Scandi Standard AB (OSTO:SCST) Beneish M-Score: -2.80 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


OSTO:SCST Scandi Standard AB OSTO:SCST
84 GF Score
Price kr144.40
GF Value kr94.25
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Scandi Standard AB Beneish M-Score?

Scandi Standard AB OSTO:SCST +0.42% 84 Beneish M-Score is -2.80 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:SCST with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of kr94.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Scandi Standard AB ranks better than 73.17% 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 -2.8 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

OSTO:SCST' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.06   Med: -2.81   Max: -1.7
Current: -2.8

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Scandi Standard AB was -1.70. The lowest was -3.06. And the median was -2.81.


Scandi Standard AB Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Scandi Standard 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.

Scandi Standard AB Beneish M-Score Chart

Scandi Standard 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 -2.81 -2.35 -2.96 -2.75 -2.80

Scandi Standard AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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OSTO:SCST vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Scandi Standard 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.


Scandi Standard AB Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Scandi Standard AB's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Scandi Standard 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 Scandi Standard 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 * 0.9532+0.528 * 0.9986+0.404 * 0.9225+0.892 * 1.0813+0.115 * 1.0148
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.065917-0.327 * 1.02
=-2.80

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was kr1,207 Mil.
Revenue was kr14,083 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr5,579 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr2,553 Mil.
Total Assets was kr7,646 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr2,999 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr452 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr2,471 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr2,238 Mil.
Net Income was kr367 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was kr871 Mil.
Total Receivables was kr1,171 Mil.
Revenue was kr13,024 Mil.
Gross Profit was kr5,152 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr2,352 Mil.
Total Assets was kr7,279 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was kr2,766 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was kr424 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was kr0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr2,413 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr1,982 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)
=(1207 / 14083) / (1171 / 13024)
=0.085706 / 0.089911
=0.9532

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)
=(5152 / 13024) / (5579 / 14083)
=0.395577 / 0.396151
=0.9986

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 - (2553 + 2999) / 7646) / (1 - (2352 + 2766) / 7279)
=0.273869 / 0.296881
=0.9225

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
=14083 / 13024
=1.0813

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))
=(424 / (424 + 2766)) / (452 / (452 + 2999))
=0.132915 / 0.130977
=1.0148

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 / 14083) / (0 / 13024)
=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)
=((2238 + 2471) / 7646) / ((1982 + 2413) / 7279)
=0.615878 / 0.603792
=1.02

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
=(367 - 0 - 871) / 7646
=-0.065917

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.

Scandi Standard AB has a M-score of -2.80 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 -2.80 mean?
Scandi Standard AB (OSTO:SCST) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.80 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Scandi Standard AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Scandi Standard AB ranks #496 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is Scandi Standard AB's Beneish M-Score too high?
Scandi Standard AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.80. Based on the distribution chart, Scandi Standard AB ranks #496 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Scandi Standard AB has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scandi Standard AB's Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Scandi Standard AB ranks #496 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Scandi Standard 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Scandi Standard AB and its competitors. Scandi Standard AB's current Beneish M-Score is -2.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scandi Standard AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scandi Standard AB (OSTO:SCST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr94.25, compared to a current price of kr144.40 — trading 53.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.80. Scandi Standard AB's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Scandi Standard AB (OSTO:SCST), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.80 as of Jun. 25, 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 Scandi Standard AB (OSTO:SCST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scandi Standard AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr144.40 is trading 53.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr94.25. GuruFocus considers Scandi Standard AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:SCST:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.80
  • GF Value™: kr94.25 vs. price of kr144.40 (53.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Scandi Standard AB Business Description

Other Exchanges SCSTs:UK0QVR:UK0SL:Germany
Address Strandbergsgatan 55, P.O.Box 30174, Stockholm, SWE, SE-112 51
Scandi Standard AB is a food company. It supplies chicken and chicken-based products in the Nordic region and Ireland. It markets and sells its products under the Kronfagel, Danpo, Den Stolte Hane, Naapurin Maalaiskana, and Manor Farm brand names. The company has operations in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Ireland, Lithuania, Netherlands, and Finland. It generates the majority of its revenue from Sweden. The company's segment includes ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the ready-to-cook segment.
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