Qliro AB (OSTO:QLIRO) Beneish M-Score: -2.50 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


OSTO:QLIRO Qliro AB OSTO:QLIRO
68 GF Score
Price kr18.75
GF Value kr17.65
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Qliro AB Beneish M-Score?

Qliro AB OSTO:QLIRO -0.79% 68 Beneish M-Score is -2.50 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:QLIRO with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of kr17.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 483 Credit Services companies, Qliro AB ranks better than 67.91% 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 -2.5 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:QLIRO' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.41   Med: -2.57   Max: -2.08
Current: -2.5

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Qliro AB was -2.08. The lowest was -3.41. And the median was -2.57.


Qliro AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Qliro 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.

Qliro AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Qliro AB Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.57 -2.77 -2.22 -2.87 -2.11

Qliro 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 -2.70 -2.73 -2.08 -2.11 -2.50

OSTO:QLIRO vs V, MA, AXP: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Qliro 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.


Qliro AB Beneish M-Score vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Qliro AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Qliro 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 Qliro 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 * 0.9871+0.528 * 0.9827+0.404 * 1.0391+0.892 * 1.0662+0.115 * 0.949
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1238+4.679 * -0.010054-0.327 * 0.9864
=-2.50

* 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 kr2,073.8 Mil.
Revenue was 142.3 + 138.5 + 120.1 + 119.2 = kr520.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was 117.1 + 112.1 + 96.4 + 93.3 = kr418.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr2,726.9 Mil.
Total Assets was kr3,173.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr10.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr85.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr285.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr61.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr2,341.3 Mil.
Net Income was -1.9 + -15.7 + -36.6 + -26.1 = kr-80.3 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 37.7 + -90.2 + 67.7 + -63.6 = kr-48.4 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr1,970.5 Mil.
Revenue was 121.8 + 126.4 + 116.9 + 122.7 = kr487.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was 97.7 + 97.7 + 93.3 + 97.4 = kr386.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr2,700.6 Mil.
Total Assets was kr3,127.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr12.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr73.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr238.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr56.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr2,343.8 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)
=(2073.8 / 520.1) / (1970.5 / 487.8)
=3.98731 / 4.039565
=0.9871

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)
=(386.1 / 487.8) / (418.9 / 520.1)
=0.791513 / 0.805422
=0.9827

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 - (2726.9 + 10) / 3173) / (1 - (2700.6 + 12.9) / 3127.1)
=0.137441 / 0.132263
=1.0391

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
=520.1 / 487.8
=1.0662

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))
=(73 / (73 + 12.9)) / (85.7 / (85.7 + 10))
=0.849825 / 0.895507
=0.949

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)
=(285.9 / 520.1) / (238.6 / 487.8)
=0.549702 / 0.489135
=1.1238

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)
=((2341.3 + 61.4) / 3173) / ((2343.8 + 56.8) / 3127.1)
=0.757233 / 0.767676
=0.9864

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
=(-80.3 - 0 - -48.4) / 3173
=-0.010054

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.

Qliro AB has a M-score of -2.50 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 -2.50 mean?
Qliro AB (OSTO:QLIRO) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.50 as of Jun. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Qliro AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Qliro AB ranks #155 out of 483 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 32.1%.
Is Qliro AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Qliro AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. Based on the distribution chart, Qliro AB ranks #155 out of 483 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Qliro AB has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qliro AB's Beneish M-Score compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Qliro AB ranks #155 out of 483 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Qliro 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 Credit Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Credit Services 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 Qliro AB and its competitors. Qliro AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qliro AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qliro AB (OSTO:QLIRO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr17.65, compared to a current price of kr18.75 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. Qliro AB's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Qliro AB (OSTO:QLIRO), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.50 as of Jun. 30, 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 Qliro AB (OSTO:QLIRO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qliro AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr18.75 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr17.65. GuruFocus considers Qliro AB to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:QLIRO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.50
  • GF Value™: kr17.65 vs. price of kr18.75 (6.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Qliro AB Business Description

Other Exchanges 2AI:Germany
Address Sveavagen 151, Stockholm, SWE, 113 46
Qliro AB is a fintech company that provides digital payment solutions to both Enterprise and SME merchants, with a primary focus on e-commerce. Its offering to merchants includes a checkout solution designed to maximise both conversion and upselling. The Unified Payments system integrates all relevant payment methods in one offering, allowing flexible implementation. For consumers, Qliro offers its proprietary invoice and part-payment services (Pay Later) available through connected merchants throughout the Nordics, as well as personal savings accounts in Sweden and Germany. The Group identifies only one operating segment: Payment Solutions. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Sweden, and the rest from Finland, Denmark, and Norway.
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