Nordnet AB (publ) (OSTO:SAVE) Beneish M-Score: 0.00 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


OSTO:SAVE Nordnet AB (publ) OSTO:SAVE
81 GF Score
Price kr356.20
GF Value kr270.65
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Nordnet AB (publ) Beneish M-Score?

Nordnet AB (publ) OSTO:SAVE +0.96% 81 Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:SAVE with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of kr270.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 702 Capital Markets companies, Nordnet AB (publ) ranks worse than 142450% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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.

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

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Nordnet AB (publ) was -1.97. The lowest was -3.22. And the median was -2.38.

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Nordnet AB (publ) 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 Nordnet AB (publ) 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 * +0.528 * +0.404 * +0.892 * +0.115 *
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * +4.679 * -0.327 *
=

* 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 Mil.
Revenue was 1499 + 1418 + 1290 + 1305 = kr5,512 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1499 + 1418 + 1290 + 1305 = kr5,512 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr0 Mil.
Total Assets was kr324,074 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr267 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr234 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr1,349 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr0 Mil.
Net Income was 839 + 774 + 717 + 725 = kr3,055 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 9081 + 2847 + -1756 + 4124 = kr14,296 Mil.
 Total Receivables was kr0 Mil.
Revenue was 1408 + 1367 + 1222 + 1304 = kr5,301 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1408 + 1367 + 1222 + 1304 = kr5,301 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr0 Mil.
Total Assets was kr268,306 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr304 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr289 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr1,292 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr0 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 / 5512) / (0 / 5301)
=0 / 0
=

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)
=(5301 / 5301) / (5512 / 5512)
=1 / 1
=

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 - (0 + 267) / 324074) / (1 - (0 + 304) / 268306)
=0.999176 / 0.998867
=

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
=5512 / 5301
=

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))
=(289 / (289 + 304)) / (234 / (234 + 267))
=0.487352 / 0.467066
=

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)
=(1349 / 5512) / (1292 / 5301)
=0.244739 / 0.243728
=

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 + 0) / 324074) / ((0 + 0) / 268306)
=0 / 0
=

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
=(3055 - 0 - 14296) / 324074
=-0.034687

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 mean?
Nordnet AB (publ) (OSTO:SAVE) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Nordnet AB (publ) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nordnet AB (publ) ranks #999999 out of 702 companies in the Capital Markets industry.
Is Nordnet AB (publ)'s Beneish M-Score too high?
Nordnet AB (publ)'s current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Nordnet AB (publ) ranks #999999 out of 702 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nordnet AB (publ) has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nordnet AB (publ)'s Beneish M-Score compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Nordnet AB (publ) ranks #999999 out of 702 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Nordnet AB (publ) 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Capital Markets 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 Nordnet AB (publ) and its competitors. Nordnet AB (publ)'s current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nordnet AB (publ) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordnet AB (publ) (OSTO:SAVE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr270.65, compared to a current price of kr356.20 — trading 31.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Nordnet AB (publ)'s overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Nordnet AB (publ) (OSTO:SAVE), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.00 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 Nordnet AB (publ) (OSTO:SAVE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordnet AB (publ) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr356.20 is trading 31.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr270.65. GuruFocus considers Nordnet AB (publ) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:SAVE:

  • Beneish M-Score: 0.00
  • GF Value™: kr270.65 vs. price of kr356.20 (31.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Nordnet AB (publ) Business Description

Address Alstromergatan 39, Box 30099, Stockholm, SWE, SE-104 25
Nordnet AB (publ) offers financial services and products, in savings and investments in its home markets of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. Its products include savings and investments, pension, and loans. Its operating segments are Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland of which Sweden derives the majority of the revenue.
81GF Score

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