group ASA provides fingerprint sensor technology and products. The company's products are utilized for Smart Card, Government ID, Access control, Notebook, and others. The company's products include smart card solutions, fingerprint sensor modules, fingerprint readers, Aadhar products, Software DevKits, and Hardware DevKits. The company has one operating segment namely; Fingerprint sensor Technology. The company's Geographic customer base consists of Asia (Japan and India), Europe (France and Germany) and North America.
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