Polygiene Group AB (OSTO:POLYG) Beneish M-Score: -2.35 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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OSTO:POLYG Polygiene Group AB OSTO:POLYG
55 GF Score
Price kr5.06
GF Value kr8.44
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Polygiene Group AB Beneish M-Score?

Polygiene Group AB OSTO:POLYG +1.20% 55 Beneish M-Score is -2.35 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:POLYG with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of kr8.44 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,525 Chemicals companies, Polygiene Group AB ranks worse than 62.43% 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 -2.35 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:POLYG' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.7   Med: -2.34   Max: -0.5
Current: -2.35

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Polygiene Group AB was -0.50. The lowest was -7.70. And the median was -2.34.


Polygiene Group AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Polygiene 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.

Polygiene Group AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Polygiene Group 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 -0.63 -2.26 -7.69 -2.49 -2.53

Polygiene Group 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 -2.77 -2.65 -2.46 -2.53 -2.35

OSTO:POLYG vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Polygiene 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.


Polygiene Group AB Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Polygiene Group AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Polygiene 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 Polygiene 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 * 1.4843+0.528 * 1.021+0.404 * 1.0468+0.892 * 0.8236+0.115 * 1.0054
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2047+4.679 * -0.031343-0.327 * 1.0357
=-2.35

* 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 kr39.5 Mil.
Revenue was 32.55 + 38.143 + 37.311 + 32.418 = kr140.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was 21.561 + 25.143 + 25.871 + 20.117 = kr92.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr104.7 Mil.
Total Assets was kr306.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr3.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr5.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr12.8 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr26.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr1.5 Mil.
Net Income was 3.056 + -13.143 + 1.817 + -3.125 = kr-11.4 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 4.577 + 0.19 + -0.052 + -6.494 = kr-1.8 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr32.3 Mil.
Revenue was 42.478 + 48.797 + 42.704 + 36.514 = kr170.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was 27.946 + 34.022 + 29.227 + 23.71 = kr114.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr122.8 Mil.
Total Assets was kr331.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr3.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr5.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr12.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr27.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr1.3 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)
=(39.454 / 140.422) / (32.274 / 170.493)
=0.280967 / 0.189298
=1.4843

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)
=(114.905 / 170.493) / (92.692 / 140.422)
=0.673957 / 0.660096
=1.021

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 - (104.67 + 3.066) / 306.795) / (1 - (122.837 + 3.24) / 331.616)
=0.648834 / 0.61981
=1.0468

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
=140.422 / 170.493
=0.8236

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))
=(5.872 / (5.872 + 3.24)) / (5.473 / (5.473 + 3.066))
=0.644425 / 0.640942
=1.0054

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)
=(12.8 / 140.422) / (12.9 / 170.493)
=0.091154 / 0.075663
=1.2047

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)
=((1.464 + 26.033) / 306.795) / ((1.277 + 27.421) / 331.616)
=0.089627 / 0.08654
=1.0357

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
=(-11.395 - 0 - -1.779) / 306.795
=-0.031343

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.

Polygiene Group AB has a M-score of -2.35 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.35 mean?
Polygiene Group AB (OSTO:POLYG) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.35 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Polygiene Group AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Polygiene Group AB ranks #952 out of 1525 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 62.4%.
Is Polygiene Group AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Polygiene Group AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.35. Based on the distribution chart, Polygiene Group AB ranks #952 out of 1525 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Polygiene Group AB has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polygiene Group AB's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Polygiene Group AB ranks #952 out of 1525 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Polygiene Group 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Polygiene Group AB and its competitors. Polygiene Group AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polygiene Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polygiene Group AB (OSTO:POLYG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr8.44, compared to a current price of kr5.06 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.35. Polygiene Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 Polygiene Group AB (OSTO:POLYG), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.35 as of Jul. 15, 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 Polygiene Group AB (OSTO:POLYG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polygiene Group AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr5.06 is trading 40% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr8.44. GuruFocus considers Polygiene Group AB to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:POLYG:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.35
  • GF Value™: kr8.44 vs. price of kr5.06 (40% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Polygiene Group AB Business Description

Other Exchanges 44P:Germany
Address Styrmansgatan 2, Malmo, SWE, 211 18
Polygiene Group AB is an ingredient technology company offering solutions to enhance freshness and performance across products and materials. With key technologies such as StayFresh, Stay Cool, OdorCrunch2.0, Biomaster, Polygiene StayCool, Verimaster, and Scentmaster, etc., it offers solutions for odor, bacteria, and virus control, and can also offer solutions for protection against counterfeiting. The Group serves businesses across various categories, including Sports and Outdoor, Fashion and Lifestyle, Workwear, Hospitality, Home and Pets, Healthcare, Water, Industrial, and Paper and Packaging. Its operating business segments are: Polygiene, which generates the maximum revenue, and Addmaster. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
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