Qlucore AB (OSTO:QCORE) Beneish M-Score: -8.02 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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OSTO:QCORE Qlucore AB OSTO:QCORE
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Price kr0.39
GF Value kr0.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Qlucore AB Beneish M-Score?

Qlucore AB OSTO:QCORE -0.76% 40 Beneish M-Score is -8.02 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:QCORE with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of kr0.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,630 Software companies, Qlucore AB ranks better than 97.87% 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 -8.02 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:QCORE' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.02   Med: -2.37   Max: 1.74
Current: -8.02

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Qlucore AB was 1.74. The lowest was -8.02. And the median was -2.37.


Qlucore AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Qlucore 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.

Qlucore AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Qlucore AB Annual Data
Trend Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.84 -2.37 -2.05 1.74 -8.02

Qlucore AB Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 1.74 0.00 0.00 0.00 -8.02

OSTO:QCORE vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Qlucore 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.


Qlucore AB Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

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

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


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Qlucore 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 Qlucore 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 * 0.9865+0.528 * -3.9152+0.404 * 0.9864+0.892 * 0.66+0.115 * 0.9826
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.572642-0.327 * 0.8275
=-8.02

* 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 (Apr26) TTM:Last Year (Apr25) TTM:
Total Receivables was kr1.99 Mil.
Revenue was kr6.74 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr-0.21 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr7.85 Mil.
Total Assets was kr42.01 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr0.12 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr7.58 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr4.91 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr0.80 Mil.
Net Income was kr-36.52 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr-12.46 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr3.06 Mil.
Revenue was kr10.21 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr1.23 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr12.34 Mil.
Total Assets was kr69.95 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr0.16 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr4.62 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr10.09 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr1.40 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)
=(1.989 / 6.737) / (3.055 / 10.208)
=0.295235 / 0.299275
=0.9865

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)
=(1.228 / 10.208) / (-0.207 / 6.737)
=0.120298 / -0.030726
=-3.9152

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 - (7.853 + 0.123) / 42.014) / (1 - (12.343 + 0.158) / 69.952)
=0.810159 / 0.821292
=0.9864

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
=6.737 / 10.208
=0.66

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))
=(4.62 / (4.62 + 0.158)) / (7.578 / (7.578 + 0.123))
=0.966932 / 0.984028
=0.9826

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 / 6.737) / (0 / 10.208)
=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)
=((0.8 + 4.909) / 42.014) / ((1.4 + 10.087) / 69.952)
=0.135883 / 0.164213
=0.8275

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
=(-36.523 - 0 - -12.464) / 42.014
=-0.572642

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.

Qlucore AB has a M-score of -8.02 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 -8.02 mean?
Qlucore AB (OSTO:QCORE) has a Beneish M-Score of -8.02 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Qlucore AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Qlucore AB ranks #56 out of 2630 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is Qlucore AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Qlucore AB's current Beneish M-Score is -8.02. Based on the distribution chart, Qlucore AB ranks #56 out of 2630 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Qlucore AB has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qlucore AB's Beneish M-Score compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Qlucore AB ranks #56 out of 2630 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Qlucore AB in the top 2% 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Qlucore AB and its competitors. Qlucore AB's current Beneish M-Score is -8.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qlucore AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qlucore AB (OSTO:QCORE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.26, compared to a current price of kr0.39 — trading 50.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -8.02. Qlucore AB's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Qlucore AB (OSTO:QCORE), the current Beneish M-Score is -8.02 as of Jul. 21, 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 Qlucore AB (OSTO:QCORE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qlucore AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr0.39 is trading 50.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.26. GuruFocus considers Qlucore AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:QCORE:

  • Beneish M-Score: -8.02
  • GF Value™: kr0.26 vs. price of kr0.39 (50.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Qlucore AB Business Description

Address Scheelevagen 17, Lund, SWE, 223 70
Qlucore AB provides software solutions.
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