Paradox Interactive AB (OSTO:PDX) Beneish M-Score: -3.76 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is Paradox Interactive AB Beneish M-Score?

Paradox Interactive AB OSTO:PDX +0.40% 80 Beneish M-Score is -3.76 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:PDX with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of kr176.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 532 Interactive Media companies, Paradox Interactive AB ranks better than 85.15% 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 -3.76 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:PDX' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.88   Med: -3.26   Max: -2.01
Current: -3.76

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Paradox Interactive AB was -2.01. The lowest was -3.88. And the median was -3.26.


Paradox Interactive AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Paradox Interactive 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.

Paradox Interactive AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Paradox Interactive 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 -3.24 -2.55 -3.27 -3.39 -3.79

Paradox Interactive 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 -3.64 -3.35 -3.49 -3.79 -3.76

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

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Paradox Interactive 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.


Paradox Interactive AB Beneish M-Score vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


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Paradox Interactive 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 Paradox Interactive 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 * 1.0202+0.528 * 2.2119+0.404 * 0.7672+0.892 * 0.9895+0.115 * 1.0358
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1074+4.679 * -0.366748-0.327 * 1.3078
=-3.76

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was kr348 Mil.
Revenue was 431.125 + 874.756 + 394.962 + 458.601 = kr2,159 Mil.
Gross Profit was 166.69 + -125.828 + 191.665 + 226.44 = kr459 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr1,920 Mil.
Total Assets was kr3,248 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr172 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr1,219 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr340 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr373 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr131 Mil.
Net Income was 86.177 + -201.393 + 92.859 + 110.31 = kr88 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 308.721 + 513.15 + 195.206 + 261.963 = kr1,279 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr344 Mil.
Revenue was 463.599 + 709.095 + 433.994 + 575.755 = kr2,182 Mil.
Gross Profit was 242.728 + 446.413 + 216.902 + 119.95 = kr1,026 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr1,875 Mil.
Total Assets was kr3,623 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr67 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr664 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr310 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr406 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr24 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)
=(347.757 / 2159.444) / (344.494 / 2182.443)
=0.16104 / 0.157848
=1.0202

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)
=(1025.993 / 2182.443) / (458.967 / 2159.444)
=0.470112 / 0.212539
=2.2119

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 - (1920.19 + 171.605) / 3247.699) / (1 - (1875.045 + 67.198) / 3622.878)
=0.355915 / 0.463895
=0.7672

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
=2159.444 / 2182.443
=0.9895

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))
=(663.606 / (663.606 + 67.198)) / (1219.456 / (1219.456 + 171.605))
=0.908049 / 0.876637
=1.0358

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)
=(340.208 / 2159.444) / (310.484 / 2182.443)
=0.157544 / 0.142264
=1.1074

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)
=((130.512 + 372.941) / 3247.699) / ((23.774 + 405.664) / 3622.878)
=0.155018 / 0.118535
=1.3078

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
=(87.953 - 0 - 1279.04) / 3247.699
=-0.366748

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.

Paradox Interactive AB has a M-score of -3.76 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 -3.76 mean?
Paradox Interactive AB (OSTO:PDX) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.76 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Paradox Interactive AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Paradox Interactive AB ranks #79 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is Paradox Interactive AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Paradox Interactive AB's current Beneish M-Score is -3.76. Based on the distribution chart, Paradox Interactive AB ranks #79 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Paradox Interactive AB has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paradox Interactive AB's Beneish M-Score compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Paradox Interactive AB ranks #79 out of 532 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Paradox Interactive AB in the top 15% 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 Paradox Interactive AB and its competitors. Paradox Interactive AB's current Beneish M-Score is -3.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paradox Interactive AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paradox Interactive AB (OSTO:PDX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr176.23, compared to a current price of kr124.40 — trading 29.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.76. Paradox Interactive AB's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Paradox Interactive AB (OSTO:PDX), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.76 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 Paradox Interactive AB (OSTO:PDX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paradox Interactive AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr124.40 is trading 29.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr176.23. GuruFocus considers Paradox Interactive AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:PDX:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.76
  • GF Value™: kr176.23 vs. price of kr124.40 (29.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Paradox Interactive AB Business Description

Other Exchanges PRXXF:USA0GDU:UKETA:Germany
Address Magnus Ladulasgatan 4, Stockholm, SWE, 118 66
Paradox Interactive AB is a Swedish company. It is engaged in the development and publishing of PC-based games. The company's product portfolio includes franchise brands such as Stellaris, Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings, Cities, Skylines, Tyranny and Magicka. Paradox is also involved in the publishing and internal development of games and licensing of White Wolf's brands. The company distributes its games through the digital platform Steam as well as on Apple, Google Play, and Sony stores. It operates its business across the world. The majority of the company's revenue comes from the United States, while it also has its presence in Sweden, Rest of Europe and Rest of the World.
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